<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><xml><records><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Sridevi N</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Thirumal M</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Microscopic Standardization and Bioactive Profiling of Cissampelos pareira Roots</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Pharmacognosy Journal</style></secondary-title></titles><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2025</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">December 2025</style></date></pub-dates></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">17</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">733-741</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;The present study focuses on the pharmacognostic characterization and phytochemical profiling of &lt;em&gt;Cissampelos pareira &lt;/em&gt;roots to establish reliable diagnostic features for identification and standardization.&lt;em&gt; C. pareira&lt;/em&gt;, a medicinal plant from the family Menispermaceae, is often erroneously identified as &lt;em&gt;Cyclea peltata&lt;/em&gt; due to morphological similarities, highlighting the need for detailed microscopic evaluation. Macroscopic and microscopic analyses revealed distinctive features such as a multilayered cork, lignified stone cells, medullary rays, vascular strands, starch grains, and calcium oxalate crystals. Histochemical tests confirmed the presence of alkaloids, phenolics, mucilage, lignin, starch, and oils in specific tissues. Preliminary phytochemical screening of ethanolic root extracts indicated the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, steroids, sterols, tannins, terpenoids, essential oils, and amino acids, while saponins and anthraquinones were absent. Physicochemical parameters such as total ash (6.5% w/w) and water-soluble extractive (16.8% w/w) supported quality evaluation. These findings validate the ethnomedicinal uses of &lt;em&gt;C. pareira &lt;/em&gt;in treating inflammatory, febrile, and reproductive disorders and provide essential pharmacognostic markers for authentication and prevention of adulteration. The study further underscores the plant’s phytochemical richness, warranting advanced analytical and pharmacological investigations to substantiate its therapeutic potential.&lt;/p&gt;
</style></abstract><issue><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">6</style></issue><work-type><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Original Article</style></work-type><section><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">733</style></section><auth-address><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sridevi N&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;, Thirumal M&lt;sup&gt;1*&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;SRM College of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.&lt;/p&gt;
</style></auth-address></record><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Monika S</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Sridevi N</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Ranjitha S</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Harini V</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Oviya R</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Tharun Adhithya M B</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Thirumal M</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Vignesh S</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Traditional claims to Scientific Evidence: A Analysis of Trachyspermum ammi</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Pharmacognosy Journal</style></secondary-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Ajwain</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Apiaceae</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Histochemical studies</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Pharmacognostical study</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">standardization</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2025</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">August 2025</style></date></pub-dates></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">17</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">425-433</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Trachyspermum ammi &lt;/em&gt;(Ajwain) is a medicinally significant plant belonging to the Apiaceae family, widely cultivated in various regions, including India, Iran, and Egypt. &lt;strong&gt;Objectives: &lt;/strong&gt;This study provides a detailed Pharmacognostic evaluation of ajwain through macroscopic, microscopic, powder microscopy, histochemical, and preliminary phytochemical analyses, along with standardization parameters for crude drug validation. &lt;strong&gt;Materials and methods: &lt;/strong&gt;Ajwain fruits were collected and authenticated by a certified botanist. Macroscopic and microscopic analyses were conducted using digital and compound microscopes. Powder microscopy, histochemical staining, preliminary phytochemical screening, and physicochemical standardization, such as ash values, extractive values, and moisture content, were performed. &lt;strong&gt;Result: &lt;/strong&gt;Macroscopic observations confirmed the fruit’s distinctive morphological features, while microscopic studies detailed the anatomical structure, including the presence of vittae, epicarp with papillae, and oil globules. Powder microscopy further verified characteristic elements such as anomocytic stomata, fibers, annular vessels, and phenolic compounds. Histochemical tests revealed the presence of bioactive compounds like alkaloids, flavonoids, lignin, and mucilage, which contribute to its therapeutic properties. These findings substantiate the traditional medicinal applications of ajwain, particularly in gastrointestinal and respiratory treatments. &lt;strong&gt;Conclusion:&lt;/strong&gt; The study provides essential diagnostic markers for quality control and standardization in herbal medicine, laying a foundation for future pharmacological investigations.&lt;/p&gt;
</style></abstract><issue><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">4</style></issue><work-type><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Original Article</style></work-type><section><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">425</style></section><auth-address><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monika S&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;, Sridevi N&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;, Ranjitha S&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;, Harini V&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;, Oviya R&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;, Tharun Adhithya M B&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;, Thirumal M&lt;sup&gt;1*&lt;/sup&gt;, Vignesh S &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;Department of Pharmacognosy, SRM College of Pharmacy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu – 603 203, INDIA&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute. INDIA&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Balaji Medical campus and Hospital, BIHER, Chromepet. INDIA&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt;Department of Pharmacognosy, P.S.V.College of Pharmaceutical Science &amp;amp; Research, Orappam, Krishnagiri&lt;/p&gt;
