Chemistry & biodiversity

Asparagus is an important traditional medicinal plant with multiple species. Among these, 'Shatavari', namely, Asparagus racemosus, is one of the most widely described species, characterized by its tuberous roots and valued in the tradition…

Most Ayurvedic drugs are polyherbal formulations. Amongst Triphala, a widely utilised Ayurvedic formulation, is available globally as a health promoting agent. It consists of more than 150 bioactive compounds that work synergistically and r…

Previous studies revealed that MQEO (Maqian fruits essential oil), which is extracted from the fruit of Maqian (Zanthoxylum myriacanthum var. Pubescens), had a good anti-inflammatory effect, but the effect on endometriosis in vitro remains …

Two new xanthones, calmemxanthone A (1) and calmemxanthone B (2), along with eleven known compounds were isolated from the dried twigs of Calophyllum membranaceum Gardn. et Champ. The structures of compounds 1 and 2 were established by anal…

Until recently, bacterial species that inhabit the human vagina have been primarily studied using organism-centric approaches. Understanding how these bacterial species interact with each other and the host vaginal epithelium is essential f…