Rajesh Saini

Ficus auriculata Lour. (Moraceae) as a Medicinal and Nutritional Resource with Phytochemical Diversity and Pharmacological Potential

Rajesh Saini, Bhuwan Chandra Joshi & Aanchal Loshali · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Ficus auriculata Lour. (Moraceae) is a wild edible fig traditionally used as food, fodder and in local medicinal practices across parts of Asia. This review synthesises literature published up to 2026 on its botanical characteristics, ethnomedicinal uses, nutritional composition,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i11793

Ethnobotanical, Phytochemical and Therapeutic Aspects of Myrica esculenta Buch. -Ham. ex D. Don (Myricaceae): A Comprehensive Review

Rajesh Saini & Bhuwan Chandra Joshi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2026

Background: Myrica esculenta Buch. -Ham. ex D. Don (Myricaceae) is a Himalayan medicinal and edible species with substantial ethnobotanical, nutritional and therapeutic relevance. Its fruits, bark, leaves, roots and flowers are used by indigenous communities and in Ayurvedic prep...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i74717

Medicinal Significance of Pyracantha crenulata: Insights into Botany, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology

Rajesh Saini & Bhuwan Chandra Joshi · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Background: Pyracantha crenulata (D. Don.) M. Roem. is an evergreen shrub also called as Himalayan firethorn, belongs to family Rosaceae inherent in the Himalayan areas of India, China and Nepal. Various parts of the plant have long been used in traditional medicine for the treat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i3744