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Dr. Kanwal Ashiq

Senior Lecturer

Faculty of Pharmacy

Email: kanwal.ashiq@superior.edu.pk

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Research Areas

Medicinal Chemistry, Ethnopharmacology, Natural Product Research

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kanwal-Ashiq-2

Dr. Kanwal Ashiq is an accomplished pharmacist, researcher, and academic leader with a distinguished record in medicinal chemistry, natural product research, analytical method development, and phytopharmacology. Her research spans phytochemical analysis, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory studies, enzyme inhibition (XOD/XO), in‑vitro and in‑vivo evaluations of bioactive plant compounds, COVID‑19-related research, and science education. She has been recognized […]

Dr. Kanwal Ashiq is an accomplished pharmacist, researcher, and academic leader with a distinguished record in medicinal chemistry, natural product research, analytical method development, and phytopharmacology. Her research spans phytochemical analysis, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory studies, enzyme inhibition (XOD/XO), in‑vitro and in‑vivo evaluations of bioactive plant compounds, COVID‑19-related research, and science education. She has been recognized […]

  1. Potential Role of Carica papaya (Papaya) in Managing Inflammation and Hypertension. Kanwal Ashiq*, Naureen Shehzadi, Muhammad Tanveer Khan, Khalid Hussain. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences. 2025;20(03):326–334. https://doi.org/10.18502/sjms.v20i3.18835
  2. Phytochemical Analysis and Anti-obesity Effects of Kalanchoe pinnata Root-Stem Methanol Extract. Maryam Ashraf, Kanwal Ashiq*, Muhammad Zaeem Ahsan, Shafiq Ali Shah, Abubakar Munir, Rimsha Ahsan Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences. 2025;20(03): 366 – 384. http://dx.doi.org/10.18502/sjms.v20i3.18552
  3. Ahsan R, Ashiq K*, Shah SA, Ahsan MZ, Shafiullah S, Ashraf M, Bukhari I. Phytochemical profiling and anti-obesity potential of the methanol extract of Carica papaya ripe fruit peel. Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine. 2025 Aug 5.
  4. Mustafa N, Ashiq K, Mustafa E, Ali S, Zaka M. Awareness of breast self-examination and understanding of breast cancer treatment options among female patients of Lahore, Pakistan: a cross-sectional study. Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene. 2025 Jan 31;65(4):E538. https://doi.org/10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2024.65.4.3361
  5. Batool A, Akbar J, Ashiq K*, Munir A, Alsubari K, Ashiq S. Phytochemical Profiling Using GCMS and HPLC and Evaluation of Anti-oxidant, Anti-inflammatory and Anti-bacterial Activities of Lawsonia Inermis. Pakistan Journal of Analytical & Environmental Chemistry. 2024;25(2):313-27. https://doi.org/10.21743/pjaec/2024.12.13
  6. Ahmad , K. Ashiq*, S. A. Shah, I. Ashfaq and Shafiullah. Investigating zingiber officinale rhizome’s phytochemical makeup and bioactivity: a comparison of aqueous and ethanol extracts for antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences. 2024; 34 (6): https://doi.org/10.36899/JAPS.2024.6.0823
  7. Ali E, Ashiq K, Nabi MG, Gul M, Gul M. Metal Complexes and Their Role in Treatment of the Arthritis. GMJ. 2024 Oct 11;35(4):452-6. https://doi.org/10.12996/gmj.2024.3866
  8. Ashiq K*, Ashiq S, Perveen R. Targeting Hypertension and Hyperuricemia Simultaneously: Exploring Natural Remedies for Integrated Treatment. Pak Heart J. 2024; 57(2):173-5. https://doi.org/10.47144/phj.v57i2.2736
  9. Ashiq S, Ashiq K, Rehman AU. Use of polygenic and clinical risk scores in wide spectrum congenital heart malformations: a diagnostic and therapeutic perspective. Pakistan Heart Journal. 2024;57(1):75-6.
  10. Batool, K. Ashiq*, M. Khalid, A. Munir, J. Akbar and A. Ahmed A. An up-to-date review on the phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of the Lawsonia inermis. The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences. 2024;34(1): https://doi.org/10.36899/JAPS.2024.1.0692
