Metabolite Profiling and Integrated Network Pharmacology Based Mechanism of Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn. Fruit Against Non-insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus.

Introduction: Benincasa hispida (Thunb.) Cogn. (Cucurbitaceae) is an essential food plant in India possessing antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic activities.

Rapid quality assessment and traceability of ginger powder from Northeast India and Indian market based on near infrared spectroscopic fingerprinting.

Introduction: Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) varies widely due to varying concentrations of phytochemicals and geographical origin. Rapid non-invasive quality and traceability assessment techniques ensure a sustainable value chain.

Chemo-profiling and exploring therapeutic potential of Momordica dioica Roxb. ex Willd. for managing metabolic related disorders: In-vitro studies, and docking based approach.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Momordica dioica Roxb. ex Willd. (M.

Paris polyphylla Sm. characterized extract infused ointment accelerates diabetic wound healing in In-vivo model.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: The dried rhizome of Paris polyphylla Sm. is extensively used by traditional healers in India, China, and Vietnam to treat skin inflammation, cut wounds, uterine and traumatic bleeding, and cancer.

Aim Of The Study: The traditional use of P.

Exploration of anti-diabetic activity and metabolite profiling of Bruguiera cylindrica (l.) Bl.-in vivo anti-diabetic activity, exploration of molecular mechanism, and network pharmacological analysis.

Introduction: The Bruguiera cylindrica L. is a mangrove plant that is typically found in coastal areas of Asia, including India. It has been known for its medicinal properties, which have been utilized for generations.

Phytochemically analysed extract of Ageratina adenophora (Sprengel) R.M.King & H. Rob. initiates caspase 3-dependant apoptosis in colorectal cancer cell: A synergistic approach with chemotherapeutic drugs.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Ageratina adenophora (Sprengel) R.M.King & H.

Hydroalcoholic root extracts of Houttuynia cordata (Thunb.) standardized by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS promotes apoptosis in human hepatocarcinoma cell HepG2 via GSK-3β/β-catenin/PDL-1 axis.

Houttuynia cordata (Thunb.), an important medicinal plant of Northeast India, Korea, and China, is used to treat various ailments and for anticancer research. Knowing its traditional practices, we are interested in the mode-of-action of HCT on HepG2 to co-relate the traditional practice with modern drug therapeutics.

Investigation on Anti-diabetic Efficacy of a Cucurbitaceae Food Plant from the North-East Region of India: Exploring the Molecular Mechanism through Modulation of Oxidative Stress and Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c).

Background: The medicinal plants of the Cucurbitaceae family, such as Lour. fruits, have significant ethnobotanical value and are readily accessible in North East India.

Aims: We conducted a study on Lour.

Quality evaluation of different black rice varieties of northeastern region of India.

Introduction: Black rice (Oryza sativa L.), which is rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, is indigenous to Northeast India, specifically Manipur, and traditionally consumed for its protective effects on human health. Due to its economic value, it is crucial to evaluate the quality of different black rice varieties to authenticate their therapeutic and nutritional properties.

Ultra-performance liquid chromatography-Quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry-based metabolite profiling, quality evaluation, and marker analysis of Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague by high-performance thin-layer chromatography.

Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague (Apiaceae), commonly known as "Ajwain" is distributed throughout India. Ajwain fruits contain fiber, carbohydrates, phenolic acids, flavonoids, and tannins.

Quantification and Standardization of Andrographolide in Andrographis Paniculata Samples by Validated RP-HPLC and HPTLC Methods.

Andrographis paniculata (family Acanthaceae) is known as Kalmegh, one of the traditionally used important medicinal plant contains several biologically active phytochemical including andrographolide. A. paniculata is broadly used by healthcare practitioners in India and also used in different traditional medicinal system.

6-Gingerol contents of several ginger varieties of Northeast India and correlation of their antioxidant activity in respect to phenolics and flavonoids contents.

Introduction: Ginger constitutes the rhizome part of the plant Zingiber officinale from the Zingiberaceae family. A large number of ginger varieties with high sensorial and functional quality are found in Northeast India. Hence, phytopharmacological screening of different ginger varieties is essential that will serve as a guideline in applied research to develop high-end products and improve economical margins.

Quantification of cucurbitacin E in different varieties of melon ( L.) fruit through validated RP-HPLC method.

The different varieties of melons ( L.) have been used in various traditional systems of medicine for decades to treat different ailments, including inflammation, cancer, cardiovascular, diabetes, edema, etc. The present study was designed for the quantification of cucurbitacin E in five different varieties of melon fruit through a validated RP-HPLC method.

