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Pteridophytes as a Source of Traditional Medicine and Environmental Remediation: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: The Himalayas, one of the worlds’ most important biodiversity hotspots, contribute substantially to the vegetational resources of the Indian subcontinent, with the Garhwal Himalaya standing out for its rich and diverse flora. Among the plant species in this region, pteridophytes, particularly ferns, hold notable economic and medicinal value. These plants have long been integral to traditional medicine systems, such as Ayurveda, and their therapeutic properties have been passed down through …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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The essence of Nanotechnology; Nanoparticles and cutting edge applications in Molecular electronics and Molecular medicine
Abstract: In this paper, the essence of nanotechnology is presented. Nanotechnology is emerged as a fabrication method, computational tools, and revolutionized electronics and medicine. The bio-chemo-physical properties are understood in different dimension with emphasis on various synthesis techniques and size dependent physio-chemical properties. Most properties resulting from size reduction from macro scale to nanoscale and molecular interactions with nanoparticles significantly contributes to its multi function. A systematic illustration of nanotechnology at …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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Endangered and Critical Endangered Medicinal Plants Species and Their Ethnobotanical Medicinal Values in India
Abstract: Medicinal plants have played an important role in primary health care system among the local people in India. The present paper deals with 30 plants species that are endangered or critical endangered, which were identified with relevant information and documented in this paper with regard to their botanical name, family, common name and utilization by the local people for common ailment. The medicinal practitioners were treating the common diseases like …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 68–74 Read article
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Nanotechnology as a new perspective in Regenerative Medicine
Abstract: The introduction of nanotechnology has brought a transformation in medical technology frommicro fluidics to nanomedicine. As nanotechnology is multidisciplinary, it promotes severalscience and technology. Importantly, strategies and principles of physic and nanotechnologyas new perspective in nanomedicine, plays a pivotal role in personal medicine, precisionmedicine, and regenerative medicine. Herein, look toward the strategies of physics includingelectric stimulations, magnetism, and electro mechanics in shaping the regenerative medicine.Moreover, the potential of nanotechnology in …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Serendipitous Medicines-Discoveries by Chance
Abstract: Discovery is nothing but the art of finding something. In the medical history, number of discoveries happened by chance. These happy accidental discoveries are well known as serendipity, a word coined by Horace Walpore. Serendipity is a pleasant surprise of finding a particularly useful information while not looking for it. There is interesting well known serendipitous drug discoveries in medical science such as penicillin, cephalosporin, aspirin, nitrous oxide, and sildenafil …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Pteridophytes in the Doon Valley
Abstract: The Doon Valley, nestled at the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, is ecologically rich and biologically diverse. This region, encompassing Dehradun, Mussoorie, and Chakrata, harbors a significant variety of medicinal pteridophytes used in ethnomedicine. These plants, thriving in the region’s subtropical to temperate climate, are integral to traditional healing practices and modern pharmacological applications. A total of 28 medicinal pteridophyte species were identified in this study, each with unique …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–19 Read article
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Medicinal Plants of Bangladesh
Abstract: The knowledge base of pharmacotherapy is changing. Even five decades ago, rural people used to visit folk healers for traditional medication mostly obtained from the roots and leaves of the remote plants. Bangladesh, a country of a fertile land, has a rich flora of medicinal plants. Around 5000 angiosperm plant species are identified and researchers are continuously working with them. And also, their impeccable contribution toward medicinal science is also …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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Impact of Secondary Metabolism on Therapeutic Efficacy of Medicinal Plants
Abstract: Medicinal plants constitute main resource base of almost all the traditional healthcare systems. Most of the herbal drugs produced currently in majority of the developing countries lack proper quality specification and standards. Both the raw drugs and the finished herbal products manufactured contain complex mixtures of organic compounds, such as fatty acids, sterols, alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenols, glycosides, saponins, tannins, terpenes, etc. The quality of the finished product is based on …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Nanomechanics in Medicine
Abstract: Nanomechanics, an emerging field at the intersection of nanotechnology and mechanics, holds great promise for revolutionizing medicine. This article explores the significant role of nanomechanics in various aspects of healthcare, including diagnostics, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and cancer detection.One of the key applications of nanomechanics in medicine is in the development of nanomechanical sensors for disease detection. These sensors can detect biomarkers associated with diseases such as cancer at very …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Automated Medication Dispenser with Alert Mechanism
Abstract: An increasing number of people are becoming older and developing chronic illnesses, which increases the demand for effective drug management programs. We introduce the Automatic Medicine Dispenser with Alert System, a revolutionary tool that has the potential to revolutionize the way individuals with complex treatment plans handle their drugs in answer to this pressing necessity. This state-of-the-art instrument aims to facilitate drug administration and promote adherence, improving patients' general health …
Published in International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 46–54 Read article
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Ethno-Medicinal Uses of Pteridophytes of Dehradun and Adjoining Areas
