Volume 16, Issue 2

Research Article

1. Article

   A Comprehensive Review of Therapeutical and Ethnobotanical Aspects, Phytoconstituent and Pharmacological Activity of Aesculus indica

   Shubham Anand, Arijit Chaudhuri, Neha Chopra, Devendra Dhanorya, Manoj Kumar Bajhaiya, Gujjala Sai Sri Harsha, Vijeta Bhattacharya, Udichi Kataria, Gaurav Kumar

   pp. 203–210 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.26 · Published

   Aesculus indicaWall. Ex Camb. Hook, a member of the Hippocastanaceae family, exhibits robust growth in colder climates worldwide, showcasing its remarkable adaptability. Within its various components lie a diverse array …

2. Article

   An Eye-Catching and Comprehensive Review of Melia azedarach Linn's (Paradise Tree)

   N.S. Disha, E. Karthikeyan

   pp. 211–218 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.27 · Published

   Numerous plants have therapeutic and pharmacological significance in the traditional system of medicine. Plants and their products, which are extremely helpful for a variety of animals and humans, are the primary source …

3. Article

   Tinospora cordifolia: An Optimistic Herb for Comprehensive Gesundheit

   Snehangshu Gupta, Annammadevi G.S, Sourav Nag, Reshmi Paul, Sumanta Mondal

   pp. 219–229 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.28 · Published

   The necessity for wellness and good habits that boost resistance to illness has come to light due to worries about possible health concerns. Because they are harmless, biologically active polysaccharides derived from pla…

4. Article

   Preparation and Characterization of Bio-nanocomposite Films, Incorporated with Silver Nanoparticles

   Sougandhi PR, Gangadhara R, Shobha Rani T, Venkata Reddy G, Rajeswara Reddy S

   pp. 230–235 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.29 · Published

   Background:The present work was conceded to know the improved and comparable properties with bio-nanocomposite films. The films were prepared by using blends of Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC), a cellulose derivative; pec…

5. Article

   Detection of HPTLC Fingerprint in Aerial Parts of Aerva lanata Linn. HPTLC Finger Print Profile and Evaluation of in vitro Antioxidant Activity of Aerva lanata Linn. Juss

   Rajesh. R

   pp. 236–243 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.30 · Published

   Background:Natural products enhance the standard of living, which greatly contributes to maintaining human health. Associated oxidative stress-mediated problems have been treated using Aerva lanata Linn. Juss in traditio…

6. Article

   In silico and Biological Screening of Phytochemicals against NMDA Receptor for Alzheimer’s Disease Therapeutics

   Bhushan Arun Baviskar, Sharada Laxman Deore, Bhavana Ashok Shende, Somshekhar Khadabadi, Anjali Ashokrao Kide

   pp. 244–253 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.31 · Published

   Background:Alzheimer's Disease (AD), characterized by irreversible neurodegeneration and cognitive decline, lacks a definitive cure, and current medications merely alleviate symptoms. Cognitive manifestations in AD are l…

7. Article

   Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profiling of Morinda pubescence Extract as Potential Agent for Alzheimer’s and Diabetes Mellitus Dual Therapy

   Raveendra Babu Zinka, Mohan Penumala, Jeelan Basha Shaik, Yelamanda Rao Kandrakonda, Sree Lakshmi Mothukuru, Verri Krishna Priya, Siddhartha Eadlapalli, Ramakrishna Vadde, Gangaiah Damu Amooru

   pp. 254–263 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.32 · Published

   Background:Numerous epidemiological studies have shown that metabolic disturbances associated with the Diabetes Mellitus (DM) are recognized to be linked with brain atrophy as well as the pathological hallmarks of Alzhei…

8. Article

   Phytochemical Identification of Active Components of Some Medicinal Herbs and Oils Relative to its Biological Activities in Saudi Arabia

   Turkyah J. Al-Bogami, Elie K. Barbour, Abdulrahman L. Al-Malki, Taha A. Kumosani, Said S. Moselhy

   pp. 264–269 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.33 · Published

   Background: Herbal medicine and its bioproducts are rich in bioactive compounds that promising in drug development. These phytochemical constituents may be secondary metabolites that exert high potency. Materials and Met…

9. Article

   Black Seed (Nigella sativa) Reduced Release of Phthalates Esters from Packing Material to Prepared Cheese

   Haneen H. Mouminah

   pp. 270–274 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.34 · Published

   Background:Phthalate esters are chemicals that are widely used as additives to plastic products that are used in wrapped foods. It exerts a negative impact on health, especially the risk of hypertension, diabetes, CVD, e…