  11. Ashiq S, Hyder SN, Ashiq K, Sabar MF. Role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor as a Potential Biomarker in Congenital Heart Defects: A Systematic Review. The Journal of Tehran University Heart Center. 2023;18(4):237-43. https://doi.org/10.18502/jthc.v18i4.14822
  12. Kanwal Ashiq*, Sana Ashiq, Aisha Mobashar, Farah Abid, Anam Yasmeen, Naureen Shehzadi, Muhammad Tanveer Khan. Khalid Hussain. An updated review on rheumatoid arthritis (RA): epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and the current approaches for its treatment. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences (SJMS). 2023;18(4): 539–551. https://doi.org/10.18502/sjms.v18i4.14742
  13. Ashiq K*, Ashiq S, Alsubari K. The Effects of Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors on the Management of Cardiovascular Diseases. Pak Heart J. 2023;56(4):290-2. https://doi.org/10.47144/phj.v56i4.2633
  14. Ashiq S, Ashiq K. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP), Microbiological Profile and Antibiotic Resistance Pattern: A Systematic Review. Gazi Medical Journal. 2023;34(4). https://medicaljournal.gazi.edu.tr/index.php/GMJ/article/view/3862
  15. Ashiq K*, Ashiq S, Mobashar A, Abid F, Yasmeen A, Shehzadi N, Khan MT, Hussain K. An Updated Review on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and the Current Approaches for Its Treatment. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences (SJMS). 2023 Dec 29:539-51.
  16. Ashiq K. Importance of Project-based learning (PBL) for Pharmacy Education. Turkish Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2023. 20(5):345-346. https://doi.org/10.4274/tjps.galenos.2022.69023
  17. Ashiq K, Ashiq S, Mustafa N. Pharmacogenomics and the Concept of Personalized Medicine for the Management of Hypertension. Pakistan Heart Journal. 2023 Jun 29;56(2):188-90. https://doi.org/10.47144/phj.v56i2.2553
  18. Sana Ashiq, Kanwal Ashiq, Muhammad Farooq Sabir. The role of integrin beta 3 polymorphisms in coronary artery disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Pakistan Heart Journal 2023;56(1):66-71. https://doi.org/10.47144/phj.v56i1.2362
  19. Nabi MG, Latif A, Ashiq K, Parveen R, Shah SA, Fiaz A, Ramzan Z. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential of Daucus carota l. Seed extracts. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences 2023:33(1). https://doi.org/10.36899/JAPS.2023.1.0612
  20. Mayyda Asif Bajwa, Kanwal Ashiq*. COVID-19 Vaccine and Role of Community Pharmacists. Sudan Medical Journal 2023;18(1):121-123 http://dx.doi.org/10.18502/sjms.v18i1.12873
  21. Anwar, R., M.U. Khalil and Ashiq. 2022. Assessment of anti-hypertensive potential of Colebrookea oppositifolia by angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition. Biologia (Pakistan), 68(2): 31-39. https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.Biologia/2022/68.1.31.39
  22. Rukhsana Anwar, Ammara Abd-Us-Sattar, Afifa Noor, Kanwal Ashiq and Shah Jahan. Effect of Colebrookea oppositifolia Leaf Extracts on Cytochrome P450 and Glutathione S-Transferase Activity in Rats. Biologia 2022:68(1):1-10. https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.Biologia/2022/68.1.1.10
  23. Sidra Qurat-ul-Ain, Anwar Rukhsana, Sahar Isma Tariq, Ashiq Kanwal. Berberis lyceum root bark extract attenuates anticancer drugs-induced neurotoxicity and cardiotoxicity in rats. African health Sciences 2022:22(3):192-210 http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v22i3.22
  24. Ashiq K*, Ashiq S, Shehzadi N, Hussain K, Khan MT. Prevalence and Control of the Hypertension in Patients Suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis. Pakistan Heart Journal. 2022 Dec 31;55(4):421-2.
