Aims: The aim of this study was determination of antioxidant activity and total phenolic content and antibacterial activity of Pelargonium graveolens organic extracts. Study Design: Different methods implemented for isolation and analysing of organic ...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/29040
Christine O. Wangia, Jennifer A. Orwa, Francis W. Muregi, Patrick G. Kareru, Kipyegon Cheruiyot & Japheth Kibet·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2016
Medicinal plants play a significant role in treatment and prevention of many diseases in humans worldwide. Ruellia species belong to the family Acanthaceae and have been used widely for medicinal purposes. The objective of this study was to evaluate the comparative In vitro anti-...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/29853
Aims: The present study aimed to determine the chemical components and antibacterial activities of essential oil of the leaves of Callistemon citrinus collected from Ethiopia. Methodology: For identification and determination of the phytochemical constituents of the oil, Gas chro...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/27987
Benneth Ben-Azu, Itivere Adrian Omogbiya, Olusegun Adebayo Adeoluwa, Abayomi Mayowa Ajayi, Adegbuyi Oladele Aderibigbe, Solomon Umukoro, Ezekiel O. Iwalewa, Daniel Ejebe, Jeremiah John Oloche, Aya-Ebi Okubo Eneni & Omoye Eranga·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2016
Aims: Noni juice is a natural herbal formulation containing Morinda citrifolia widely acclaimed as an immune system stimulant and mood enhancer. The aim of the study was to explore the antidepressant- and anxiolytic-like behavioural effects of Noni juice and to further evaluate...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/29368
Aims: Liquidambar formosana Hance is of great an ornamental and economic arbor. Its’ various organs, such as the gum, fruits, barks, and leaves have a great medicinal value and commonly used in the pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic industries. Currently, several studies aimed at...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/29440
Acacia podalyriifolia A. Cunn ex G. Don (Fabaceae) is a plant used in south Brazil for ornamental purposes. The leaves are used in folk medicine for the treatment of bacterial infection, diabetes, gastrointestinal disturbances, in addition to fat reduction and as an antioxidant a...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/28575
Aim of the Study: To document medicinal plant used in the treatment of cancer and related diseases amongst Tarok people of Plateau State, North-Central Nigeria. Study Design: Ethno medical survey and medicinal plant documentation. Place and Duration of Study: Tarok community of P...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/29281
Aim: The current study was designed to determine antifungal and cytotoxicity activity of Rhus vulgaris, Sphaeranthus bullatus, Osyris lanceolata, Ocimum gratissimum, Cymbopogon citratus, Acacia nilotica and Tylosema fassoglensis used as herbal teas in Tanzania. Study...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/29475
Aims: Worldwide, growing interest was given to find new cytotoxic agents that could be used in breast cancer treatment. In this context, we have planned to evaluate cytotoxic activity of Inula viscosa extracts, on two breast cancer cell lines. The plant was harvested in three dif...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/28340
Aim: To study the hypoglycemia effect of alkaloid compounds (Alkaloid crude extract) from oil free mahagony seeds (Swietenia macrophylla, King). Study Design: Experiments of alkaloid compounds isolation and in vivo test for hypoglycemia effect. Place and Duration of Study: Sample...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/18574