Traditional knowledge-driven bioprospecting offers access to multiple targets that can provide a safer and more cost-effective platform for newer scaffolds to facilitate drug discovery. Medicinal herbs have been used since ancient time to heal wounds, skin ulcers, pressure sores, bed sores and burns. More than 80% of the world's population still relies upon traditional medicines for varied skin diseases. The presence of various health sustaining constituents in plants has activated scientists to examine these plants with a view to determine potential wound healing properties. The medicinal...

There are an enormous number of traditional drugs associated with a vast empirical knowledge concerning their clinical use, but lacking modern investigation. This area appears to be promising for the future development of novel therapeutic agents. Albizzia lebbeck known as sirisha is being used in traditional medicine. It is reported to possess anti-asthmatic and anti-anaphylactic, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial activities. The present study is on the antioxidant activity of A. lebbeck and its role in the prevention of hepatotoxicity. A. lebbeck seems to be a...

Thrombosis and atherosclerosis associated with the rupture of vulnerable plaque are the root cause of cardiovascular events leading to serious consequences such as myocardial or cerebral infarction, at times leading to death. Anticipation of thrombogenesis has become one of the most vital targets in the prophylaxis and therapy of cardiocirculatory disorders with atherothrombotic complications. As of the shortcomings of available drugs for treating such ailments, attempts are underway to explore natural sources with protective efficacy on cardiocirculatory disorders. Herbal medicines as the...