7 citations
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January 2022 in “Anais Da Academia Brasileira De Ciencias” This study found that essential oils from Hedychium spicatum showed anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antipyretic, and antioxidant activities, with site-specific variations in their effectiveness.
3 citations
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November 2024 in “Current Research in Microbial Sciences” This study found that extracts from the medicinal plants *Echinops echinatus* and *Tridax procumbens* displayed antimicrobial activity against several bacteria, including *Escherichia coli* and *Staphylococcus aureus*, and identified various compounds like flavonoids and terpenoids potentially responsible for these effects.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “Research journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This article discusses the growing preference for organic and herbal cosmetics for hair care, attributing this trend to reduced side effects compared to their synthetic counterparts, and highlights ingredients like fenugreek, flaxseed, and ginger for their potential benefits in preventing hair issues and promoting growth.
January 2024 in “Future postharvest and food” This study reviewed the historical and current uses of frankincense, highlighting its potential antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects, particularly noting some clinical evidence that suggests its use in treating COVID-19 symptoms, although more data is needed.
This article reviews various topics including medically important plants in dermatology, supporting medicinal herbs for primary dysmenorrhea, and several drug delivery systems, without providing new clinical findings.
July 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda Case Reports” This case report describes a five-year-old boy with Alopecia Universalis who did not respond to allopathic treatments but showed significant hair regrowth after two months of Ayurveda therapies, suggesting their potential effectiveness for this condition.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review explored the biological properties of Punica granatum, noting its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities, and highlighted its potential as a therapeutic agent for various conditions; however, more extensive clinical trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
139 citations
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October 1999 in “Environmental Health Perspectives” This article reviews the scientific exploration of Ayurvedic medicinal plants and discusses their modern applications, such as a drug developed from Commiphora wightti for lipid disorders, without reporting new clinical findings.
49 citations
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July 2021 in “Nutrients” This review explores lifestyle modifications for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, discussing dietary, physical, and supplementation strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
45 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology/Journal of basic & clinical physiology & pharmacology” This review summarizes the ethno-medicinal uses, phytochemical constituents, and biological activities of Acorus calamus, highlighting its potential therapeutic benefits and the importance of further scientific work on this plant.
40 citations
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November 2016 in “Molecules” This review discusses the historical and current use of ribosome-inactivating protein-expressing plants in traditional medicine across various cultures and regions, highlighting their role despite a lack of scientific validation.
33 citations
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May 2013 in “Andrologia” This study identified several herbs, including Ganoderma lucidum and Urtica dioica, that showed promising 5α-reductase inhibitory activity suggesting potential use in managing androgenic disorders.
32 citations
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January 2021 in “Molecules” This review compiles studies on the antidiabetic potential of plants from the Middle East, particularly from the Asteraceae and Lamiaceae families, but reports no clinical results.
15 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants” This review discusses the phytoconstituents and biological properties of T. orientalis and T. occidentalis, but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review examines the current landscape of drug repositioning, highlighting that computational methods expand possibilities for reusing existing drugs to treat unmet medical needs. The authors discuss both the potential of these methods and the challenges faced in identifying new therapeutic applications.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review highlights the potential of TCM medicinal foods for managing post-COVID disorders and suggests they could provide a safe and efficient long-term therapy due to their milder nature.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” This study reported that Hibiscus syriacus L. extracts, especially the ethanolic version, significantly reduced blood glucose and improved lipid profiles in diabetic rats, suggesting potential anti-diabetic benefits.
June 2026 in “Open Access Research Journal of Biology and Pharmacy” This study used molecular docking simulations to identify approved drugs, including Bedaquiline and Telmisartan, with potential to treat Onchocerca volvulus infections by inhibiting key protein targets, suggesting these drugs could be repurposed for onchocerciasis treatment with further validation.
January 2026 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study used molecular docking simulations to identify Adapalene, Diosmin, and Azelastine as promising drugs for repurposing against onchocerciasis by targeting proteins in the parasite and its endosymbiont; further research is needed to confirm their efficacy.
January 2026 in “Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research” This study reported that zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized using Tridax procumbens leaf extract demonstrated significant antibacterial and anticancer activity, showing potential for applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical fields.
This chapter explores the potential of phytochemicals in modulating human endocrine function, emphasizing the growing interest in plant-derived alternatives to synthetic medications for managing metabolic and hormonal disorders often linked to chemical exposures and lifestyle factors.
October 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” In this review, the researchers compared the traditional use of Senna Makki in Unani medicine for various ailments to modern pharmacological evidence, endorsing its role as a laxative but indicating further research is needed for its efficacy in other therapeutic areas.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This review highlights the potential benefits of Sowbhagya Chundi Legiyam, a Siddha herbal formulation containing Zingiber officinale, for supporting women's health during the puerperal period, suggesting it may strengthen the uterus and prevent diseases due to improper postnatal care.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” This study evaluated herbal hair gels made with extracts of flax seed and curry leaves, finding that the formulations offered good texture, stability, and sensory appeal while promoting healthy hair and scalp without irritation, making them suitable for regular use.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Life Science Research Archive” This study formulated and evaluated a laboratory-scale herbal shampoo using natural ingredients like Ficus Religiosa and Aloevera, reporting good cleansing, froth stability, and ideal physicochemical properties, though further development is needed to enhance product performance and safety.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” The article reviews various medicinal properties of Semecarpus anacardium Linn., highlighting its traditional use for different diseases and noting its potential benefits as antiatherogenic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and hypoglycemic, among others.
August 2023 in “International journal of research in Ayurveda and pharmacy” This review discusses the potential role of Garudan kizhangu ennai, a polyherbal Siddha formulation, in managing alopecia areata and highlights its various pharmacological properties, although further clinical studies are needed to confirm its efficacy.
July 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This review highlights the diverse potential medicinal properties of kavalactones from Alpinia zerumbet, which include antioxidant, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory activities, among others, and suggests fields for further research.
February 2023 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical research and development” This survey reports on the types and extraction factors of flavonoids in three aquatic plants from Iraqi marshlands but notes limited information on individual flavonoid profiles and their biological impacts.
January 2023 in “Open Access Research Journal of Biology and Pharmacy” This review discusses the phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of Martynia annua but reports no new findings; it suggests the plant's various phytoconstituents offer scope for future research.