10. Article

    Morpho-Anatomical Studies on Secamone emetica (Retz.) R. Br. ex Sm.-An Endemic Medicinal Plant

    Shalini. S, Sudeepthi N, Jayashre R, Geetha DH

    pp. 275–281 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.35 · Published

    Background: Secamone emeticabelongs to the family Apocynaceae (globally known to possess a broad spectrum of therapeutic properties). In folkloric medicine this plant is used to treat headache, leucorrhoea, fever, dysent…

11. Article

    GC-MS Profiling, Standardization and in vitro Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity in Hemidesmus indicus L. (R.Br.) Roots Extracts

    Gayyur Fatima, Mohammad Irfan Khan, Mohammad Ahmad, Badruddeen B, Juber Akhtar

    pp. 282–293 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.36 · Published

    Aim:The study was aimed to evaluate the pharmacognostic features of Hemidesmus indicus, analyze the antibacterial properties of ethanolic and aqueous root extracts, and identify bioactive compounds using GC-MS analysis. …

12. Article

    The Herbal Hue: Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Hair Dye

    Pawnesh Patni, Archana Gahtori, Pankaj Bhandari, Taniya Dimri, Mobeen Ahmad

    pp. 294–299 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.37 · Published

    Background: The plant henna has a natural coloring pigment that is used to dye skin, fingernails, hair, and textiles like leather, silk, and wool. It may also be utilized for impermanent body art. An active ingredient in…

13. Article

    Solvent Polarity from Different Plant Extracts Deticate the Potential Activity against Infection by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Saudi Arabia

    Taha A. Kumosani, Sharifah H. Alshehri, Fatma A. Eissa, Elie K. Barbour, Soonham S. Yaghmoor, Turkyah J. Albogami, Sultan N. Sunble, Tarek A. Abdelnapy, Said S. Moselhy

    pp. 300–304 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.38 · Published

    Background:Skin infection by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) is a common disease in Saudi Arabia. This bacterium is resistance to Methicillin and other antibiotics. Skin and soft tissue are the greatest…

14. Article

    Facile Synthesis Photochemical, Dye Degradation and Ecotoxicological Properties of Silver Nanoparticles Using Sansevieria angolensis Bojer Ex. Hook Plant Extract

    Manoharan Laxmi Kiruthika, Ammasaikutty Vanitha, Kandasamy Kalimuthu

    pp. 305–314 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.39 · Published

    Background:It has been found in recent years that metallic nanoparticles can have significant impacts in various fields because of their low cost, ease of synthesis, and environmental friendliness. Objectives:This study …

15. Article

    A Comprehensive Study on Achyranthes aspera and Aesculus indica Hepatoprotective and Nephroprotective Activities of against Cisplatin Induced Rodent Model

    Arijit Chaudhuri, Udichi Kataria, Shubham Anand

    pp. 315–323 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.40 · Published

    Aim: In our present research, we aimed to evaluate the protective effects of HF1, HF2, and HF3 against liver and kidney damage induced by Cisplatin in Sprague Dawley rats. The ethanol fraction of the plant underwent init…

16. Article

    Pharmacognostic, Physicochemical, and Phytochemical Evaluation of Ipomoea reniformis Choisy: An Ethnomedicinal Plant Native from Maharashtra, India

    Pathan Hujeb Afsar Khan, Aquil Ur Rahim Siddiqui

    pp. 324–330 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.41 · Published

    Background:The genus Ipomoea consists of many climbing herbs and weeds belonging to the family Convolvulceae which are distributed all over India and are extensively important in Ayurvedic, Unani, and Siddha medicine. Ob…

17. Article

    Inhibitory Effect of Newbouldia laevis and Stereospermum acuminatissimum on Multi-Resistant Bacteria Isolates

    Jean Baptiste Hzounda Fokou, Nembu Collins Che Momfor, Francine Kouemo, Fru-Awah Akumawah, Philippe Belle Ebanda Kedi, Ruth Batindi, Ornella Mpot, David Tombe, Lamana Dikehed, Arnold Fomesseng Negoue, Gisele Etame Loe, Jules Clement Assob

    pp. 331`–338 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.42 · Published

    Aim: Multi-drug-resistant bacteria is a growing concern worldwide. Plants have emerged as a promising avenue due to their bioactive compounds. Newbouldia laevis and Stereospermum acuminatissimumare two plants with a long…

18. Article

    Evaluation of Mixer of Essential Oils and their Standard Components against Fungi Causing Superficial Mycosis in Human

    Neetu Jain

    pp. 339–346 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.43 · Published

    Background: Dermatophytoses are responsible for almost one-quarter of all fungal infections globally. When treatable, these challenging fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails are becoming more resistant to standa…