Combining LC-MS/MS profiles with network pharmacology to predict molecular mechanisms of the hyperlipidemic activity of Lagenaria siceraria stand.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Lagenaria siceraria Stand. (Family: Cucurbitaceae), popularly known as bottle gourd, is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine as a food plant, especially in hypertension and obesity.

Aim Of The Study: Investigations were undertaken to assign novel lead combinations from this common food plant to multi-molecular modes of actions in the complex disease networks of obesity and hypertension.

Quality Related Safety Evaluation of a South African Traditional Formulation (PHELA) as Novel Anti-Biofilm Candidate.

A South African traditional formulation, PHELA, is consumed by the traditional people for severe chest problems with coughing, diarrhea, oral ulcers etc. The present study focused on establishing the anti-infective properties of a safe and standardized poly-herbal formulation through a series of criteria and specifications.

Role of medicinal plants in inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 and in the management of post-COVID-19 complications.

Background: The worldwide corona virus disease outbreak, generally known as COVID-19 pandemic outbreak resulted in a major health crisis globally. The morbidity and transmission modality of COVID-19 appear more severe and uncontrollable. The respiratory failure and following cardiovascular complications are the main pathophysiology of this deadly disease.

A reversed-phase ultra-fast liquid chromatography-photodiode array detector (RP-UFLC-PDA) method for simultaneous estimation of ayapanin and umbelliferone in Ayapana triplinervis Vahl.

A rapid validated ultra-fast liquid chromatography-photodiode array detector (UFLC-PDA) method was developed to identify and quantify ayapanin (AY) and umbelliferone (UM) simultaneously in Ayapana triplinervis Vahl methanolic extract. The method was validated for linearity, limit of detection (LOD; 3:1σ/S), limit of quantification (LOQ; 10:1σ/S), precision, accuracy, specificity and robustness. The response was linear with a good correlation between concentration and mean peak area through a correlation coefficient of 0.

Synergistic effect of ursolic acid and piperine in CCl induced hepatotoxicity.

Background: Ursolic acid (UA) is a potent plant-based hepatoprotective agent having poor bioavailability, which hampers its therapeutic efficacy. The present study tries to overcome this limitation by combining it with piperine (PIP), a proven bioenhancer and hepatoprotective agent.

Methods: The type of interaction (synergism, addition, or antagonism) resulting between UA and PIP was analyzed and quantified by isobologram and combination index analysis.

Therapeutic importance of Cucurbitaceae: A medicinally important family.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Medicinal plants of Cucurbitaceae family consist of several edible fruits and vegetables consumed worldwide since ancient times. The plants of this family have played an essential role in the ethnopharmacological as well as traditional medicinal system globally and their evidence is well established in several traditional literatures. Various plant parts have been used to treat several human ailments viz.

Enhanced permeability and photoprotective potential of optimized p-coumaric acid-phospholipid complex loaded gel against UVA mediated oxidative stress.

Photo-oxidative skin damage is mainly caused by the UV-A radiation of the sun. Synthetic sunscreens used to counter this acts mostly on the superficial skin layer and possess serious side effects. P-coumaric acid (PCA) is a UV-A protective plant phenolic having quick diffusion and distribution in superficial skin layers limiting its application as herbal sunscreen.

Immunoprotective potential of Ayurvedic herb Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata) against respiratory viral infections - LC-MS/MS and network pharmacology analysis.

Introduction: Immunity boosting has emerged as a global strategy to fight the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic situation. In India, AYUSH systems of medicine have been promoted as an immune-protection strategy. Andrographis paniculata (Burm.

Optimized piperine-phospholipid complex with enhanced bioavailability and hepatoprotective activity.

species is one of the most widely consumed spices for culinary purposes. Piperine (PIP) present in species has a wide range of therapeutic activity including hepatoprotection. However, the major biological limitation of PIP is its low bioavailability after oral administration.

Metabolite profiling and evaluation of CYP450 interaction potential of 'Trimada'- an Ayurvedic formulation.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Trimada is well-known polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation used in Indian Traditional medicine since ancient times. It consisted of three inebriant herbs including "Chitraka" (Plumbago zeylanica Linn. Family- Plumabaginaceae), "Musta" (Cyperus rotundus Linn.

Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal - Modern perspectives of an ancient Rasayana from Ayurveda.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, commonly known as Ashwagandha, is an important medicinal plant that has been used in Ayurvedic and indigenous medicine for more than 3000 years. According to Charaka Samhita, Susruta Samhita and other ancient texts, Ashwagandha is known as Balya (increases strength), Brusya (sexual performance enhancer), vajikari (spermatogenic), Kamarupini (libido-enhancing), Pustida (nourishing).