One of the adverse effects that may accompany prolonged exposure to gas flaring (as with Niger Delta region of Nigeria) is increasing incidences of health anomalies amidst inhabitants. Current study investigated the effects of oil exploration and exploitation on the physical and...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i130131
Aim: This study was designed to assess the utilization of plants with anti-diabetic properties and to conduct preliminary phytochemical analysis and moreover, to assess the anti-diabetic potential of selected plants used to treat and manage Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among t...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2019/v8i430130
Aim: This current study was intended to evaluate the respond of patients to the available homeopathic medicine health services at the designated government health facilities in Bangladesh. As a part of that, the potentiality of homeopathic medicines in managing non-communicable d...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2019/v8i430129
The study is aimed at determining the atheroprotective property of ginger (Zingiber officinale) aqueous extract to rats fed with a high-fat diet. Each group consisted of 5 rats. Group 1 represent the control group and received normal rat pellets; groups 2-5 were maintained on hig...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2019/v8i430128
Background: The use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is on the rise globally. This study investigated the use of CAM among mothers for treating acute illnesses in their children. It provides information on the prevalence and types of CAM and reasons for their use....
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2019/v8i430127
Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the protective effect of Citrus aurantiifolia against cadmium chloride toxicity induced in the liver and kidney of Albino Wistar rats histologically. Methods: Twenty five adult female Albino rats weighing 150±11 to 200±50 g were used for the study...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2019/v8i430126
Ayurveda is considered by many scholars to be the oldest healing science and is often called the ‘Mother of all healing’. In this sub-continent, it is one of the ancient health care systems. Nowadays, it is practiced by millions of people in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, Tibet,...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2019/v8i330125
Daniel Chans Mwandah, Ibrahim Ntulume, Adamu Almustapha Aliero, Kennedy Kiyimba, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Richard Bwanika, Martin Odoki, Eliah Kwezira, Richard Maseruka, John Odda & Joseph Oloro·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2019
Aims: Although Melanthera scandens is a plant widely used in traditional medicine for the management of seizures, stomach ulcers and sores, dysmenorrhea, diabetes and malaria, there was scanty information about its safety. There was, therefore, a need to evaluate the sub-acute an...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2019/v8i330124
R. D. H. Kulathunga, E. D. T. P. Gunarathna, N. D. N. Jayawardhana, R. H. S. K. De Silva, R. L. D. S. Ranasinghe, M. H. Faisulhaq, U. K. A. Samarasinha & L. D. A. M. Arawwawala·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2019
Aim: The present study aimed to compare the Sharibadi decoction which was prepared in two different ways. Sharibadi decoction A: All the ingredients are available including a local variety of H. indicus and Indian variety of H. indicus. Sharibadi decoction B: All the ingredients...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2019/v8i330123
Aims: The present study was undertaken to assess the antispermatogenic and antifertility efficacy of ethanolic extract of Trigonella foenum-greacum seeds. Methodology: Aqueous solution of the extract (250 mg/kg b.wt/day) when administered orally for 45 days to adult male albino r...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2019/v8i330122