</style></auth-address></record><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Sarath Lal P S</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Thirumal M</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Ajith Babu T K</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Different Extracts of Stem Bark and Leaf of Flueggea leucopyrus Willd.</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Pharmacognosy Journal</style></secondary-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Extraction</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Flueggea leucopyrus</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">In vitro anti-inflammatory activity</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">In vitro antioxidant activity</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Phytochemical evaluation</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Spectral evaluation</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2024</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">December 2024</style></date></pub-dates></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">16</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">1281-1289</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background:&lt;/strong&gt; Traditional medicinal plants are generally extracted and evaluated to identify potential sources of effective drugs. Objective: The present study aimed to conduct the phytochemical and pharmacological evaluation of stem bark and leaf extracts of &lt;em&gt;Flueggea leucopyrus&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;strong&gt;Materials and Methods:&lt;/strong&gt; The collected plant material was dried, powdered, and extracted separately by soxhlation with different solvents viz., petroleum ether, n-hexane, chloroform, acetone, methanol, and water. All the extracts were subjected to phytochemical evaluation. Alkaloids were extracted and characterized from the powdered sample of leaf and bark. &lt;em&gt;In vitro&lt;/em&gt; antioxidant activity of the extracts was evaluated by DPPH (2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) and nitric oxide radical scavenging assay and anti-inflammatory activity by inhibition of protein denaturation and Human red blood cell (HRBC) membrane stabilization method. &lt;strong&gt;Results: &lt;/strong&gt;Extracts were found to be either semisolid or solid with different tints of green or brown colour. The preliminary phytochemical evaluation found alkaloids, glycoside, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, carbohydrates, sterol, and saponin. On spectral evaluation, the presence of an alkaloid, Securinol-A was found in a fraction extracted from the bark. In the &lt;em&gt;in vitro&lt;/em&gt; antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity the tested samples showed a concentration-dependent rise of activity, particularly, the isolated fraction and acetone extract of stem bark revealed a significant activity. &lt;strong&gt;Conclusion:&lt;/strong&gt; Alkaloids, flavonoids, sterols, and saponins identified in these extracts may be responsible for these biological activities. Hopefully, our&lt;em&gt; in vitro&lt;/em&gt; and in &lt;em&gt;vivo &lt;/em&gt;evaluations&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;and compound-level studies in the future will reveal significant data for the development of clinically useful chemotherapeutic agents.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;Research Scholar, Department of Pharmacognosy, SRM College of Pharmacy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu District-603203, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy, SRM College of Pharmacy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu District-603203, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;Professor &amp;amp; Principal, Malik Deenar College of Pharmacy, Seethangoli, Kasaragod, Kerala, INDIA.&lt;/p&gt;
</style></auth-address></record><record><source-app name="Biblio" version="7.x">Drupal-Biblio</source-app><ref-type>17</ref-type><contributors><authors><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Shanthini Nachiar G</style></author><author><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Thirumal M</style></author></authors></contributors><titles><title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">HPTLC Comparision Studies with Marker Compound and Isolation of Rutin Anti Inflammatory Agent from Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Rivea Hypocrateriformis (Desr.) Choisy</style></title><secondary-title><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Pharmacognosy Journal</style></secondary-title></titles><keywords><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Column chromatography</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">HPTLC studies</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Marker compound</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">Rivea hypocrateriformis ethanolic leaf extract</style></keyword><keyword><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">TLC plates.</style></keyword></keywords><dates><year><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">2023</style></year><pub-dates><date><style  face="normal" font="default" size="100%">April 2023</style></date></pub-dates></dates><volume><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">15</style></volume><pages><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">353-358</style></pages><language><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">eng</style></language><abstract><style face="normal" font="default" size="100%">&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Introduction: &lt;/strong&gt;To extract the leafy parts with ethanol and perform the HPTLC studies with marker compounds Quercetin, Rutin, and gallic acid then a compound was isolated and susceptible to spectroscopic analysis &lt;strong&gt;Background: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Rivea hypocrateriformis &lt;/em&gt;(Desr.) Choisy holds Convolvulaceae family the leafy parts underwent a Soxhlet extraction with ethanol which was then subjected to a phytochemical investigation that shows the presence of alkaloids, phenols, flavonoids, terpenoids, tannins, glycosides saponins, sterols, and carbohydrates. &lt;strong&gt;Material and Methods:&lt;/strong&gt; Firstly, the ethanolic leaf extract is treated with petroleum ether to remove excess lipids, sterols, and impurities. TLC was performed by toluene: ethyl acetate: formic acid and the same solvent system was used for column chromatography. The bands getting separated into the column were collected separately in a test tube. Once the solvent toluene ends, the next solvent system with 18 ml of toluene and 2 ml of ethyl acetate, is introduced into the column, and continues the separation procedure. Collect separated bands and perform TLC of each separate band by using the same solvent system in a concentration of 5:4:1. A single component on a TLC plate with a solvent system of 12 ml toluene and 8 ml ethyl acetate was obtained whose characterization was done by IR, NMR, and mass. &lt;strong&gt;Results: &lt;/strong&gt;The RF value of Rutin is 0.17 which correlates with the Retention factor of ethanolic leaf extracts of RH by HPTLC comparative studies and a compound was isolated by column chromatography. &lt;strong&gt;Conclusion: &lt;/strong&gt;These studies have concluded that a compound is separated by means of HPTLC and spectroscopic interpretation and identified as Rutin.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;rtejustify&quot;&gt;Department of Pharmacognosy, SRM College of Pharmacy, SRM Institute of science and technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, INDIA.&lt;/p&gt;
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