Aims: To analyze the chemicals composition of methanolic extracts of leaf and stem of M. minuta collected from Uppur Village, Tamilnadu, India by GC-MS. Study Design: Experimental study. Methodology: The Methanolic extracts were prepared and concentrated at 40°C using hot air ove...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/30871
Aim of the Study: Since scientifically proven investigations on wound healing has not been adequately carried out on Mangifera indica leaves, the present work was therefore conducted to evaluate the wound healing potentials of aqueous leaf extract of Mangifera indica in Wistar ra...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/32409
The acute toxicity and parasympatholytic properties of methanol extract of Arachis hypogea leaves were studied in vitro and in vivo. Qualitative phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, glycosides, fats and oils, phenols and lignins. Acute toxicity test showed...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/32661
Aim: Bridelia atroviridis methanolic leaf extracts was assessed for antioxidant and antibacterial activity. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in the Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Science Laboratory Technology, School of Pure and Applied Science, Lago...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/29305
Aims: There are several reported interactions between amentoflavone and CNS receptors especially GABA receptors and also reported interaction between flavonoids and opioid receptors. The current study determines other related compounds of amentoflavone, hinokiflavone and other fl...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/32856
Piper guineense plant has been reported to stimulate reproductive hormone secretion in males; although no known research in females, it is commonly used in the making of postpartum tonics that contract uterine muscles in order to expel clots after birth. Clomiphene citrate was em...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/31664
Aim: This study was aimed at determining the use of herbal medicine among adult residents in Calabar metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study design. Place and Duration of Study: Calabar metropolis, Cross River State Nigeria between...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/31725
Aims: The seed oil composition of Baphia massaiensis seeds was determined using 1H NMR and GC-MS techniques. The seed oil was also screened for antimicrobial activity. Study Design: The study was designed to determine Baphia massaiensis seed oil fatty acid composition and antimic...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/32553
Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Dissotis rotundifolia (Sm.) Triana, commonly called ‘pink lady’, is employed in West and Eastern African folkloric medicine for managing a number of infections including dysentery, cough and sexually transmitted infections. The review aims at highl...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/32212
Eighty rats, randomly selected, were divided into three (3) treatment groups: pre-, co- and post-treatment; consisting of 6 sub-groups each (5 rats per sub-group); baseline, normal saline (2 ml), α-lipoic acid (20 mg/kg body weight), and 200 mg/kg, 400 mg/kg, or 800 mg/kg body we...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/30604