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    Pharmacognosy Research

    Volume 18, Issue 1

    Jan-Mar 2026 · pp. 1–223 · 25 articles

    Volume
    18
    Issue
    1
    Published
    Jan-Mar 2026
    Pages
    1–223
    Articles
    25
    Sections
    5
    ISSN
    ISSN: Print - 0976-4836, Online - 0974-8490
    Journal
    Pharmacogn. Res.
    Review ArticleOriginal ArticleOriginal ArrticleCase StudyCase Series

    In this issue

    Review Article

    1. Review

      Natural Compounds in Hepatic Protection and Injury: A Dual-Spectrum Review of Medicinal Plants

      Dilsar Gohil, Thakare Dimple

      pp. 1–6 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260034 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Hepatotoxicity remains a persistent global clinical challenge, driven by exposure to a broad spectrum of xenobiotics prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, industrial chemicals, and increasingly, herbal supple…

    2. Review

      Chitosan in Drug Delivery Systems and Tissue Engineering: Versatile Prospects

      Gaurav Tiwari, Vaishali Shirsat, Monisha Gupta, Ruchi Tiwari, Vivek Tewari, Vadivelan Ramachandran

      pp. 17–35 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260044 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Chitosan (CS), derived from the deacetylation of chitin-the second-most abundant natural polymer after cellulose-is a versatile biopolymer known for its remarkable properties. It is biocompatible, biodegradable, non-toxi…

    3. Review

      Healing with Herbs: Clinical Implications of Botanicals in Oral Cancer: A Comprehensive Systematic Review

      Saranya Ramsridhar, Chandini Rajkumar, Vishnu Priya Veeraraghavan, Arul Prakash Francis, Khadijah Mohideen, Murali Balasubramaniam, Ilanchezhian Jothi Prakaash

      pp. 36–48 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260047 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Background Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) poses a significant global health burden, with conventional treatments often limited by severe side effects and suboptimal efficacy. Botanical drugs have emerged as promisin…

    4. Review

      Critical Review on Phytoconstituents and Pharmacological Activity of Glycyrrhiza Glabra

      Aastha Shakya, Kaushal Kumar

      pp. 49–58 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20262181 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      For a very long time, plants have been used extensively to treat both humans and animals. Herbal medications, health products, and pharmaceuticals are in greater demand. A small perennial herb in the Fabaceae/Leguminosae…

    5. Review

      Herbal Formulations in the Management of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: A Comprehensive Review

      Anoop Kumar, Abilasha Ramasubramanian, Kavya Dharmaraj

      pp. 7–16 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260033 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS) is a frequent oral health issue marked by frequent ulcers. Traditional treatments such as corticosteroids and antimicrobial mouthwashes commonly offered short-term benefits but carried…

    Original Article

    1. Article

      Stability Profiling of Gokshuradi Kashaya under Accelerated Conditions: An Analytical Study

      V Rajashekhar Sanapeti, Pradeep L Grampurohit, D Dalal Dimple

      pp. 105–109 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260045 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Background Gokshuradi Kashaya is a classical formulation mentioned in Sahasrayoga, which is widely used for its therapeutic benefits. Traditionally, the saviryata avadhi of Kashaya is considered to be less i.e. 24 hr, bu…

    2. Article

      Phytochemical Profiling and Standardization of Punarnavastak Kwath Ghanvati Using Physicochemical Parameters and HPTLC

      Dixit Donga, Hemant Toshikhane, Harish Daga, Dhairyjeetsinh Gohil

      pp. 110–116 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260057 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Background Punarnavastak Kwath, a classical Ayurvedic decoction described in the Bhaishajya Ratnavali, is renowned for its efficacy in managing Udara Roga (abdominal disorders) and Shotha Roga (oedema). To enhance patien…

    3. Article

      Pharmcognostical Standardization of Oldenlandia umbellata L.-An Important Medicinal Plant

      Goli Penchala Pratap, Mohd Kashif Husain, Brahmanapalle Jyothi

      pp. 117–132 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260060 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Background Oldenlandia umbellata is a notable medicinal plant traditionally used to treat respiratory diseases, with its roots producing a red-coloured anthraquinone-based dye. Ensuring clinical efficacy with Oldenlandia…

    4. Article

      Study of Antibacterial Activity and Phytochemical Screening of Two Selected Ethnobotanical Plants of Asteraceae from West Bengal, India

