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Wild Edible Fruit Plants as Functional Food Resources: A Critical Review of Nutritional Composition and Biological Activities

Vaishnavi Pophale & Rupali Shirsat · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2026

Background: Wild edible fruits have been integral to traditional diets and indigenous health-care systems for centuries. These fruits are rich in essential nutrients, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and diverse bioactive compounds that contribute to human health and nutrition....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i2252

Potential Plant-Based Antibacterial Agent: In vitro Antibacterial Activity of Rauvolfia tetraphylla Methanolic Leaf Extract

S. Shenya, S. D. Sendanayake, L. S. D. Medis & G. N. Dilrukshi · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2026

Aims: The present study evaluated the in vitro antibacterial activity of the methanolic leaf extract of Rauvolfia tetraphylla against selected bacterial strains. Study Design: Laboratory-based in vitro experimental study. Methodology: Fresh R. tetraphylla leaves were collected, a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i2251

Comparative Phytochemical, Antioxidant, and GC–MS Profiling of Polar Leaf and Stem Bark Extracts of Khaya senegalensis

Utaji, Isaac Ikwu, Ezeigwe, Francisca Chinemerem, Okoh, Andrew Okoh, Palang, Winifred & Agbi, Christiana Ayopo · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2026

Background: Medicinal plants are important sources of bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential and are increasingly being investigated as alternatives to synthetic drugs for managing oxidative stress, microbial infections, and other health disorders. Khaya senegalensis (Afr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i2250

Dietary Supplementation with Chlorella vulgaris Confers Protection against Streptococcus agalactiae in Nile Tilapia: An NMR-Based Metabolomics Approach

Hamza Ahmed Pantami, Khozirah Shaari, Muhammad Safwan Ahamad Bustamam, Chong Chou Min & Intan Safinar Ismail · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2026

Background: Disease outbreaks, particularly those caused by Streptococcus agalactiae, represent a significant challenge in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) aquaculture. While Chlorella vulgaris is recognized as a promising immunostimulant due to its rich nutrient profile, the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i2249

Phytochemical Profiling and Anti-Inflammatory Evaluation of Selected Nigerian Spices: Evidence of Synergistic Bioactivity beyond Phytochemical Abundance

Utaji Isaac Ikwu, Ezeigwe Francisca Chinemerem, Okoh Andrew Okoh & Daniel Kunomren Abigail · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2026

Background: Spices, rich in bioactive phytochemicals, are widely used for culinary and medicinal purposes and are increasingly studied as potential natural alternatives to conventional anti-inflammatory drugs with fewer side effects. Aims: The study aims to evaluate the phytochem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i2248

Antibacterial Activity, Phytochemical Screening, and GC MS Profiling of Annona senegalensis Leaf and Stem Bark Extracts Against Selected Bacterial Pathogens

Aisha Esther Ibrahim & Danjuma Bulus · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2026

Background: Antimicrobial resistance among bacterial pathogens continues to pose a serious global public health challenge, limiting the effectiveness of conventional antibiotics and necessitating the exploration of alternative therapeutic agents, including medicinal plants with d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i2247

Nutritional Composition, Bioactive Properties, and Agri-Food Applications of Walnuts and Pomegranate Fruits

Aleksander Petre & Dritan Topi · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2026

Walnuts (Juglans regia L.) and pomegranates (Punica granatum L.) are among the most nutritionally and pharmacologically significant fruits in the human diet, yet a comprehensive comparative review of their bioactive profiles and combined therapeutic potential remains lacking. Thi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i2246

Electricity Generation Using a Zinc–copper Electrochemical Cell with Saltwater Electrolyte

Lishilinimye Orim Okang, Queency Etim Essien, Sampson Edet Nsa, Efa Ubi Ikpi, Iferi Ubi Okoi & Michael E. Ishaje · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2026

The increasing demand for clean, affordable, and sustainable energy has encouraged the exploration of alternative methods of electricity generation for domestic consumption. This study investigates the feasibility of harnessing electricity from sodium chloride (NaCl) and water (H...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i2245

Epigenetic Toxicology of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: Mechanisms, Transgenerational Effects, and Human Health Implications

Chidinma Lorretta Gab-Obinna, Daniel Obinna Eke, Bassey Atte Inyang, Ameh Uyo Praisegod, Harbor Kelechi Chima & Esther Uyoyooghene Olokede · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2026

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are exogenous substances that threaten human and environmental health by interfering with hormonal signalling. A growing body of research indicates that EDCs have long-lasting biological effects through epigenetic modifications, such as DNA m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i2244

Systematic Review of Multitarget Natural Products and Phytochemicals for Neurodegenerative Disease Therapy and Therapeutic Potentials

Verity Ghansah, Reginald Oyortey, Rachael Boluwatife Oke, Oyinlade Cecilia Ogundare, Onanuga Daniel Adeola, Aghahowa Iredoman Edward & Mariam Iyabo Adeoba · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2026

Background: Neurodegenerative diseases are severe and incurable health issues that affect millions of people. Phytochemicals are being increasingly studied, for their multitarget effects. Aim: The objective is to examine research studies on multitarget natural products and phytoc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i2243