Aims: This study investigated the effect of ethanolic seed extract of Citrullus lanatus (ESECL) on blood glucose level and lipid profile in Alloxan-induced diabetic male Wistar rats. Study Design and Methodology: 30 male adult wistar rats were grouped randomly into six experiment...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2018/v26i4735
Nahid Sajia Afrin, Tarannum Tasnim, Meher Nigar Mousumy, Md. Awlad Hossain, Md. Abu Bakar Siddique, Md. Aminul Ahsan, Md. Ahedul Akbor & Koushik Saha·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2019
Aim: The current study explores the proximate and elemental contents of three different medicinal plants, namely Cuscuta reflexa (whole plant), Cassia tora (stem) and Cassia fistula (seed pot) that have been grown in Bangladesh. Methodology: Macro (Na, K, Ca, Mg), micro (Fe, Cu,...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2018/v26i430098
Oladayo Emmanuel Apalowo, Samson Eyone Musa, Funke Asaolu, Joseph Tosin Apata, Taiwo Oyedeji & Olusegun Olubunmi Babalola·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2019
Background: Garcinia kola seeds have been observed to be medically important and kolaviron, a bioflavonoid obtained from the seeds was studied for its biological activities. The study investigated the protective effect of kolaviron extract obtained from the seed of Garcinia kola...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2018/v26i430095
Aims: The purpose of the study was to determine the antioxidant activity, quantify total phenols and total flavonoids and characterize the secondary metabolites present in methanolic extracts of Chamaecrista hildebrandtii and Clerodendrum rotundifolium using liquid chromatography...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2018/v26i330093
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the toxic effect of Tinospora bakis roots on body weight, hematology, biochemistry and histopathology on rats. Methodology: Twenty four male Wistar albino rats were divided into four groups, each of 6. For sub chronic toxicity, the aqueous extract...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/42694
Aims: The study was conducted to determine the presence of selected phytochemicals and in-vitro antioxidant potency of aqueous, ethanol and methanol rootbark extracts of Simarouba glauca. Study Design: True experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemist...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/39220
Aims: To document, highlight and provide baseline data to preserving traditional uses of sand dune based medicinal plant species. Place and Duration of Study: Different villages of coastal Purba Medinipur district under West Bengal state in India, between March 2016 to April 2018...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/46231
Aims: Antimicrobial resistance motivates the search for new antimicrobials. Besides Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae strain has emerged worldwide over the last decade, posing a great challenge to healthcare. This paper report...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/46227
O. B. Onyema-iloh, S. C. Meludu, E. O. Iloh, C. E. Dioka, O. S. Usman, O. A. Onyegbule & E. B. Olugbenga·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2019
Background: Ocimum gratissimum (OG) is a shrub belonging to the family of Lamiaceae. It is commonly called scent leaf or clove basil and it is found in many tropical countries. Studies have shown that the leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum possess medicinal properties. Aim: The e...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/45379
Annona senegalensis Pers. (ANNONACEAE) is a plant which is used in african traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases. This study aimed to investigate the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of total ethereal leaf extract fractions of A. senegalensis. Compoun...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/45788
Boué Guy Blanchard, Kabran Aka Faustin, Yapi Acafou Thierry, Assi Kouamé Mathias, Tomi Félix & Tonzibo Zanahi Félix·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2018
Phytochemical investigations on bark of trunks and leaves of Diospyros soubreana (Ebenaceae) led to the isolation and characterisation of nine molecules: one monocyclic sesquiterpenoid lactone (1), five pentacyclic triterpenes (2, 3, 4, 5 and 6), two sterols (7 and 8) and one car...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/45230
Aims: This study was carry out to determine the dose effect of aqueous and hydro-ethanol C. colocynthis fruit extracts on some properties and serum biochemical parameters in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Study Design: Random trial. Place and Duration of Study: University of Doua...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/44792
Antiobesity effect of phenolic rich fractions of fresh fruits of Solanum aethiopicum and Solanum macrocapon on cafeteria diet (CD)-induced obesity was investigated using Wistar rats to explore the potential of S. macrocapon and S. aethiopicum in the management of obesity. Phenoli...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/45742
Aims: Mentha spicata medicinal properties are well known. In this study, Total phenolic and flavonoid contents and the antioxidant activity of the methanol extract of Mentha spicata were determined as well as evaluation of the cytotoxic activity of it. Also, the identification of...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/45751
Traditional medicinal plants are used for human ailments treatment throughout the world primary health care need practiced typically liver problems by indigenous medical practitioners. This review was employed with the objective of compiling and documenting ethnobotanical studies...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/38153