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Bioactive Compounds and GC-FID Evaluation of Azadirachta indica (Neem Tree) Leaves in Uturu Area, Nigeria

Faith Obianauju Otukwude, Ahamefula Anslem Ahuchaogu, Macaulay Moses, Udonkenna Christian Dilaku, Chinonso John Iroanya & James Onyedikachi Nwagba · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2026

Plant extract contains several bioactive constituents that have been shown to possess health promoting properties. Plant derived bioactive compounds, such as biologically active proteins, phenols, carbohydrates, alkaloids, cadiac glycosides, flavonoids, phenols, anthraquinones, p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i1226

Antioxidant and Cytotoxicity Studies of the Petroleum Fruit Extract of Spondias mombin, Aegle marmelos, Limonia acidissima, and Syzygium cumini

Kazi Aaquib Mosharaf, Sabiha Chowdhury, Sushmita Sruti Choudhury, Mohammad Sayful Islam, Jannatul Sarmin Rosny, Nusrat Jahan, Abdul Gaffer & Md. Moyen Uddin Pk · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2026

Introduction: Oxidative stress is a key factor in numerous chronic diseases, driving the search for natural antioxidants from medicinal plants as alternatives to synthetic compounds. This study aimed to scientifically evaluate the in vitro antioxidant and cytotoxic potential of m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i1225

Therapeutic, Phytochemicals and Pharmacological Perspectives of Anisochilus carnosus: A Review

S.M.L. Pramodika & A.T. Herath · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2026

Anisochilus carnosus, commonly referred to as, ‘Thicked leaved Lavender’, is a member of the Lamiaceae family and is a widely recognized medicinal plant used in several traditional medicine systems, particularly in South and Southeast Asia. This review highlights the presence of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i1223

Medicinal Significance of Phyllanthus debilis: Evidence from Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies

S.M.L. Pramodika & A.T. Herath · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2026

Medicinal plants, usually viewed as safer, more cost-effective, and more accessible than synthetic drugs, have historically been valuable therapeutic agents for treating a variety of ailments. This review aims to explore the published literature concerning the phytochemical, ethn...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i1224

Nutrient Composition of Locally Compounded Enteral Feed Powders from Soya Bean (Glycine max), Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana) and Red Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor)

Joseph Odolomarun Akuirene, Gregory Elayeche Oko, Emmanuel Ofem Egom, Felicia Akuma Ogar & Ugumanim James Edide · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2026

The high cost and limited availability of commercial enteral formulas in resource-poor settings like Nigeria and other developing countries necessitate the development of nutritious, affordable, and locally-sourced alternatives. The study is an analytical experimental design, tha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i1222

Symphoxanthone and Celibixanthone as ACE2 Inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2 Using Molecular Docking, MM GBSA and Molecular Dynamics Studies

M.H.P. Dilhara, R. Dushanan & R. Senthilnithy · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2026

The COVID-19 pandemic posed an unprecedented global health challenge, leading to the rapid development of vaccines and antiviral drugs that substantially reduced disease-related mortality. Nevertheless, conventional synthetic drug discovery remains time-consuming and is often ass...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i1221

Assessment of Pesticide Residue Levels in Some Food Crops from Markets and Farms in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Victor Matthew Ekanem, Akanimo Dianabasi Akpan & Uwem Udosen Ubong · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2025

Aim: This study assessed the levels of organochlorine pesticide residues in selected food crops [fluted pumpkin, chili pepper, maize (white and yellow), and beans (white and brown)] obtained from farms and markets in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria to quantify pesticide residues, e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i3220

Pharmacognostic Exploration and Bioactive Potential of Pandanus julianettii Martelli: A Review

Eva Susanty Simaremare, Rusnaeni Alwi, Yuliana Ruth Yabansabra, Frans Asmuruf, TettyWahyuningsih Manurung & Krisna Dewi · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2025

Background: Pandanus julianettii Martelli, an endemic plant of Papua, Indonesia, is traditionally valued for its nutritional, medicinal, and cultural roles, yet remains underexplored in pharmacognostic studies. Aims: This review synthesizes ethnobotanical, nutritional, phytochemi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i3219

