Citrus medica (Citron) is an underutilized fruit plant having various bioactive components in
all parts of the plant. The major bioactive compounds present are iso-limonene, citral …

In the Indian sub-continent Lantana has invaded vast tracts of dry-moist forests and other
culturable wastelands, and has potentially altered biodiversity, landscape ecology and …

Synthetic pesticides in general, are highly toxic, persistent and their harmful residues
contaminate crops, food commodities and pollute soils and groundwater. They adversely …

α-Bisabolol is one of the important monocyclic sesquiterpenes, derived naturally from
essential oils of many edible and ornamental plants. It was first obtained from Matricaria …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an emerging problem in the world that has a significant
impact on our society. AMR made conventional drugs futile against microorganisms and …

Aromatic plants have played key roles in the lives of tribal peoples living in the Himalaya by
providing products for both food and medicine. This review presents a summary of aromatic …

Among all available antimicrobials, antibiotics hold a prime position in the treatment of
infectious diseases. However, the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has posed a …

The insect nervous system is critical for its functional integrity. The cholinergic system, of
which acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is a key enzyme, is essential to the Anopheles …

Aromatic essential oils play a significant role in pharmaceuticals, food additives, cosmetics,
and perfumery. Essential oils mostly comprise aliphatic hydrocarbons, monoterpenoids …

Ethno-pharmacological relevance Medicinal plants represent one of the most accessible
resources available for snake and scorpion bite among the rural communities of Northern …