Significance of identification of ayurvedic drugs with its different sources

Exploring the therapeutic mechanism of potential phytocompounds from Kalanchoe pinnata in the treatment of diabetes mellitus by integrating network pharmacology, molecular docking and simulation approach

“…The objective of the present investigation was to explore the biochemical process responsible for the anti-diabetic effects attributed to the K. pinnata plant commonly used in traditional Indian medicinal practices, by integration of in-vitro and in-silico methods. Diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition marked by elevated blood glucose levels, which over a prolonged period can significantly impact the cardiovascular system, blood vessels, ocular health, renal function, and neurological pathways ( Shubhashree et al, 2020 ). Approximately 422 million individuals with diabetes predominantly reside in low and middle-income nations, and diabetes directly leads to 1.5 million mortality annually ( Pradeepa and Mohan, 2021 ).…”

“…According to studies, 80 % of people in underdeveloped nations depend on traditional therapies made from plants, and these are the most frequently used type of treatment for several health conditions globally for various diseases ( Halayal et al, 2023 ). India has a long history of using ethno botanical remedies, which focus on healing with medicinal plants and their by-products, there are more than 25,000 potent plant-based medications used in conventional Indian folk medicine ( Shubhashree et al, 2020 ). Numerous investigations have been conducted on indigenous plants used in traditional medicine to discover and innovate pharmaceuticals for treating endemic ailments, as documented in prior research ( Yamari et al, 2024 ).…”

Saraca asoca– morphology and diversity across its natural distribution in India

“…de Wilde, which can help in easy differentiation. 4 Sometimes these adulterants can cause adverse effects in the patients, which are not usually developed upon intake of the actual drug. Adulteration happens when the harvesting of the specific plant part is not able to meet the rising market demands when both the original and its substitute have the same vernacular name leading to identification difficulties and sometimes just for profit.…”