Pleiotropic antimalarial activities and immunomodulation exhibited by Himalayan Buransh (Rhododendron arboreum) in human and rodent malaria models
Cherish Prashar, Nishtha Tiwari, Reva Sharan Thakur, Sakshi Anand, Renuka Harit, Ruby Bansal, Ahmed Mohsin, Priyanka Rani, Hem Lata Singh, Padam Raj Bhatt, Himanshu Kumar, Vineeta Singh, Soumyananda Chakraborti, Rajesh Kumar Joshi, Brijesh Rathi, , Vandana Kumari
This study demonstrates the antimalarial and immunomodulatory effects of Himalayan Buransh in vitro, in vivo, and in silico, showing potential as an adjunct therapy for drug-resistant malaria.
bioRxiv · Jun 4, 2026 · PreprintPathology