Aims: Phytochemical investigation of phenolic content in Mesembryanthemum forsskaolii Hochst. Ex. Boiss (family Aizoaceae). Methodology: Chromatographic isolation of the total alcohol extract of the herb followed by the spectroscopic identification of the isolated compounds was p...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/27794
Aims: Eupatorium arnottianum Griseb is used in popular medicine for gastric pains. So, the aim of this study was to investigate the possible spasmolytic effects of ethanolic and dichloromethanic extracts of the plant using preclinical methods. ...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/28009
Background and Aim: The use of medicinal plants and traditional remedies has become increasingly widespread. Parsley is one of the traditional herbs used for treatment and prevention of various illnesses. This study aims to assess the in vitro antimicrobial effect of Petroselinum...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/27095
Aims: Cancer stem cells (CSCs) play significant roles in tumor initiation, relapse, angiogenesis, metastasis and therapy. Collectively Wnt, Notch, and Hedgehog are major pathways that have been linked to the drug resistance of CSCs. Eliminating CSCs has been suggested as a promis...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/27847
Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the total phenolics and flavonoids content of leaves and flowers of Gymnosperma glutinosum (Spreng.) Less., and identify their main chemical constituents. Materials and Methods: G. glutinosum leaves and flowers were separat...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/28028
Aims: Effects of drought stress on pot marigold and plant’s antioxidant responses in confronting with water deficit was studied. Study Design: The experiment was conducted according complete randomized block design (CRBD) with three replications. Drought stress with four levels (...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/27035
Aims: Coccidiosis is one of the most frequent causes of morbidity and mortality in farmed red-legged partridges (Alectoris rufa). The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the plant Stellaria media (Caryophyllaceae) on coccidia-infected red-legged partridges. Methodolo...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/26584
Aims: Salacia lehmbachii Loes is a herb found commonly in Southeastern Nigeria where it is used by the locals for the treatment of many ailments especially malaria and the Nigerian population has a relatively large youth segment. This research was carried out to evaluate the effe...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/26358
The present study was carried out to characterize the bioactive constituents present in essential oil using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectrophotometer and Gas Chromatography –Mass Spectroscopy (GCMS) and evaluation of chemical variability in twenty accession...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/25774
Aim: This study was designed to evaluate the safety of aqueous extract of Gutenbergia nigritana leaves in Wistar rats. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Between July and September, 2014. Methodology:...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/26828