  25. Sana Ashiq, Kanwal Ashiq, Muhammad Farooq Sabir. The complex relationship of paraoxonase gene polymorphisms with coronary artery disease and lipid metabolism. Pakistan Heart Journal 2022; 57(3): 307-308 https://doi.org/10.47144/phj.v55i3.2263
  26. Rukhsana Anwar, Dur-e-Amna Gulzar, Ammara Abd-us-Sattar, Kanwal Ashiq. Amelioration of streptozotocin-induced neurotoxicity in rats by a standardized extract of Cydonia oblonga seeds. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Sciences 2022; 21(4): 848-857. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v21i4.60284
  27. Kanwal Ashiq*, Mehwish Qayyum, Mayyda Asif Bajwa, Sana Ashiq, Farah Abid, Saleha Yasir. Assessment of the pharmacists towards the use of herbal medicines in Lahore, Pakistan. Rawal Medical Journal 2022; 47(3): 684-688. http://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=111327
  28. Kanwal Ashiq*, Sana Ashiq, Naureen Shahzadi. Hyperuricemia and its association with hypertension: risk factors and management. Pakistan Heart Journal. 2022;55(2):200-201. https://doi.org/10.47144/phj.v55i2.2251
  29. Ashiq K*, Bajwa MA, Khokhar R, Abid F, Tanveer S, Qayyum M, Ashiq S, Jameel S. A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Knowledge, Beliefs and Practices Regarding Traditional Medicine Use among Pharmacy Students of Different Private and Government Universities of Lahore, Pakistan. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science. 2022;21(2):323-34. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v21i2.58065
  30. Kanwal Ashiq*, Mayyda Asif Bajwa, Sana Ashiq, Mehwish Qayyum, Anam Yasmeen, Farah Abid, Arooj Mian, Anjum Shahzad, Samreen Tanveer, Rabia Khokhar. Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Assessment of the Gout Patients Residing in Lahore, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry 2022;11(2):76-82 https://doi.org/10.36283/PJMD11-2/012
  31. Kanwal Ashiq*, Khalid Hussain, Muhammad Islam, Naureen Shehzadi, Ejaz Ali1, Sana Ashiq. Medicinal plants of Pakistan and their xanthine oxidase inhibition activity to treat gout: a systematic review. Turkish Journal of Botany 2022;45(S1-2):733-738. DOI: 10.3906/bot-2109-19.
  32. Kanwal Ashiq*, Bushra Naureen, Sana Ashiq. Metal Complexes and Their Potential Therapeutic Role against COVID-19: Recent Developments in Drug Designing. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences 2021;16(2021): 540–545. https://doi.org/10.18502/sjms.v16i4.9951
  33. Wajeeha Ishtiyaq, Arslan Tariq, Nasir Abbas, Kanwal Ashiqa*, Mayyda Asif Bajwa, Aysha Aslam, Azka Fatima, Sana Ashiq. Design, Characterization, Analytical HPLC Method Validation and Stability Studies of Racecadotril Capsules. Sindh University Research Journal 2021;53(4):21-31 https://sujo.usindh.edu.pk/index.php/SURJ/article/view/4220
  34. Ashiq S, Ashiq K, Sabar MF. The role of NKX2-5 gene polymorphisms in congenital heart disease (CHD): a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Egyptian Heart Journal (Springer Nature). 2021;73(1):1-9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43044-021-00199-w
  35. Sana Ashiq, Kanwal Ashiq, Muhammad Farooq Sabir. The association of Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) gene polymorphisms with the coronary artery disease. Interventional Cardiology Journal. 2021;13(3): 317-320. https://www.openaccessjournals.com/articles/the-association-of-paraoxonase-1-pon1-gene-polymorphisms-with-the-coronary-artery-disease-14671.html
  36. Kanwal Ashiq*, Sana Ashiq. Covid-19 pandemic and management of hypertension. Pakistan Heart Journal. 2021;54(3): 275-276. https://doi.org/10.47144/phj.v54i3.2118
  37. Kanwal Ashiq*, Mehwish Qayyum, Rashida Parveen, Mayyda Asif Bajwa, Shafiq Ali Shah, Rana Mohsin Ismail, Sana Ashiq. Drug discovery and development: current practices and future. Int. J. Biosci. 2021;19(30): 31-39. https://innspub.net/ijb/drug-discovery-and-development-current-practices-and-future/