Abstract: Pteridophytes are a group of plants that reproduce via spores rather than seeds and include ferns, horsetails, and club mosses. However, recent scientific investigations have revealed that pteridophytes hold a significant place in traditional medicine systems and can provide a range of therapeutic benefits. This study aims to bridge this gap by examining the medicinal potential of pteridophytes and identifying ethnomedicinal pteridophytes thriving in the Dehradun region and its surrounding …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Ayurveda as an alternative Medicine for SARS-CoV
Abstract: The goal of this study was to look at the clinical evidence for complementary and alternative medicine treatments for major depressive disorder. The phrase depressive disorder was combined with St John’s wort, S-adenosylmethionine (SAM-e), exercise, acupuncture, omega-3 fatty acids, and folate in a PubMed search from January 1966 to February 2010. Only relevant human trials were selected. COVID-19, the current global health emergency, is not the first-time coronaviruses have posed …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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Revolutionizing Medicine: The Promising Future of Nanobiotechnology
Abstract: Nanobiotechnology is an emerging field that combines the principles of nanotechnology and biology to develop innovative solutions for various applications in medicine, such as drug delivery, imaging, and disease diagnosis. This piece presents a summary of the present status of nanobiotechnology and its capacity to transform the field of medicine. The article discusses the various nanomaterials used in nanobiotechnology, including nanoparticles, nanotubes, and nanofibers, and their properties that make them …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Use and Views on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Elderly Patients
Abstract: Introduction: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is being increasingly used by people all over the world. Geriatrics is a specialty that focuses on care of elderly people. The objective is to enhance the health of older adults by both preventing and addressing diseases and disabilities. Geriatrics stands apart from conventional adult medicine due to its specialized emphasis on addressing the distinct requirements of the elderly population. Hence, they prefer more …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of the Ethno-medicinal Plant Leaf Polygonum chinense Linn
Abstract: Ethno-medicinal plants are a great source of herbal drugs. These plants have no side effect and are very effective. Therefore there is a tremendous increase in the interest of domestic manufacturers of herbal based medicines. Spectroscopic techniques can be employed for qualitative and quantitative analysis of plants leaf extract. Polygonum chinense Linn, also locally known as Modhu Huleng in Assam belongs to the family Polygonaceae. It is used as food …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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AN OVERVIEW ON ANTICANCER ACTIVITY OF SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS OF HIMALAYAN REGION
Abstract: The conventional treatments of cancer by chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy, etc. are difficult and cause adverse side effects. Plants are the prominent source of unique phytochemicals, which provide a novel mechanism to delay the growth or eliminate the neoplastic cells without causing side effects to the normal cells. This review aims to provide an ethnobotanical, phytochemical, and toxicological overview of some of the Himalayan medicinal plants having anticancer properties. The review …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 9–25 Read article
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Chemical Synthesis and Functional Engineering of Poly(lactide-co-glycolic acid) in Medicine
Abstract: Poly (lactide-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) is one of the most extensively studied biodegradable polymers in modern medicine due to its excellent biocompatibility, tunable degradation behavior, and regulatory acceptance. Originally introduced in resorbable surgical sutures and implants, PLGA has evolved into a highly versatile platform for controlled and targeted drug delivery systems. This review presents a comprehensive analysis of PLGA’s chemical structure, synthesis methods, physicochemical properties, degradation mechanisms, and established clinical applications. …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Brown Onion Oil Characteristics of Medicinal Integrity byLooking at the Extraction Operating Conditions
Abstract: New forms of disease are increasingly affecting people living in today’s highly pressure environment, and these diseases are less responsive to conventional treatments. Aromatic plants and species are used for thousands of years for many purposes, such as medicine, perfumes and cosmetics, as well as in the food industry for culinary and medicinal uses. The brown onion shows the following physic and chemical properties as determined experimentally as Refractive index …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 41–51 Read article
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Nanomaterials in Modern Medicine: Synthesis,Applications, and Future Prospects
Abstract: Nanomaterials have significantly transformed the biomedical landscape, offering novelsolutions for diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention. Their distinct physicochemicalcharacteristics such as a high surface area-to-volume ratio, tunable surface chemistry, andimproved bioavailability enable precise interactions with biological systems at the molecularlevel. This review presents a comprehensive examination of the synthesis methods andcharacterisation techniques employed to develop biomedical-grade nanomaterials, highlightingtheir structural and functional optimisation for clinical applications. Key areas of applicationdiscussed include targeted …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Animal Genetics: Impact of Crossbreeding on Dairy Cattle Health and Productivity and Exploring the Role of Stem Cells in Veterinary Regenerative Medicine
Abstract: The rapid growth in global demand for animal products, especially dairy, has driven the need for innovative approaches in animal breeding and veterinary care to meet these challenges. Among the most promising developments are crossbreeding strategies in dairy cattle and the application of stem cell technology in veterinary regenerative medicine. Crossbreeding in dairy cattle involves the mating of different breeds to enhance genetic diversity and improve key traits, such as …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–5 Read article