Aim: To investigate the antibacterial and antifungal potentials of the crude ethanol and aqueous extracts of watermelon (Citrullus lanantus) rind and seed. Study Design: The fruits were purchased from a local market and identified in the Department of Plant Science and Biotechno...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/18142
Aim: This study was designed to examine the hepatoprotective effect of aqueous extract of the fruits of Xylopia aethiopica using the carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) model. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemical Sciences, Biochemistry unit, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ek...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/18927
Aims: An ethnobotanical study was conducted to document traditional medicinal plants used by indigenous people around the four sacred groves (protected forest patches) of East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted around th...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/18802
Aim: The effect of hydroethanolic seed extract of Calpurnia aurea was evaluated against HAART induced free radical reactions in liver and liver cell damage in Wistar male albino rats. Background: Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)-correlated hepatotoxicity make difficul...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/17677
Aim: This study evaluated the anticonvulsant potential of the aqueous fraction of Synsepalum ducificum seed extract in mice. This was with a view to providing information on the possible link between the antioxidant principles earlier reported for the seed and anticonvulsant effe...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/19137
Aim: The survey was targeted at documenting the indigenous plants that are used in the management of microbial related medical conditions within the Ogiek communities of Kenya. Study Design: Purposive sampling approach was used to interview the traditional herbalist with the help...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/16295
D. R. A. Mans, J. R. Toelsie, M. Djotaroeno, P. Friperson, J. Pawirodihardjo, I. Magali, R. C. Soekhoe, K. Oedairadjsingh, J. A. Hasrat & R. Bipat·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2015
Aims: Plant-derived substances are extensively used for promoting wound healing in various traditional medicinal systems. In this study, extracts from such plants were evaluated for such properties using an animal model of tissue repair and angiogenesis and a cell culture model o...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/19330
Aims: To evaluate the free radical scavenging activity of organic solvent extracts and the toxic heavy metal contents of commercially available fruits sample of Tribulus terrestris Linn in the UAE. Methodology: Fruit samples were extracted with hexane, ethyl acetate, ethanol and...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/18946
K. N. Agbafor, C. Ezeali, E. I. Akubugwo, I. K. Obiudu, A. J. Uraku, M. E. Ogbanshi, N. Edwin & O. P. C. Ugwu·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2015
Various parts of Newbouldia laevis are used by traditional medicine practitioners in Eastern Nigeria for treatment/management of several disorders, including cardiovascular diseases. This study was designed to investigate cardioprotective potential of aqueous leaf and root extrac...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/17673
Aim: Present study aims to screen some of the commonly used medicinal plants (Mangifera indica, Moringa oleifera, Pisidium guajava, Murraya koenigii and Ficus infectoria) and determination of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) against enteric human pathogen Vibrio cholera. Pl...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/17973
Aim: The wound healing ability of Carica papaya latex in excisional wound of alloxan induced diabetic wistar rats was investigated. Methodology: The excisional wounds of 24 diabetic rats in four equal groups were dressed respectively with latex (LD), gentamicin (GD), normal salin...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/17758
S. I. Ogenyi, A. A. Ngokere, A. O. Onyemelukwe, T. P. P. Choji, A. O. Oluboyo, R. C. Chukwuanukwu, E. N. Ekekwe & P. O. Manafa·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2015
Aims: To determine the histopathological and biochemical effects of ethanolic crude extracts of Nauclea latifolia leaves, fruits, stem and root barks on the liver of Chinchilla rabbit. Study Design: This is an experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: The study, which last...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/17883
Objective: To learn the phytochemical screening of various compounds from different extracts of Nymphaea nouchali Burm.f flowers. Materials and Methods: Nymphaea nouchali flowers were extracted with different solvents (n-hexane, ethyl acetate and ethanol (70%). n - Hexane extract...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/17761
Background: Croton membranaceus is a plant cherished by traditional healers in Ghana for its anti-prostate cancer properties. Its cytotoxic effect as well as safety has been proved. However, to the best of our knowledge, no study has been conducted to assess its genotoxic and cyt...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/18583
Aims: Identify and document medicinal plants used for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Investigate the secondary metabolites present in those plants. Study Design: A questionnaire was employed for the survey and different chemicals and reagents were used for phytochemical scre...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/18777