  38. Ashiq K, Ashiq S, Sadia H. Pharmacy Education and Role of the Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Bangladesh J Med Sci. 2021;20(Special Issue on COVID-19):183-184. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v20i5.55418
  39. Sana Ashiq, Kanwal Ashiq. Potential role of gut microbiota in obesity and cardiovascular diseases. Pakistan Heart Journal. 2021;54(3): 275-276. https://doi.org/10.47144/phj.v54i3.2129
  40. Kanwal A*, Bajwa MA, Ashiq S, Qayyum M, Khokhar R, Tanveer S. An Updated Review: The Year 2020 and COVID-19 Pandemic. Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TJPS). 2021; 45 (5): 421-427 http://www.tjps.pharm.chula.ac.th/ojs/index.php/tjps/article/view/442
  41. Sana Ashiq and Kanwal Ashiq. The role of paraoxonase 1 (PON1) gene polymorphisms in coronary artery disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Biochemical Genetics (Springer Nature). 2021; 18:1-21. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10528-021-10043-0
  42. Sana Ashiq and Kanwal Ashiq. The association of Apolipoprotein-E (APOE) gene polymorphisms with coronary artery disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics (Springer Nature). 2021; 16:1-8 https://doi.org/10.1186/s43042-021-00135-2
  43. Kanwal Ashiq*, Mayyda Asif Bajwa, Samreen Tanveer, Mehwish Qayyum, Sana Ashiq, Rabia Khokhar, Farah Abid. A comprehensive review on gout: the epidemiological trends, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association. 2021;17(4):1234-1238 https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.313
  44. Mehnaz Ghulum Nabi, Abida Latif, Kanwal Ashiq, Shafiq Ali Shah, Ahdania Batool, Sadaf Faiz. Pharmacological and phytochemical overview of Daucus carota L. (Black carrot). International Journal of Biosciences. 2021;19(2);160-169. https://www.innspub.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IJB-Vol-19-No-2-p-160-169.pdf
  45. Ashiq K*, Bajwa MA, Ashiq S, Ashiq K. COVID-19 Pandemic and its Impact on the Pharmacy Education. Turkish Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2021;18(2):122-123 https://doi.org/10.4274/tjps.galenos.2020.39024
  46. Muslim Bin Aqeel, Sana Ashiq, Mayyda Asif Bajwa, Kanwal Ashiq. Potential Role of Glucose Transporters in Glucose Homeostasis: a Narrative Review. RADS Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2021;9(1):82-85. https://doi.org/10.37962/jpps.v9i1.424
  47. Mehwish Qayyum, Mubashra Gul, Mayyda Asif Bajwa, Rashida Perveen, Kanwal Ashiq, Maria Gul, Waqas Noor, Hina Awais. Phytoconstituents and Pharmacological Profile of Echinacea purpurea. Int. J. Biosci.2021;19(3): 66-72.
  48. Bajwa MA, Ashiq K*, Hafeez H, Qayyum M, Tanveer S, Arslan W. Health Emergency with   COVID-19   and   Supporting Role  of  Community  Pharmacists  in  RADS J Pharm Pharm Sci. 2020; 8(4):1-5. https://doi.org/10.37962/jpps.v8i4.421
  49. Tanveer S, Athar Masood A, Ashiq K, Qayyum M, Bajwa M A, Rukh A S, Arshad A, Sattar R. A Review on Existing Tetracyclines Analogues and Their Pharmacologically Targeted SAR. RADS J Pharm Pharm Sci. 2020; 8(3):1-8. https://doi.org/10.37962/jpps.v8i3.426
  50. Sana Ashiq, Kanwal Ashiq. In-silico analysis of PON1, PON2 and PON3 genes role in coronary artery disease. International Journal of Computational Biology and Drug Design 2020;13(4):415-423. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJCBDD.2020.111057
  51. Ashiq S, Ashiq K. Genetic perspective of the congenital heart disease. Pakistan Heart Journal 2020;53(3):1-3. https://www.pkheartjournal.com/index.php/pkheart/article/view/1982
  52. Sadia H, Bhinder MA, Irshad A, Zahid B, Ahmed R, Ashiq S, Malik K, Riaz M, Nadeem T, Ashiq K, Akbar A. Determination of expression profile of p53 gene in different grades of breast cancer tissues by real time PCR. African Health Sciences. 2020;20(3):1273-82. https://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v20i3.32
