Volume 24, Issue 6, June 2024
The June 2024, issue 6 contains two review articles, five short reviews, eight research articles and five short communications.
The review articles in this issue are about probiotics enhancing immunity; and a current update on Shilajeet. The short reviews include potentials of Portulaca oleracea; stress reducing botanicals; review on Passiflora edulis and Buddleja crispa; and nephroprotective plants in Ayurveda.
There are research articles on, anti-hyperlipidemic activity of Elaeocarpus angustifolius leaves; comparative clinical study on Agnikarma along with Panchatikta Guggulu in osteoarthritis; investigation of anti-cancer potential of Solanum virginianum fruits and leaves; neuroprotective effect of salicin; evaluation of prebiotic potential and HPTLC analysis of Withania somnifera; simultaneous quantification of embelin, piperine and gallic acid by HPLC; antitumour potential of Diospyros chloroxylon; and synergistic activity of Jasminum sambac in rheumatoid arthritis.
The topics in short communications include, wheatgrass reducing inflammatory TNF-alpha response; antimicrobial and antihistaminic activity of Sarva Sangaara Uppu Parpam; α-glucosidase inhibitor activity of Adiantum lunulatum; evaluation of anti-oxidant activity of Ipomoea obscura; and impact of Ayurvedic pre-monsoon prophylaxis.
Review Articles
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Probiotics in Action: Enhancing Immunity and Combatting Diseases for Optimal Health
Keywords:
Antimicrobial Peptides, Fungal Infections, Mycotoxins, Probiotics, Waterborne Pathogens -
Shilajeet: Classical Ayurveda Texts to Current Research - A Review
Keywords:
Shilajeet, Shilajatu, Shilajit, Ras Shastra, Rasayan, Ayurveda
Short Review
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Loni Shaka (Portulaca oleracea Linn.): A Potential Ethno-Medicinal Vegan Herb
Keywords:
Ghol Bhaji, Loni Shaka, Portualaca oleracea, Purslane -
A Brief Review on Soothing Herbs: Stress Reducing Botanicals
Keywords:
Adaptogenic Herbs, Botanical Solutions, Calming Herbs, Herbal Remedies -
Passiflora edulis: A Bioactive Bounty – A Comprehensive Review
Keywords:
Antidepressant, Anti-hypertensive, Anti-inflammatory, Lipid-lowering Effects, Passiflora edulis -
A Review on Ethnomedical Uses, Chemical Composition and Pharmacological Activities of Buddleja crispa
Keywords:
Buddleja crispa, Buddlejoside, Butterfly Bush -
Nephroprotective Plants in Ayurveda: A Comprehensive Review
Keywords:
Ayurveda, Chronic Kidney Disease, Herbal Medicine, Nephroprotective, Traditional Knowledge
Research Articles
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Evaluation of Anti-hyperlipidemic Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Elaeocarpus angustifolius Blume Leaves in Albino Wistar Rats
Keywords:
Antihyperlipidemic, Atorvastatin, Elaeocarpus angustifolius, Hydrogen Peroxide -
A Comparative Clinical Study on Agnikarma along with Panchatikta Guggulu in the Management of Janu Sandhigatvata (Osteoarthritis of Knee Joint)
Keywords:
Agnikarma, Osteoarthritis, Panchadhatu Shalaka, Panchatikta Guggulu, Sandhigatavata -
Investigation of Anti-cancer Potential of Solanum virginianum L. Fruit and Leaf Extracts by In Vitro and In Silico Studies
Keywords:
Colony Formation, MTT, Migration Inhibition, Molecular Docking, Plant Extract, S. virginianum -
Evaluation of Neuroprotective Effect of Salicin in an Experimental Animal Model of Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Neuropathy
Keywords:
Antioxidant, Oxidative Stress, Peripheral Neuropathy, Polyphenols, Proinflammatory Mediators, Reactive Oxygen Species -
Evaluation of Prebiotic Potential and HPTLC Analysis of Withania somnifera with Application in Improving the Chemotherapy-induced GI Side Effects
Keywords:
Gut Microbiota, HPLTC, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Prebiotic, Withania somnifera -
Simultaneous Quantification of Embelin, Piperine and Gallic Acid in Vidanaga Vati by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
Keywords:
Anthelmintic Activity, Antifungal, Embelia ribes, HPLC, Polyherbal -
Exploring the Antitumour Potential of Diospyros chloroxylon Roxb. Extract in EAC Models: An Integrative In Vitro and In Vivo Approach
Keywords:
Antitumour, Diospyros chloroxylon, EAC Model, MTT Assay -
Jasminum sambac (L.) Alleviates Rheumatoid Arthritis: Synergistic or Complementary Action? A Phytochemical and Pharmacological Investigation
Keywords:
Adjuvant Arthritis, CT Scan, Histological Studies, HPTLC, Inflammation
Short Communication
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Wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum) Extract Reduces Inflammatory TNF-Alpha Response in Experimentally Induced Gastric Ulceration in Rat Model
Keywords:
Gastric Ulcer, TNF-α, Triticum aestivum, Ulcer-Index, Wheat Grass Extract -
Analysis of Antimicrobial and Antihistaminic Activity of Siddha Medicine Sarva Sangaara Uppu Parpam
Keywords:
Antihistaminic Activity, Bronchial Asthma, Candida albicans, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Sarva Sangaara Uppu Parpam -
Phytochemical Screening and α-Glucosidase Inhibitor Activity of Aerial Parts of Maidenhair Fern: Adiantum lunulatum
Keywords:
Acarbose, Adiantum lunulatum, α-glucosidase Inhibitor Activity, Maidenhair Fern, Type 2 Diabetes -
Phytochemical Characterization and Evaluation of Anti-oxidant Activity of Ipomoea obscura (L.)
Keywords:
Antioxidant Potential, Phytochemical Analysis, LC-MS -
Impact of Ayurveda Pre-monsoon Prophylaxis on Episodes and Severity of Fever, Cough and Cold in North Karnataka - A Cross-sectional Survey Study
Keywords:
Amritarishta, Rithucharya, Seasons, Sudarshana ghanavati