      Tulika Bhattacharjee, Ghanashyam Mahato, Nilanjana Banerjee

      pp. 133–141 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20262204 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      The objectives of the present study were to evaluate the quantitative and qualitative analysis of some phytochemicals and antibacterial properties of two medicinal plants Glossocardia bidens (Retz.) Veldkamp and Grangea …

    5. Article

      Evaluation of the Antioxidant Activity of Leaves of Chamaecostus cuspidatus Plant by in vitro Antioxidant Assays

      Arjunsinh Abhaysinh Rathod, Kalp Kinchit Shah, Jeel Sunilbhai Patel, Hit Bhaveshbhai Saliya, Rudrak Pankajkumar Vaghela, Vivek Narendrabhai Makwana, Vidhi Niranjanbhai Vyas, Krupa Vijaybhai Gadhvi, Mamta Babubhai Shah

      pp. 142–148 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20262209 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Background Chamaecostus cuspidatus, also known as the insulin plant, has been traditionally used for diabetes management in various medicinal systems. This plant has demonstrated a variety of medicinal properties, includ…

    6. Article

      Preparation and Physico-Chemical Analysis of Madanphala Valkal Lepa Churna

      Vikash Sharma, Savita Shivappa Angadi

      pp. 149–152 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20262218 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Backgound Lepa Kalpana is an important treatment modality in Ayurveda. It is a semi-solid medicament or paste used for topical application. Lepas have been used for various ailments of skin, hair, and overall beautificat…

    7. Article

      Decoding Vijaya (Cannabis sativa L.) Leaves: A Comprehensive Analysis through Pharmacognosy, Physicochemical Profiling and Advanced Analytical Techniques

      Varshney Shalini, Deogade Meena Shamrao, Singh Divyani, Singh Monika, Manchanda Raj Kumar, Nesari Tanuja Manoj

      pp. 153–162 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20262239 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Background Vijaya (Cannabis sativa L.) is an incredible therapeutic potential drug; however, it is enlisted in Upavisha[1] (mild potency poison)[2] in Ayurvedic literature. And it is mentioned in Schedule E (1) of the Dr…

    8. Article

      Pharmacognostic Approach to the Green Synthesis and Pharmacological Evaluation of Copper Sulphide Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Extract of Catharanthus roseus Leaves

      Richa Kothari, Manoj Kumar Bajhaiya, Shubham Anand, Priya Thakur, Kanchan Thakur, Umesh Kushwaha, Ashish Goswami, Devendra Dhanorya

      pp. 163–176 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20262371 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Background Our study focused on the green synthesis of copper (II) complexes using the leaf extract of Catharanthus roseus. The phytochemical screening of the extract revealed the presence of flavonoids, tannins, glycosi…

    9. Article

      Antiplasmodial Activity of Aidia genipiflora and its Oleanane Triterpenoid, Oleanonic Acid

      Daniel Anokwah, Elvis Asamani, Daniel Obeng Mensah, Tetteh-Tsifoanya, Felix Kwame Zoiku, Evelyn Asante-Kwatia, Benjamin Kingsley Harley, Reinhard Isaac Nketia, Jonathan Asante, Ebenezer Gyamfi, Silas Acheampong Osei, Ernest Obese, Robert Peter Biney, Elvis Ofori Ameyaw

      pp. 177–183 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260102 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Background The emergence of resistance to frontline antimalarial therapies continues to undermine global malaria control efforts, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The search for novel scaffolds from endemic medicinal pl…

    10. Article

      Pharmacodynamic Interaction between Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Cluster Beans) and Acarbose: An in vitro and in vivo Study

      Ruchika Mourya, Manivannan Elangovan, Hamendra Singh Parmar, Rajesh Sharma

      pp. 191–199 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20262368 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Aim To investigate pharmacodynamic interaction of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Cluster beans or guar beans) with acarbose on type-2 antidiabetic targets α-glucosidase and α-amylase. Background The simultaneous use of herbal …

    11. Article

      Deciphering the in vitro Antimicrobial Potential of Some Macrolichens from Burachapori Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, India

      Dilip Tamang, Mandira Sarma, Sanjeeva Nayaka

      pp. 213–223 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260222 · Published Apr-Jun 2026

      Background and Aim Lichens are reported to possess antimicrobial activities. Therefore, this study was carried out to screen the macro lichens collected from Burachapori wildlife sanctuary such as Ramalina hossei Vain., …

