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In vitro and in vivo Antioxidant Properties of Extracts from the Root of Curcuma longa Linn

Abdulrashid Mohammed, Muhammad Ibrahim Usman, Alhassan Muhammad Wudil, Adamu Jibrin Alhassan, Salisu Maiwada Abubakar & Ngwen Anthony Lat · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Many plants possess antioxidants that exhibit additive or synergistic activities. The antioxidant activities of the root of Curcuma longa Linn extracts extracted different solvents were investigated by using several established in vitro systems: α,α-diphenyl-β-picrylhydrazyl (DPP...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i630241

In silico Analysis of Phytochemicals from Cocoa against Ribitol-5-Phosphate 2-Dehydrogenase of Streptococcus pneumoniae Causing Pneumonia

Sunanya Das, Suchismita Khatei, Saismita Sahoo, Sitaram Swain & Dipankar Bhattacharyay · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

This analysis aims at evaluating the effects of Cocoa extract on Pneumonia. Pneumonia is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Caffeine, Chorogenic acid, Ferulic acid, Iso- Orientin, luteolin, Naringenin and Vanillic acid of Cocoa were interacted with ribitol-5-phosphate 2-dehydrog...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i630240

In silico Analysis of Phytochemicals from Glycyrrhiza glabra against Conjunctivitis

Shibani Sahoo, Swetanginee Gouda, Sunanya Das, Mukundjee Pandey & Dipankar Bhattacharyay · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Phytochemicals are naturally occurring biologically active compounds found in plant parts such as roots, barks, leaves, seeds, and even pulps. It has been reported that Glycyrrhiza glabra plant extract is used for treatment of the disease conjunctivitis. The plant extract contain...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i530236

In silico Analysis of Phytochemicals from Coconut against Candidiasis

Sunanya Das, Sushree Saraswati Nayak, Sitaram Swain & Dipankar Bhattacharyay · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

This in sillico analysis was carried out to evaluate the effect of Coconut extract on Candidiasis. Candidiasis is caused by Candidia tropicalis. The phytochemicals of Coconut were interacted with a 2-enoyl-CoA hydratase enzyme involved in Biosynthesis of Unsaturated Fatty Acid me...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i530237

In silico Analysis of Phytochemicals from Neem Leaves against Sterol 14-alpha Demethylase of Microsporum sp Causing Skin Disease

Sunanya Das, Rama Kanta Sahoo, Prateet Banajyotshna Sahoo, K. V. D. Prakash & Dipankar Bhattacharyay · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

This analysis aims at evaluating the effects of Neem leaves extract on Skin disease. Skin disease is caused by Microsporum sp. The phytochemicals of Neem leaves were interacted with sterol 14-alpha demethylase enzyme involved in sterol biosynthesis metabolic pathway of Microsporu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i530238

In silico Analysis of Phytochemicals from Clove against Bronchitis

Sonupriya Sahu, Ashok Kumar Sahoo, Sitaram Swain & Dipankar Bhattacharyay · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Bronchitis is an airborne disease, mostly caused by bacteria like Mycoplasma pneumonia and also by influenza virus. Due to hyper secretion and over production of mucus by goblet cells which leads to obstractle in airflow. This disease can be cured using (Syzygium aromaticum) clov...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i530239

Protective Effect of Andrographolide in 3-Nitropropionic Acid Induced Huntington Disease and Associated Neurodegenerative Changes in Rats

Guneet Bhatia, Abhitinder Kumar, Narinder Kaur, Wasi Uzzaman Khan, Masih Uzzaman Khan, Ravi Kumar Dhawan & Nitish Bhatia · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aims: Oxidative stress and activation of pro-apoptotic mediators have been associated with the pathogenesis of Huntington’s disease. Andrographolide (ANDRO) is a well-known antioxidant and inhibitor of pro-apoptotic mediator, nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kB). Study Design: The pres...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i530235

Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Utilization and Phytochemical Composition of Baobab Tree (Adansonia digitata L.) in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria

A. I. Sodimu, M. B. Usman, J. Appah, O. Osunsina, R. A. Suleiman, S. Maikano & L. G. Lapkat · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Medicinal utilization and phytochemical composition of Baobab tree (Adansonia digitata L.) in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State was studied. Twenty (20) questionnaires were randomly administered in each of the six (6) districts to make a total of one hundred and twenty...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i530233

Phytochemical Characterisation and Antibacterial Activity of Propolis on Cariogenic Microrganisms

Ashu Michael Agbor, Raissa Tsague, Bruno Kaptue, Sudeshni Naidoo, Estella Tembe-Fokunang, Charles Ntungwen Fokunang & Charles Pilipili · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Background: Dental caries is also known as tooth decay is as a result of the softening of hard dental tissues from factors of multiple origins, with dental plaque bacteria being one of the most important factors. Due to the resistance of microorganisms to common antibiotics, mode...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i430232

Inhibition of Phosphodiesterase 5 Enzyme by Pterine- 6 Carboxylic Acid from Baphia nitida –Related to Erectile Dysfunction: Computational Kinetic

Wopara, Iheanyichukwu, S. K. Mobisson, Egelege Aziemeola Pius, A. A. Uwakwe & M. O. Wegwu · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Treatment of erectile dysfunction is associated with inhibition of Phosphodiesterase 5 enzyme. This study deals with the evaluation of Pterin-6-carboxylic acid inhibitory activity on phosphodiesterase 5 (PDB ID: 4OEW) using in silico docking studies. Pterin-6-carboxylic acid from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i430231

A Study on Heavy Metal Ion Adsorption, Antibacterial and Anticancer Activities of Sawdust Chitosan Activated Carbon

K. Kayalvizhi, N. M. I. Alhaji, D. Saravanakkumar & A. Ayeshamariam · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Sawdust-Chitosan Composite beads (SDCCB), a low-cost non-conventional surface modified activated carbon, has been used for the efficient removal of Cu(II) ions from aqueous solutions. Surface morphology of the sample has been characterized by XRD, SEM, EDAX and FTIR analyses. Bat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i330223

In silico Analysis of Phytochemicals from Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC against Mycobacterium tuberculosis Causing Tuberculosis

Debasmita Das, Sunanya Das, Mukundjee Pandey & Dipankar Bhattacharyay · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Tuberculosis is somewhat a disease of poverty that mainly targets the low-income populations of developing countries. At the same time, the disease act as a barrier for economic growth to affected people and families caring for them which in turn results into increased poverty in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i430226

In-vitro Anti-cancer Activity of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Ziziphus mauritiana in Cervical Cancer Cell Line

H. Sheeba, M. Syed Ali & V. Anuradha · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aim: The fungal crude extract of Trichoderma viride isolated from the medicinal plant of Ziziphus mauritiana was investigated for anti-cancer activity against HeLa cell line. Place and Duration of Study: The entire research work was done in the Department of Biotechnology, Mohamm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i430230

Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Pittosporum floribundum Wight. & Arn. – A Review

Kishangiri Kirtigiri Gunsai, Abhay Jayprakash Gandhi, Rabinarayan Acharya & V. J. Shukla · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Objectives: Pittosporum floribundum Wight & Arn. (Pittosporaceae) has been associated with many therapeutic claims, especially for its ethnomedicinal and economical uses. In this review, an extensive literature survey was carried out to compile information available about its...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i330222