Ethnobotanical Description and Anti-Salmonella Activity of Plants Used to Treat Gastrointestinal Infections at Bangourain in the Noun Division, West-Cameroon

Boniface Pone Kamdem, Jamila Aminatou Kone, Vincent NGOUANA, Yolande Nzeulienou Noubissi, Aicha Sylvanie Magniteu Lekefack, Christelle Amanda Djakam Ngola, Staelle Pierre Tedonzang, Aimerance Mabelle Madoung, Paul Keilah Lunga & Fabrice Fekam Boyom · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2025

Antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella represents a significant global risk to public health. The use of traditional medicine is a common practice in rural communities in Cameroon, especially in the Noun division where people use various plants to treat common gastrointestinal in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i3218

Exploiting the Microbial and Cancer Inhibiting Potentials of Cassia alata: using Molecular Docking, Density Functional Theory and ADMET Methods

Adindu Chinonso Blessing, Njoku Victor Obinna, Nwokeke Uche Godswill, Okeke Pamela Ifeoma, Iroamaka Stanislaus Chika, Ohaegbulam Chinyere Elizabeth & Chidiebere Arinzechukwu Maduabuchi · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2025

Cassia alata also known as senna alata is a medicinal plant widely known for its antifungal property, it is known for its ability to attack ring worm. The present work investigates the medicinal strength of cassia alata leaves by studying the anti-bacterial, anti-fungi and anti-c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i3217

Comparative Assessment of Gross Alpha and Gross Beta Activity in Soil and Sediment from Oil-Spill Sites in Rivers State, Nigeria

S. I. Ovuomarie-kevin, A. I. Olanrewaju, C. P. Ononugbo & G. O. Avwiri · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2025

Aims: Oil exploration and frequent spill incidents have created environmental and radiological safety concerns about the mobilization of existing naturally radionuclides in Rivers State. This study is to assess and compare gross alpha and gross beta activity in soil and sediment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i3216

The Effects of Starvation- Induced Stress with G. kola Extracts and Ketogenic Diet on Some Oxidative Stress Markers in Male Wistar Rats

EMILY KIRIDI G.E, KIANEN SEKIITA, Solomon M. Uvoh & LEGHEMO, K. EBIFAGHE · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2025

Aim/Objective: This study investigated the Effects of Induced starvation with G.Kola extracts and ketogenic diet administration on oxidative stress markers. Methods: A total of 49 wistar rats acclimatized for two weeks weighing between 145-161g                   were used for thi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i3215

Phytochemical Screening and Neuropharmacological Evaluation of Methanolic Seed Extract of Cassia Obtusifolia in Albino Mice

M. Naveena, M. Anjana, M. Soujanya, D. Sukanya & K. Sri Harshini · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2025

Neurodegenerative disorders (ND) are a significant cause of illness and death worldwide, especially among older adults. Individuals who suffer from these conditions frequently experience low quality of life, higher mortality, and social isolation. Additionally, 80% of people worl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i3214

Chemical Characterization and Phytochemical Profiling of Ethanol Leaf Extracts of Chromolaena odorata, Anacardium occidentale, and Phyllanthus amarus Harvested in Calabar, Nigeria

Chibuzor Onyinye Okonkwo, Gregory Elayeche Oko, Nelson Bikom Oyong, Sunday Nnamdi Okonkwo, Chizuruoke Oluomachi Chukwu & David-Oku Esien · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2025

Medicinal plants continue to constitute an invaluable source of natural bioactive chemicals with diverse Pharmaceutical Potentials. This study evaluated the chemical composition and phytochemical profile of ethanol leaf extracts of Chromolaena odorata, Anacardium occidentale, and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i3213

Phytochemical Analysis of N-Hexane Leaf Extract of Conoclinum coelestinum (Blue Mistflower) Using Ultraviolet-visible and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry

Mary Olire Edema, Ogwuche Christiana Ene, Odiri Ughumiakpor & Innocent Chukwujekwu Onunkwo · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2025

This study evaluates the phytochemical composition and characterization of n-hexane extracts of Conoclinum coelestinum leaves. Fresh leaves were extracted with a Soxhlet extractor using n-hexane as the solvent, and the extract was subjected to phytochemical analysis, characteriza...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i3212