  53. Kanwal A*, Ashiq S, Bajwa MA, Tanveer S, Qayyum M. Knowledge, attitude and practices among the inhabitants of Lahore, Pakistan towards the COVID-19 pandemic: an immediate online based cross-sectional survey while people are under the lockdown. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science. 2020 July;20(Special issue):69-76. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v19i0.48169
  54. Bajwa MA, Ashiq K*. The COVID-19 Crisis and Supportive Role of Pharmacists in Cancer Patients. Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences (JDUHS). 2020 30;14(2):95-6. https://doi.org/10.36570/jduhs.2020.2.966
  55. Sana Ashiq, Kanwal Ashiq. The role of NKX2-5 gene polymorphisms in congenital heart disease(CHD): a systematic review. PROSPERO 2020 CRD42020207952 Available from https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42020207952
  56. Sana Ashiq, Kanwal Ashiq. The role of paraoxonase 1 (PON1) gene polymorphisms in coronary artery disease: a systematic review. PROSPERO 2020 CRD42020202278 Available from: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42020202278
  57. Sana Ashiq, Kanwal Ashiq. The association between Apolipoprotein-E (APOE) gene polymorphisms and its association with coronary artery diseases: a systematic review and metaanalysis. PROSPERO 2020 CRD42020190464 Available from: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42020190464
  58. Batool A, Ashiq S, Lone DS, Lone A, Ashiq K, Riaz S. Microbiological Profile and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Microorganisms Isolated from Endotracheal Tube Tips and Tracheal Aspirates Specimens: A Hospital Based Study. Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences. 2020 April;14(1):32-7. https://doi.org/10.36570/jduhs.2020.1.929
  59. Latif A, Ashiq K, Ashiq S, Ali E, Qamar IA. Phytochemical analysis and in vitro investigation of anti-inflammatory and xanthine oxidase inhibition potential of root extracts of bryophyllum pinnatum. JAPS: Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences. 2020 Feb;30(1):219-228. https://doi.org/10.36899/JAPS.2020.1.0025
  60. Ashiq S, Ashiq K*, Shabana S, Shahid SU, Qayyum M, Sadia H. Prevalence and role of different risk factors with emphasis on genetics in development of pathophysiology of coronary artery disease (CAD). Pakistan Heart Journal. 2020 Jan;52 (4):279-287 https://www.pkheartjournal.com/index.php/pkheart/article/view/1823
  61. Qayyum M, Ashiq K, Tanveer S, Bajwa MA, Rukh AS, Jahangir N, Ishaq M, Rabbani A, Aslam M, Majeed T, Ashraf H. Review on phytochemical evaluation and extraction of Nigella sativa (Kalongi) with pharmacological and traditional applications. Int J Biosci 2020;16(3):231-241. http://dx.doi.org/10.12692/ijb/16.3.231-241
  62. Kanwal Ashiq*. Pharmacogenomics-A Step towards the Individualized Medicine. Acta Scientific Biotechnology. 2020;1(3):1-2 https://actascientific.com/ASBT/pdf/ASBT-01-0013.pdf
  63. Latif A, Ashiq K*, Qayyum M, Ashiq S, Ali E, Anwer I. Phytochemical and pharmacological profile of the medicinal herb: Bryophyllum pinnatum. Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences. 2019 Dec 1;29(6):1528-1534. http://thejaps.org.pk/docs/Accepted/2019/29-06/22.pdf
  64. Editor of book” The Handbook of the Advanced Chromatographic and Spectroscopic Techniques” (ISBN: 978-969-23319-3-7) published by Superior University.
  65. “Practical Microbiology” by Dr. Ahlam Sundus and Dr. Kanwal Ashiq, ISBN: 978-969-8508-20-3, published by Hashim Amin Publishers, January 2018. Overseas distribution and publishing partners USA: Crystal Publishing, LLC. Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. Malaysia: NM2 Publishing Company, Selangor, Malaysia.
  1. Bioactive constituents of Kalanchoe pinnataroot-stem mixture and exploration of its anti-obesity effect.
  2. Phytochemical Investigation and Anti-obesity Efficacy of the Extract of Carica Papaya
  3. Metabolomics profiling & pharmacological activities of the methanolic extract Cichorium intybus seeds and stem
  4. Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Lawsonia Inermis against a Wide Range of Microorganisms.