    12. Article

      LC-MS Guided Discovery of Pharmacologically Active Metabolites from Ethanol Extracts of Bark and Leaf of Vincetoxicum iphisia Meve and Liede

      Ashitha Sugunan, Jeeshna Meethaley Valappil, Sreelakshmi Thachan, Sarga Abhijith

      pp. 59–67 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260039 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Background Vincetoxicum iphisia Meve and Liede is a lesser-known medicinal plant species with limited phytochemical characterization despite its traditional uses. This study aimed to investigate the bioactive metabolite …

    13. Article

      Biosynthesis of Selenium Nanoparticles from Turbinaria ornata: Nutritional Assessment, Antioxidant Properties, and Cytotoxic Potential

      Aishwariya Rao Muralidharan, Manoj Kumar Karuppan Perumal, Remya Rajan Renuka, Theebaa Anasamy, Antony Vincent Samrot

      pp. 68–74 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260007 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Background Brown seaweeds like Turbinaria ornata (T. ornata) are rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential. While Selenium Nanoparticles (SeNPs) have gained attention for their biomedical appli…

    14. Article

      Crude Drugs for Face Beauty: From Ancient Medical Books

      Hugejiletu, S Dorjbat, Enkhtur Ya, Bold Sharav

      pp. 75–80 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260031 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Introduction In the last ten years, Mongolia has established the foundations for the intensive development of cosmetic science. At the same time, research on medicinal plants, the main crude drugs for producing herbal co…

    15. Article

      Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Brown Seaweed Padina boergesenii: Characterization, Nutritional Profiling, Phytochemical Analysis, and Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity against Pathogenic Bacteria

      Akilesh Sankara Subramanian, Manoj Kumar Karuppan Perumal, Remya Rajan Renuka, Ramadurai Murugan, Theebaa Anasamy, Antony Vincent Samrot

      pp. 81–88 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260008 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Background Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) offer broad-spectrum antibacterial activity, but conventional synthesis methods raise environmental and safety concerns. Green synthesis using marine algae like Padina boerge…

    16. Article

      Fifty Selected Phytoconstituents of Datura metel (Indian Thorn Apple) as Anti-Inflammatory Agents: An in silico Study

      Yashvanthan Vinjmur Ragavan, BS Sachin, Biswajit Das, Radhakrishnan Narayanaswamy

      pp. 89–96 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260038 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Background and Objectives Datura metel (Indian thorn apple) has been known for various biological activities. In the present investigation, we aimed to study fifty chosen phytoconstituents of D. metel (Indian thorn apple…

    17. Article

      A Clinical Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of Melostacio GoldTM (Pistachio Extract) to Manage Stress and Improve Sleep Quality: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Trial in Adults

      Hebbani Nagarajappa Shivaprasad, Sravani Thimmannagari, Madhu Krishnamani, Gaurav Soni, Srivalli Susmitha Ghatti, Manohar Divanji

      pp. 97–104 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260043 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Background and Objectives Modern lifestyle nowadays leads adults towards chronic stress and poor sleep quality which impacts the health and well-being of an individual. While pharmacological interventions exist, their si…

    Original Arrticle

    1. Article

      Evaluation of Preliminary Phytochemical Screening, Estimation of Total Phenolic Content, and Antioxidant Potential of Amoora rohituka Roxb

      Manjunatha Pai Chennaithody, Rajesh Kaverikana Shankar

      pp. 184–190 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260042 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Introduction The present study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant activity of Amoora rohituka Roxb by assessing its phytochemical profile, total phenolic content, and DPPH radical scavenging potential. Materials and Metho…

    Case Study

    1. Article

      A Siddha-Based Approach to Healing Vaṟaṭci Karappāṉ (Eczema): A Case Study

      Tamilselvan Rangasamy, Samraj Karunanithi

      pp. 200–205 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20262231 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Background Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition marked by itching, redness, dryness, and occasional discharge, often triggered by allergens, irritants, or genetic factors. It affects 5% to 20% of the global po…

    Case Series

    1. Article

      Case Series on the Ayurvedic Management of Pubertal Menorrhagia Using Ficus racemosa Nasya

      Keya Patel, Anitha Hossur, Shriniwas Jadhav

      pp. 206–212 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260059 · Published Jan-Mar 2026

      Aim Pubertal menorrhagia is characterized by abnormal uterine bleeding in adolescent girls, primarily due to the immaturity of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian (HPO) axis rather than any identifiable pelvic pathology. …