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Plant Part–Specific Differences in Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): A Comparative Evaluation of Root and Leaf Evidence for Safety and Regulation

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 10, October 2026.
This review contrasts the root and leaf of Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) across phytochemistry, clinical evidence, and regulatory context. Root preparations are dominated by withanolide A, D, and glyco‐withanolides, with multiple randomized controlled trials supporting reductions in stress, anxiety, and insomnia alongside a favorable safety profile.
Abhijit Dutta, Jang Bahadur Gupta
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Comparative Evaluation of the Efficacy and Side Effects of Imipramine, Sertraline and an Ayurvedic Formulation in Patients of Depression [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2012
Background: Anti-depressant drugs which are used in the Allopathic system of medicine for the treatment of depression have side effects. Studies which have compared the efficacy and the side effects of Allopathic and Ayurvedic drugs in the treatment ...
Jyotsna Bhargava, Zafar Yab Khan
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Nutritional Care in Traditional Mongolian Medicine: Historical Foundations and Conceptual Framework Development—A Historical Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 10, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Nutritional care has long been a fundamental component of Traditional Mongolian Medicine (TMM), reflecting a holistic understanding of health, diet, and disease prevention. This study aimed to examine the historical and conceptual foundations of nutritional care in TMM and to develop a conceptual framework based on ...
Sarina Sarina, Munguntuul Enkhbat, Enkhtuguldur Myagmar‐Ochir, Oyungoo Badamdorj, Bai Yiping, Hong Yuguang, Buyandelger Batmunkh   +6 more
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Medicinal values of aquatic plant genus Nymphoides grown in Asia: A review

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 2018
Nymphoides is an aquatic genus consisting about 50 species, of which few were accepted as traditional medicinal plants in Asia. The literature review revealed that Nymphoides species are widely used in Ayurvedic medicine as a popular drug, i.e.
Zihan Rahman Khan, Nargis Sultana Chowdhury, Suriya Sharmin, Md. Hossain Sohrab   +3 more
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Nanostructured lipid carriers and natural deep eutectic solvents: a highly advantageous combination for the encapsulation of curcumin

Journal of Chemical Technology &Biotechnology, Volume 101, Issue 10, Page 1980-1999, October 2026.
Abstract BACKGROUND Curcumin is a naturally derived polyphenol known for its potent biological properties. Its therapeutic potential, however, is hindered by low bioavailability. Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) have emerged as advanced delivery systems to overcome such limitations. Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESs) have garnered attention as
Kyriaki Safari, Ioanna Pitterou, Marianthi Miliaronikolaki, Nikolaos Paraskevopoulos, Andromachi Tzani, Anastasia Detsi   +5 more
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Evidence-based integrative dermatology

Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2013
American recognition for medical pluralism arrived in 1991. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine was established under the National Institutes of Health in 1998.
Saravu R Narahari, Kodimoole S Prasanna, Kandathu V Sushma   +2 more
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Bio‐guided fractionation of (9Z )‐5,8,11‐trihydroxyoctadec‐9‐enoic acid from Abelmoschus sagittifolius root as a potent α‐glucosidase inhibitor: An integrated in vitro and in silico study

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 106, Issue 13, Page 7735-7746, October 2026.
Abstract BACKGROUND Abelmoschus sagittifolius stands out as a valuable medicinal source for developing functional food targeting type 2 diabetes. This study investigated the α‐glucosidase inhibitory potential of an active fraction obtained from A. sagittifolius roots (ASR), enriched in (9Z)‐5,8,11‐trihydroxyoctadec‐9‐enoic acid (OA), using both enzyme ...
Nguyen Phuong Mai, Nguyen Van Quan, Nguyen Dang Duc, Tran Dang Xuan   +3 more
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Antioxidant Studies of Ayurvedic Medicine, Dhanwanthararishtam

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: Dhanwanthararishtam is a classical Ayurvedic medicine, primarily used for postnatal care and rejuvenation. Aim: The present study evaluates the antioxidant properties of the Ayurvedic medicine Dhanwanthararishtam, traditionally used for ...
Barri Indira Devi, J Kalaivannan, Sumathi Jones, CS Janaki, Dhastagir Sheriff, K Prabhu, Deepalakkshmi Balakrishnan, Angelin David Selvam   +7 more
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Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis: Plant‐Based Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Phytotherapy Research, Volume 40, Issue 10, Page 5918-5950, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of brain‐gut interaction that presents with abdominal pain, bloating associated with variable stool consistency. Many IBS patients prefer plant‐based preparations to pharmacological therapy; however, the utility of this approach is not well established.
Anselm Meyer, Jonas Auer, Lorena Cascant‐Ortolano, Niclas Schreiber, Amy Zimmermann‐Klemd, Carsten Gründemann, Philipp Busche, Jörg Schirra, Mark R. Fox   +8 more
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Immunomodulatory Properties of Withania somnifera: Regulation of Innate Immune Cells and Clinical Implications

Phytotherapy Research, Volume 40, Issue 10, Page 5951-5972, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (WS), commonly known as Ashwagandha, is a prominent medicinal herb in Ayurveda, with extensive therapeutic potential attributed to its diverse phytochemical profile. This review critically examines the immunomodulatory properties of WS, focusing on innate immune cell populations, including neutrophils, eosinophils,
Rana Yukta, Sonalika Gupta, Gagandeep Kaur, Partha Sarathi Mondal, Milirani Das, Anagha Ranade, Alok Kumar Srivastava, Sachin Kumar, Manoj Kumar Barthwal, Madhu Dikshit   +9 more
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