The present study was aimed to evaluate the phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial activity of the leaf and stem extracts of Ricinus communis, Solanum nigrum, Clerodendrum infortunatum and Calotropis gigantea. The selected plants were made a comparative study of medicinal v...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/14805
The optimum conditions for ethanolic extraction of antioxidants from tea-ginger blend were determined using response surface modelling. The relationship between the colour, hue index and antioxidant properties of the extracts were also expressed as multivariate models using ordi...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/15802
Aim: To test and evaluate the anti–diabetic potential using binding energy and pharmacological interaction of glycyrrhizin using In-silico molecular interaction strategy against Pioglitazone, Roziglitazone and Miglitol. Study Design: In-silico molecular docking study and analysis...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/13855
The aim of present study was to evaluate the antidiabetic and antioxidant potential of Tricosanthes tricuspidata and Clematis montana leaf and root extracts. On the basis of toxicity studies a dose of 200 mg/kg body weight was selected for antidiabetic activity. Diabetes was indu...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/12769
Aims: The purpose of the current study was to investigate the possible anti-inflammatory properties of the three bryophytes species: Archidium ohioense, Bryum coronatum and Racophilum africanum with a view to utilizing the extracts of the plant s in the treatment of inflammatory...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/7629
D. G. Cantarini, J. C. D. Rosa, L. G. R. Venturini, J. P. M. O. Silva, A. C. Honorio-França & E. L. França·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2015
Aims: Babassu is the popular name of the palm Orbignya phalerata Mart. That belongs to the family of Arecacae (Palmae). Some studies have attributed biological properties to this plant’s fruit; however, there are few studies evaluating the biological properties of its leaves. The...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/14760
Aims: To present a compilation of data regarding the phytochemical content and pharmacological activities pertaining to genus Markhamia as one of 120 genera belonging to family Bignoniaceae. Study Design: Literature was collected from various published textbooks and scientific p...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/15015
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine some makers of immunology and haematology in Streptozotocin -induced diabetic wistar rats consuming Vernonia amygdalina leaf diets in order to evaluate the involvement of the diets in the management of immunological and haematological c...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/14313
Aims: Myristica fragrans is one of the plants used as a herbal medicine. This plant includes some components that can treat many diseases. This study was done to evaluate the M. fragrans hydroalcoholic effects on some hematological parameters, thyroid hormones, some li...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/8042
Ratna Megawati Widharna, Ferawati ., Wahyu Dewi Tamayanti, Lucia Hendriati, Iwan Sahrial Hamid & Elisabeth Catherina Widjajakusuma·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2015
Aims: To study the oral glucose tolerance effects on normal rats and the antidiabetic activity of extract mixture of Andrographis paniculata and Syzygium polyanthum on alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Study Design: Seventy-two normal male rats were randomly distributed into six gro...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/15601
Rael Musili, Francis Muregi, Joseph Mwatha, David Muriu, Linus M’ Rewa, Timothy Kamau, Antony Menaine, Simon Chege, Joseph Thiong’o, Zipporrah Ng’ang’a & Gachuhi Kimani·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2015
Aims: Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease of great socio-economic and public health importance in tropical and sub-tropical countries. Praziquantel (PZQ) is the drug of choice for treatment of schistosomiasis since it is effective against all species of schistosomes. However,...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/15196
Aim: To screen for the anti-mycobacterial activity of Canthium crassum and Sterculia quinqueloba using two mycobacteria species the Mycobacteria madagascariense and Mycobacteria indicuspranii. Study Design: In vitro assay of anti-mycobacterial assay was done using 96-well micro-d...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/14950
Aims: Research for sourcing laxative crude drugs among Nigerian Cassia/Senna species has continued. The roots of Cassia sieberiana and Senna obtusifolia, reported as mild laxatives, were subjected to pharmacognostic and toxicity investigations to form part of their monographs. St...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/14470
Aims: To investigate the chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the hydrodistilled flower essential oil of Jacaranda acutifolia Juss. (Bignoniaceae) to validate some of its ethnopharmacologial uses such as treatment of wounds and dermatitis. Study Design: Volatile oil...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/4749
Aim: To investigate the ameliorative effect of purslane (Portulaca oleracea), an omega-3 rich green leafy vegetable in the treatment therapy of experimental ulcerative colitis in mice. Study Design: In vivo evaluation of the ameliorative effect of purslane on ulcerative colitis....
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/14407