19. Article

    Status of Tree Diversity in Digha, West Bengal, India with Special Reference to their Phytochemical Constituents

    Arnab Bera, Achintya Kumar Samanta, Sauris Panda

    pp. 347–356 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.44 · Published

    Background:Digha is a coastal area in the district of Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India. The vegetation in this area is unstable, like many other coastal zones. Trees play an important role in this region to prevent so…

20. Article

    Macro-Microscopic and HPTLC Atlas of Argyreia sericea Dalzell

    Susikumar Sundharamoorthy, Sunil Kumar Koppala Narayana, Murugammal Shanmugam, Shakila Ramachandran, Elankani Poovan, Dayanand Reddy Gaddam, Ganesan Rethinam

    pp. 357–366 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.45 · Published

    Background:Argyreia sericeaDalzell (Convolvulaceae) is a densely hirsute stout climbing shrub found throughout the dry deciduous forests of India. A. sericea is morphologically related to Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer…

21. Article

    Formulation and Evaluation of Lip Balm Using Different Herbal Pigments

    Sharad Visht, Sana Sirwan Salih, Darya Aziz Mohammed, Areej Ammar Abduljabbar, Sarmad Jabbar Hama, Ibrahim Ahmed Khudhair

    pp. 367–375 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.46 · Published

    Background: Lip balm is one popular formulation in cosmetic field. The primary role of lip balm is to treat dry lips and prevent their dehydration. Some lip balm utilized chemical-based synthetic dyes causes side effects…

22. Article

    Hyperlipidemic Potential of Polyherbal Siddha Formulation D5 Chooranam

    Gaddam Dayanand Reddy, Rethinam Ganesan, Manikantavinay Jayavaram, Venkata Narasimhakumar G, Bhavani Krishnamoorthy, Shahana Ahamed

    pp. 376–383 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.47 · Published

    Background:Hyperlipidemia is an important public health problem with increasing incidence and prevalence worldwide. D5 Chooranamis a synergetic Siddha polyherbal formulation designed by Central Council for Research in Si…

23. Article

    Anti-Bacterial Attributes of Phytochemicals from Bougainvillaea spectabilis: Computational Approach

    Ravikumar P.M, Pratheep Thangaraj

    pp. 384–390 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.48 · Published

    Background:The escalating issue of antibiotic resistance has spurred research into alternative antimicrobial agents, including phytochemicals from various plant sources. Bougainvillaea spectabilis, a plant renowned for i…

24. Article

    Investigation of Lupinus angustifolius Extracts against High-Fructose Diet-Induced Metabolic Syndrome in Male Wistar Rats

    Ch. Malathi Suvarna, Subhakar Raju R, Narender Malothu, Chakravarthi Guntupalli

    pp. 391–400 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.49 · Published

    Background:Metabolic syndrome is a global health concern, affecting a significant portion of the population worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the prevalence of metabolic syndrome is increasing …

25. Article

    Protective Effects of Vaccinium arctostaphylos L. against Oxymetholone-Injured Liver and Kidney Injury in BALB/c Mice: An Integrated Biochemical, Stereological, Histopathological, and Immunohistochemical Study

    Elnaz Khordad, Mohsen Akbaribazm, Seyed Moein Hosseini, Yasaman Rahmani

    pp. 401–413 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.50 · Published

    Background:Anabolic steroids, like Oxymetholone (OM), can imitate testosterone and cause harm to the liver and kidneys. Objectives:In this study, the ameliorative effects of Vaccinium arctostaphylosL. (V. arctostaphylos)…

26. Article

    Micromorphology, Physiognomies and Bio-element Analysis of Launaea nudicaulis (L.) Hook. f.

    Shivani Ghildiyal, Vishal Kumar, Yashika Bidhuri, Tanuja Manoj Nesari, Debabrata Sircar

    pp. 414–422 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.51 · Published

    Background: Launaea nudicaulis(L.) Hook. f. is a glabrous perennial herb having simple, sessile leaf and yellow flower. In Ayurveda it is used as a botanical source of Gojihva. The herb is said to be useful as a Shaka(ve…

27. Article

    Phytochemical Insights into Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Potentials Across Five Indian Medicinal Plants

    Tripathy Amrutanand S, Manoj Madanahalli Ramesh, Annegowda Hardur Venkatappa

    pp. 423–434 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.16.2.52 · Published

    Background:Traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda use plant extracts; Indian medicinal plants like Alternanthera sessilis, Cassia auriculata, Murraya koenigii, Celastrus paniculatus, and Moringa concanensisare rich i…