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Original Research

Published on 02 Jan 2026

Cedrol ameliorates inflammatory bowel disease via mitochondrial biogenesis, gut microbiota restoration, and intestinal barrier repair

in Ethnopharmacology

Mo-Rong Xu
Chia-Hsin Lin
Chung-Hsuan Wang
Sheng-Yang Wang

Frontiers in Pharmacology

doi 10.3389/fphar.2025.1619537

169 views

Review

Published on 02 Jan 2026

Evidence-based production framework for herbal medicine regulation in Indonesia

in Ethnopharmacology

Mohamad Kashuri
Taruna Ikrar
Sutriyo
Abdul Mun’im
Arry Yanuar

Frontiers in Pharmacology

doi 10.3389/fphar.2025.1730273

152 views

Systematic Review

Published on 02 Jan 2026

Efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal medicine for metabolic conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

in Ethnopharmacology

Yinglin Liang
Hongshen Yu
Jie Ren
Jiayi Ren
Guanlin Chen
Yikai Zhang
Yefeng Cai
Xiaojia Ni

Frontiers in Pharmacology

doi 10.3389/fphar.2025.1644950

390 views

Systematic Review

Published on 02 Jan 2026

Effects of modified Soyo-san (Xiao-yao-san, Shoyo-san) combined with antidepressants on post-stroke depression and functional recovery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Ethnopharmacology

Jeongrim Bak
Hyowon Jin
Jong-Min Yun
Jungtae Leem

Frontiers in Pharmacology

doi 10.3389/fphar.2025.1651831

177 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 31 Dec 2025

Traditional Herbal Medicine for Obesity-Related Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis and Data Mining Study

in Ethnopharmacology

Lei Tang
Haijuan Liu
Ying Pang
Guohua Wang
Zheng Wang
Tianyao Lv

Frontiers in Pharmacology

Review

Accepted on 30 Dec 2025

Pulmonary Hypertension: Etiology and Anti-Inflammatory Treatment Pathways of Natural Products

in Ethnopharmacology

Liyang Li
Xing Huang
Maojun Cheng
Chengxun He
Changmao Dai
Fang Ding
Jia Xu
Feier Chen
Kaichen Zhang
Li Xueping

Frontiers in Pharmacology

Systematic Review

Accepted on 30 Dec 2025

Progress, Critical Challenges, and Translational Prospects of Intranasal Administration of Botanical Essential Oils for the Treatment of Depression

in Ethnopharmacology

Kexin Cheng
Hongyi Zhao
Kui He
Xiuwen Xia
王祎
Shuyu Wang
WeiHong Li

Frontiers in Pharmacology

150 views

Review

Accepted on 30 Dec 2025

Natural terpenoids with therapeutic potential against pulmonary arterial hypertension

in Ethnopharmacology

Kaijie Dang
Junru Zhang
Kexin Yu
Xinyu Liu
Yi Zhu
Xiuli Yang
XIAO LIU
Chuantao Zhang

Frontiers in Pharmacology

Original Research

Accepted on 30 Dec 2025

Ginsenoside Rk1 alleviates lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced cognitive impairment by modulating synaptic plasticity

in Ethnopharmacology

Xuesong Zhang
Funan Ning
Biqun zhang
Jiaqi Ji
Junzuo Zheng
Xiaosong Hu
Zhiang Liu
Li Ding
Ping Wang
Zhou Lan

Frontiers in Pharmacology

Review

Accepted on 30 Dec 2025

Pharmacological Advances in Multi-Targeted Strategies for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Perspective Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine

in Ethnopharmacology

Yanli Zhao
Jiabao Liao
Panpan Pang
JingYuan Li
Suocai Su
Mengqiu Shao
Weibo Wen
Furong Xu

Frontiers in Pharmacology

Review

Accepted on 29 Dec 2025

Tribulus terrestris L.: A Medicinal Plant with Promising Therapeutic Potential for Skin Diseases

in Ethnopharmacology

Xiao-Mu Wang
Xiao-Min Liu
Yan Zeng
Ke-Jing Zhu
Tian-Tian Shen
Fang Bian

Frontiers in Pharmacology

106 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 29 Dec 2025

Traditional Herbal Medicine for Opioid-Induced Constipation in Patients with Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

in Ethnopharmacology

Su Hyeon Lee
Hayun Jin
Eun Hye Kim
Seong Woo Yoon

Frontiers in Pharmacology

Systematic Review

Accepted on 29 Dec 2025

The Effect of Plant Active Substances on Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

in Ethnopharmacology

Xueyan Feng
Shuangbo Fan
Fengqin Wei

Frontiers in Pharmacology

Original Research

Accepted on 29 Dec 2025

GRAYU: Graph-based Database integrating Ayurvedic formulations, medicinal plants, phytochemicals and diseases

in Ethnopharmacology

Ramanathan Sowdhamini
Sarthak Joshi
Aditi Pathak
Dheemanth Reddy Regati
Revathy Menon
Deepthi S Ajith
Aditya Sheshadri
Neerja Viswanathan
Poulomi Ray
Vimarishi Koul

Frontiers in Pharmacology

Original Research

Accepted on 29 Dec 2025

Bushen Huoxue decoction alleviates Bisphenol A-induced infertility through the PMK-1 mitogen-activated protein kinases signaling pathway and downstream mitochondrial unfolded protein response in Caenorhabditis elegans

in Ethnopharmacology

Linlin Chen
Kanglu Wu
Chenyi Shou
Lijun Zhang
Mengya Tu
Borui Wang
Yun Cai
Zihui Zheng
Jia Sun
Qinli Ruan

