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Sakthiganapathi Meenachisundaram, Kamesh Sendhil Murugan, Hema Munusamy, Shameera Banu Kafar Sharieff, Nandhini Jayaprakash, Kumaraguru Kasinathan
pp. 1305-1317 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260253 · 2026
Introduction: Wrightia tinctoria Latex has been found to have an antifungal effect but its therapeutic use is limited because of low stability and low bioavailability. Aim: To prepare a niosomal in situ gel formulation t…
Muthukumaran Gurupackiyam, Senthilkumar Natesan
pp. 1318-1329 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260269 · 2026
Background: Neuroprotection is crucial in the development of novel therapy for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. The present study was aimed to evaluate the neuroprotective effects of Chloroform Fraction of P…
Mehul Bhatt, Divyang Patel, Maneesha Parmar, Smit Agrawal, Ankit Yadav
pp. 1330-1337 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260270 · 2026
Background: Skin ageing is a multifactorial biological process influenced by extrinsic factors like UV radiation and intrinsic factors like genetics. Oxidative stress mediated by ROS plays a pivotal role in premature age…
Amir Riyaz Tamboli, Kiran Anna Wadkar
pp. 1338-1348 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260284 · 2026
Background/Objectives: Sauromatum venosum (Aiton) Kunth (Araceae) is a wild edible and medicinal plant traditionally used for the treatment of parasitic, infectious and other ailments. Despite its ethnomedicinal importan…
Peraira Jackulin Josephraj, Shubham Koundalkar, Pooja Kumari, Jain Priyanka Vinodbhai, Kinjal Panchal, Ruddri Raval, Prabhavati Kalu
pp. 1349-1359 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260290 · 2026
Background: Chronic inflammatory disorders result from complex interactions among inflammation, metabolic dysregulation, and immune imbalance. Conventional single-target therapies often fail to address this complexity. T…
Keyur Dudhat, Anita Wanjari
pp. 1360-1368 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260310 · 2026
Background: Cancer remains a formidable global health challenge, and the severe side effects and high costs of conventional treatments like chemotherapy necessitate the exploration of safer, more accessible therapeutic a…
Veena B Kupati, Prashant Jadar
pp. 1369-1378 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260001 · 2026
Background: Given the growing adulteration and lack of genuine materials, it is imperative that Rasadravya (herbo-mineral substance) be identified and standardised in Ayurvedic pharmaceutics to assure therapeutic efficac…
Kusum Jain, Suresh Chandra Joshi
pp. 1379-1385 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260004 · 2026
Background: Pongamia pinnata (Linn.) Pierre (Fabaceae), commonly known as Karanja, is widely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various disorders and is known to possess diverse pharmacological activities.…
Pradnya Prakash Hemke, Pankaj Sharma, Suhas Kumar Shetty, Arun Chougale, Sanyogeeta Ajay Dixit, Saurabh Singh Thakur, Vaibhav Shukla, Sonali Dayanand Konkeri
pp. 1386-1394 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260010 · 2026
Background: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), classified as Vataraktam in Ayurveda (WHO ITA-5.30/NAMC ED-8), affects millions globally with chronic inflammation and joint damage. Shatapaka Guduchi Taila (SGT), a 100-cycle proce…
Lueacha Tabtimmai, Pussadee Srathong, Sulak Talawat, Wanwipha Premsang, Kiattawee Choowongkomon
pp. 1395-1404 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260013 · 2026
Background: Sangvichai is a traditional Thai polyherbal formula composed of 40 botanical ingredients and has been used for neurological complaints and age-related cognitive decline. However, scientific evidence supportin…
Chandini Rajkumar, Saranya Ramsridhar, Vishnupriya Veeraraghavan, Arul Prakash Francis, Hema Priya Manivannan, Khadijah Mohideen
pp. 1405-1431 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260020 · 2026
Background: This study investigates the anticancer potential of Galium aparine (G. aparine) against Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) using an integrated network pharmacology and molecular docking approach. Materials a…
Barkha Jaideo Tirpude, Bharat Rathi
pp. 1432-1447 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260027 · 2026
Background: Shilasindur (SS) is a mercurial Kupipakwa rasayan (sublime product) composed of purified mercury (Parada), sulphur (Gandhaka), and realgar (Manahshila). Traditionally used to treat skin and respiratory disord…
Anas Islam, Badruddeen, Mohammad Irfan Khan, Mohammad Mujahid, Juber Akhtar, Mohammad Ahmad, Asad Ahmad
pp. 1448-1460 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260032 · 2026
Background: Diabetic erectile dysfunction is a complex disorder involving impaired nitric oxide bioavailability, endothelial dysfunction, altered androgen signaling, and neurohormonal dysregulation. Conventional phosphod…
Aditi Padoley, Jaimala Jadhav, Pallavi Dewangan, Dhanashri Khuspure
pp. 1461-1466 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260034 · 2026
Background: The scientific standardization of herbal medicines is necessary to ensure their quality, safety, and reproducibility in therapeutic use. Peganum harmala L., commonly referred to as Harmal or Syrian rue, is tr…
Mahadev Balappa Gundakalle, Samridhi Grover, Veena B Kupati, Archa Sharma, Saurabh Verma
pp. 1467-1471 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260035 · 2026
Background: Kashaya (decoction) is a traditional Ayurvedic dosage form known for its rapid therapeutic action and effective bioavailability of active constituents. With the increasing commercialization, ready-to-use bott…
Hema Roshini Dhanasekar, BS Sachin, Biswajit Das, Radhakrishnan Narayanaswamy
pp. 1472-1480 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260041 · 2026
Background and Objectives: The several Artoindonesianins have been reported from different Artocarpus species, and they are known for various biological activities. In the current investigation, we aimed to study 17 chos…
Gargi Banerjee, Sulagna Nandi, Swarnabha Mukherjee, Tushar Adhikari
pp. 1481-1488 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260038 · 2026
Objectives: Microgreens are tender edible seedlings harvested 7-21 days after germination at a height of 2.5-7.5 cm. They are rich in bioactive compounds and possess potential health benefits. The present study aimed to …
Varun Batra, Arvina Rajasekar
pp. 1489-1497 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260049 · 2026
Background: Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by microbial dysbiosis, oxidative stress, and exaggerated host immune response, leading to progressive periodontal tissue destruction. Natu…
Neelam, Richa Puri
pp. 1498-1506 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260053 · 2026
Background/Objectives: The present study explores the antioxidant and antidiabetic potential of Paeonia emodi Wall. ex Royle, known as Chandra which is the member of family Paeoniaceae, traditionally utilized by local in…
Tanamani Jenifer, H Mohammed Idrees, Preethi Harikrishnan, Shagarna Rajaram, S Logapriya, A Gokula Krishnan
pp. 1507-1517 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.20260060 · 2026
Background: Wedelia chinensis (Asteraceae) is a traditionally used medicinal herb. Despite its extensive ethnomedicinal use, comprehensive Pharmacognostic and Phytochemical standards are required for proper identificatio…