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Indoor Plants: A Review on Phytoremediation

Christopher B. Lobo, Gauri N. Narawade, Archana P. Kharade, Sayali B. Umap, Sayali H. Dherange & Sanket P. Shinde · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2025

From ancient times plants are considered an auspicious symbol for many cultural and traditional purposes. Plants have also set their very significance in our lives, not only biologically but also culturally. Plants pose many beneficial activities like air purification, stress red...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1243

An Updated Investigation of Emblica officinalis: An Exceptional Flora

Satya Shandilya, Anand Kumar & Dharmshila Kumari · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2025

Amla or Indian gooseberry is an important medicinal plant in traditional Indian medicine systems. Scientifically it is known as Emblica officinalis Gaertn. or Phyllanthus emblica Linn. Amla flourishes in tropical countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, while also bein...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1242

Diversity of Angiosperms at Machigad Fort, Halashi, Kahanapur, Belagavi, India

Supriya Patil, Shreyas Betageri, Vanaja G. Patgar & K. Kotresha · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2025

The study of phytodiversity of flora within the fort is important. Fort flora found within the historical forts of Karnataka, India are vital for their rich biodiversity, including many rare and endemic species. The study of fort flora reports 278 species only angiosperms belongi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1241

Floristic Diversity of the Sudanian Zone in Ngoltongo Botanical Garden, Sindia, Mbour Department, Senegal

Diatta K, Diatta W, Mbaye AI, Sarr A, Dieng SIM, Kabou ML, Sarr M, Fall I, Haddad C & Fall AD · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2025

Background: The functions and social aspects of botanical gardens have changed over time. Originally created in the 16th century for the study of medicinal plants, they extended to Asia, America, and Africa between the 17th and 19th centuries, becoming sites for the introduction,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1239

Passiflora foetida Linn: A Phytochemically Active Weed

Sanket Pandurang Shinde & Christopher Benjamin Lobo · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2025

Passiflora foetida commonly known as ‘Stinking passion flower’ is a medicinal plant, a member of the Passifloraceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States, central and southern America. From ancient times, it is a great source of medicine worldwide. It has been us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1240

A Review on Insulin Plant (Costus Igneus L.) and Its Remedial Approaches

Sanket P. Shinde & Sanika M. Kondhalkar · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2025

Costus Igneus is a medicinal plant. This plant mostly known as a decorative plant in India, Costus igneus, it is often called the spiral flag is a member of the Costaceae family and has become known as the “insulin plant” because of its purported capacity to increase the manufact...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1238

Trees Outside Forests: Species Adopted by the HIMO Approach as Part of the Diméo-Walamaï Road Rehabilitation Project in Mokolo Council, Far North, Cameroon

Gilbert HAIWA, Mana DJIBRILLA, Madeleine HAOUA, Ghislain MOUTHE, Bernadette Gaël NTSA NGONO, Isaac DIZAOU MOUDMASSOU & Tchobsala · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2025

Biodiversity, a natural biological capital of the earth presents important opportunities for all societies, provides essential goods and services for human livelihoods and aspirations. This work assesses the potential of plant species adopted by the HIMO (High Labour Intensity) a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i1237

Monographic on Ficus sur Forssk (Moraceae): A Review on Its Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology

Diatta K, Diatta W, Mbaye AI, Sarr A, Dieng SIM, Maiga H & et Fall AD · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2024

Background: Genus Ficus, belonging to the family Moraceae, comprises more than 1,000 species of woody trees, shrubs, and vines. Ficus sur is known as fig trees or figs and native throughout the tropics. Ficus sur is used in Ayurvedic medicine for many health conditions. Aim: This...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrib/2024/v7i2235

Monographic survey of a plant in the Senegalese pharmacopoeia Ficus sycomorus L (Moraceae)

Diatta K, Diatta W, Mbaye AI, Sarr A, Dieng SIM, Maiga H & Fall AD · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2024

Background: According to the Holy Quran, the selected plant species is used for treating different disorders. All plant parts of F. Sycomorus L are pharmacologically active and used in traditional and modern medicine for treating different diseases. Previous several studies showe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrib/2024/v7i2234

Monographic study on Ficus exasperata Vahl: Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicity

Diatta K, Diatta W, Mbaye AI, Sarr A, Dieng SIM, Maiga H & Fall AD · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2024

Background: Ficus exasperata (Vahl) is widely used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as diabetes, inflammation, ulcers, hypertension, and infections.The plant parts are also used as animal fodder. Aim: The aim of the review was carried out using data from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrib/2024/v7i2233

Monographic on Ficus thonningii (Blume): A Comprehensive Overview of Its Phytochemical and Therapeutic Potential

Diatta K, Diatta W, Mbaye AI, Sarr A, Dieng SIM, Maiga H & Fall AD · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2024

Background: Ficus is the most diverse genus of woody species in Senegal's flora. Ficus trees have many and varied uses, giving them a high socio-cultural and economic value. Ficus thonningii, is extensively used in African ethnomedicine for treating a number of disease conditions...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrib/2024/v7i2232

Neocarya macrophylla (Sabine) Plant: A Brief Review of its Phytochemical Properties and Pharmacology

Diatta K, Diatta W, Mbaye AI, Sarr A, Dieng SIM, Seck A & et Fall AD · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2024

Background: The medicinal plant Neocarya macrophylla (Sabine) (Chrysobalanaceae) is widely used in traditional African medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including to relieve respiratory problems, diabetes, high blood pressure and eye inflammation. Its seeds and oil also...

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Phytotherapy Anti-Diabetic: Ethnobotanical Surveys among in the District of Mbour (Senegal)

Diatta K, Diatta W, Mbaye AI, Sarr A, Dieng SIM, Seck A & et Fall AD · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2024

Background: Despite the promises of a wide range of conventional medications, the prevalence of mellitus diabetes is steadily rising. Therefore, scientific researches on the antidiabetic effects of plants are required. Aim: The objective of this study was to evaluate the diversit...

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The Effects of Artificial Ripening (with Various Concentrations of Calcium carbide) on Proximate and Physicochemical Composition of Five Selected Climacteric Fruits within Lagos State Nigeria

R. S. Bamiwola, Adu A.A, O.J. Aderinola & Cole A.T · Asian Journal of Research in Botany · 2024

Aims: This study assessed the impact of calcium carbide (CaC₂) on the nutritional values and physicochemical properties of selected fruits in Nigeria (Mangifera indica, Musa paradisiaca, Perseaamericana, and Solanumlycopersicum). Study Design: Quantitative and laboratory analysis...

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