Frontiers in Pharmacology

Review

Accepted on 29 Dec 2025

Natural Products Targeting the MAPK Signaling Pathway: Potential Options for Ulcerative Colitis Treatment

in Ethnopharmacology

Canglin Li
Zuoqiang Li
ya zheng

Frontiers in Pharmacology

Original Research

Accepted on 26 Dec 2025

Neuroprotective and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Wyethia Species: Therapeutic Potential for Neurodegenerative Diseases

in Ethnopharmacology

Idowu Jonas Sagbo
David Soriano-Castell
Jon Rebman
Pamela Maher

Frontiers in Pharmacology

Original Research

Accepted on 26 Dec 2025

THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF COMBINATION MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS (NevG) IN ISCHEMIC STROKE: CORRELATING MOTOR FUNCTION, COGNITIVE RECOVERY, AND HIPPOCAMPAL INTEGRITY IN MCAO RATS

in Ethnopharmacology

Nur Athirah
Misya Afiqah Noor Tuah
Nik Nasihah Nik Ramli
Hussin Muhammad
Zolkapli Eshak
Ping Liao
Chen Bo
Yatinesh Kumari
Imrana Jazuli
Che Mohd Nasril Che Mohd Nassir

Frontiers in Pharmacology

Review

Accepted on 25 Dec 2025

Research progress on mechanisms and applications of Chinese herbal pairs in Treating Hyperplasia of Mammary Gland

in Ethnopharmacology

Lu Liu
Yuxuan Zhang
Wei Shen
Wanyu Li
Xudong Lei
Xiaoyan Dai

Frontiers in Pharmacology

Review

Accepted on 23 Dec 2025

Potential of natural drug modulation of CaMKII in the treatment of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury

in Ethnopharmacology

Kai Yang
Ping Zhang
XiaoShan Hui
Chao Liu
Jun Li
Yongmei Liu

Frontiers in Pharmacology

Review

Accepted on 23 Dec 2025

Astragaloside IV is A Potential Natural Neuroprotective Agent for Stroke: A Review

in Ethnopharmacology

Qiao-Li Zhang
Wenxiu Qin
Xiu-Juan Li
Yun-Bo Zhang
Ming Li
Zhong-Nan Mao

Frontiers in Pharmacology

193 views

Opinion

Accepted on 23 Dec 2025

Integrating Traditional and Herbal Medicine into Heatwave Resilience and Care

in Ethnopharmacology

Manoj M L
Kranthi Kiran Akula
Harsha V Hegde
Subarna Roy

Frontiers in Pharmacology

188 views

Clinical Trial

Accepted on 23 Dec 2025

Inhalation of Phlai-Containing Essential Oil Enhances Cognition: A Comparison with Olive Oil in Healthy Adults

in Ethnopharmacology

Sumittra Gomonchareonsiri
Warangkana Arpornchayanon
Sunee Chansakaow
Pairada Varnado
Prof. Nahathai Wongpakaran, MD, FRCPsychT
Tinakon Wongpakaran

Frontiers in Pharmacology

111 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 23 Dec 2025

Tianqi Jiangtang Capsule in the Treatment of Patients with Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis#

in Ethnopharmacology

Yanjiao Liu
Yifan Chen
Liuding Wang
Zhonghui Jiang
Zhuye Gao

Frontiers in Pharmacology

137 views

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Cedrol ameliorates inflammatory bowel disease via mitochondrial biogenesis, gut microbiota restoration, and intestinal barrier repair

Evidence-based production framework for herbal medicine regulation in Indonesia

Efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal medicine for metabolic conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Effects of modified Soyo-san (Xiao-yao-san, Shoyo-san) combined with antidepressants on post-stroke depression and functional recovery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Traditional Herbal Medicine for Obesity-Related Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis and Data Mining Study

Pulmonary Hypertension: Etiology and Anti-Inflammatory Treatment Pathways of Natural Products

Progress, Critical Challenges, and Translational Prospects of Intranasal Administration of Botanical Essential Oils for the Treatment of Depression

Natural terpenoids with therapeutic potential against pulmonary arterial hypertension

Ginsenoside Rk1 alleviates lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced cognitive impairment by modulating synaptic plasticity

Pharmacological Advances in Multi-Targeted Strategies for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Perspective Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine

Tribulus terrestris L.: A Medicinal Plant with Promising Therapeutic Potential for Skin Diseases

Traditional Herbal Medicine for Opioid-Induced Constipation in Patients with Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

The Effect of Plant Active Substances on Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

GRAYU: Graph-based Database integrating Ayurvedic formulations, medicinal plants, phytochemicals and diseases

Bushen Huoxue decoction alleviates Bisphenol A-induced infertility through the PMK-1 mitogen-activated protein kinases signaling pathway and downstream mitochondrial unfolded protein response in Caenorhabditis elegans

Natural Products Targeting the MAPK Signaling Pathway: Potential Options for Ulcerative Colitis Treatment

Neuroprotective and Anti-inflammatory Activity of Wyethia Species: Therapeutic Potential for Neurodegenerative Diseases

THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF COMBINATION MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS (NevG) IN ISCHEMIC STROKE: CORRELATING MOTOR FUNCTION, COGNITIVE RECOVERY, AND HIPPOCAMPAL INTEGRITY IN MCAO RATS

Research progress on mechanisms and applications of Chinese herbal pairs in Treating Hyperplasia of Mammary Gland

Potential of natural drug modulation of CaMKII in the treatment of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury

Astragaloside IV is A Potential Natural Neuroprotective Agent for Stroke: A Review

Integrating Traditional and Herbal Medicine into Heatwave Resilience and Care

Inhalation of Phlai-Containing Essential Oil Enhances Cognition: A Comparison with Olive Oil in Healthy Adults

Tianqi Jiangtang Capsule in the Treatment of Patients with Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis#