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The human monkeypox virus (MPV), a zoonotic illness that was hitherto solely prevalent in Central and West Africa, has lately been discovered to infect people all over the world and has become a major threat t...
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Therapeutic applications of curcumin nanomedicine formulations in cystic fibrosis
Medicinal applications of turmeric-derived curcumin have been known to mankind for long ages. Its potential in managing “cystic fibrosis” has also been evaluated. This autosomal recessive genetic disease is ca...
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Medicinal Plants of Himalayan Forests
Human civilization has been dependent on plants for food and medicinal purposes since prehistoric times. In history, there has been a plethora of evidence highlighting the effective role of plants and their de...
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Open AccessMyricetin bioactive effects: moving from preclinical evidence to potential clinical applications
Several flavonoids have been recognized as nutraceuticals, and myricetin is a good example. Myricetin is commonly found in plants and their antimicrobial and antioxidant activities is well demonstrated. One of...
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Genetic Diversity of Scanty Available Himalayan Saussurea obvallata (DC.) Edgew.
Saussurea obvallata (DC.) Edgew. of Asteraceae family is an endangered plant species used for traditional, cultural and religious purposes. The species is not systematically explored till date at global level. He...
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Mushroom: Nutraceutical, Mineral, Proximate Constituents and Bioactive Component
Mushrooms are considered as one of most diverse, ecologically substantial, and economically important species on Earth. They are treasured with distinctive taste and flavour, which make them important inclusio...
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Open AccessAntioxidant, antimicrobial, and GC-MS profiling of Saussurea obvallata (Brahma Kamal) from Uttarakhand Himalaya
Saussurea obvallata (DC.) Edgew. (S. obvallata) is an endangered medicinal herb of the high altitude Himalayan region with immense cultural significance. This study is one of the first report of pharmacological e...
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Open AccessScreening of phytoconstituents and antibacterial activity of leaves and bark of Quercus leucotrichophora A. Camus from Uttarakhand Himalaya
Quercus leucotrichophora A. Camus (QL) belongs to the family Fagaceae, commonly known as Banj oak in the Garhwal region of Himalaya, where it is the principal source of fuel, fodder, and medicine.