Review ArticlePharmacognosy ReviewsVol. 20 | Issue 39 | 2026 | pp. 1–24Open access
A Review on Pharmacological Properties of Indian Innate Plants
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- 3*,
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- 1 Centre for Research, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
- 2 Department of Chemistry, Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya (Deemed to be University), Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
- 3 Department of Chemistry, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
Published in Pharmacognosy Reviews
Correspondence: Karunamoorthy Jayamoorthy
Department of Chemistry, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
Email: kjmche@gmail.com
Copyright: © 2026 Manuscript Technomedia. This is an open access article.
- Published:
- Mar 11, 2026
- Received:
- Nov 28, 2025
- Accepted:
- Feb 13, 2026
How to cite
Parameswari, M., Jayamoorthy, K., & Savitha, S. (2026). A Review on Pharmacological Properties of Indian Innate Plants. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 20(39), 1–24. https://doi.org/10.5530/phrev.20260025
Abstract
India's vast biodiversity includes a myriad of medicinal plants that have been utilized in traditional medicine for millennia. Plants have been integral to human health and medicine since ancient times, offering a vast array of pharmacologically active compounds with diverse therapeutic potentials. This review explores the broad spectrum of pharmacological properties exhibited by plants, encompassing antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and other bioactive activities. These properties stem from a rich chemical diversity present in plant extracts, including alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, phenolics, and essential oils. The review discusses the importance of these compounds in modern pharmacology, highlighting their roles in drug discovery, and development, and as natural alternatives to synthetic medications. Moreover, it addresses current trends, challenges, and future directions in utilizing plant-derived compounds for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, emphasizing their significance in both traditional and modern medicinal practices. The integration of traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches could lead to the development of novel treatments and improved health outcomes.
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| Title | A Review on Pharmacological Properties of Indian Innate Plants |
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| Authors | Mohan Parameswari; Karunamoorthy Jayamoorthy; S. Savitha |
| Affiliations | Centre for Research, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.; Department of Chemistry, Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya (Deemed to be University), Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.; Department of Chemistry, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA. |
| Corresponding author | kjmche@gmail.com |
| Journal | Pharmacognosy Reviews |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 20, Issue 39 (2026) |
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