Aims: To screen for the antibacterial activity of Carissa spinarum L. crude extracts against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The phytochemicals that are responsible for the bioactivity were also screened. Study Design: In vitro assay of antibacterial properties. Place...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/8236
Atsang A. Kiki Gisèle, Dzeufiet Djomeni Paul Désiré, Foyet Harquin Simplice, Dimo Théophile & Kamtchouing Pierre·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2014
Aims: Dichrostachys glomerata is a plant found in the humid areas of Africa and widely used for the treatment of many ailments including rheumatism and snake bite. The present study has been undertaken to assess the analgesic and the anti-inflammatory properties of aqueous extrac...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/10471
Aims: The present study was aimed at investigating the phytoconstituents in order to correlate the folkloric claims with the bioactive compounds present in Casuarina equisetifolia. Also evaluate the antioxidant, antibacterial and cytotoxic property of Casuarina equisetifolia. Met...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/9820
Aim: Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal or Ashwagandha is a valuable medicinal plant having a consistent demand in pharmaceutical industries. Traditionally it is propagated from seeds but it’s germination capacity is poor. So in the present study different methods were considered to s...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/8916
Currently there has been an increased attention globally to identify antioxidant compound that are pharmacologically potent and have low or no side effects. As plants are source of natural antioxidants, much concentration has been given to plants. A variety of free radical scav...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/8091
Aims: Evaluation of three extraction methods to prepare bioactive-rich ginger extract for incorporation into a functional beverage. Study Design: Response surface methodology. Methodology: For the preparation of bioactive-rich ginger extract with water, conventional hot water ext...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/10322
Samia Quaiyum, Nusrat Islam Tanu, Marufa Sharmin, Laboni Paul, Md. Sakil Munna, Kamal Kanta Das, Mrityunjoy Acharjee & Rashed Noor·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2014
Aims: Present study endeavored to examine the growth and survival of microorganisms within 6 categories of oral herbal medicines commonly used by the community within Dhaka metropolis. Methodology: Samples were analyzed for the presence of bacteria and fungi up to 14 days. The mi...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/10165
The liver serves as a processing factory, redistribution center and a receiving depot of the body. In the light of these roles, the effect of ethanol leaf extract of Corchorus olitorius on CCl4 induced liver damage in wistar rats was assessed. CCl4 (0.5ml/kg) was used to induced...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/9357
Aims: The goal of this study was performed in order to test the effect of the source of crop fertilization and harvest days in the production of biomass and measure the qualitative and quantitative properties of the principal components of the essential oil of thyme. Study Design...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/9169
Aims: To determine the phytochemicals and antibacterial potentials of parts of Balanite aegyptiaca on clinically important antibiotic resistant bacteria isolates Study Design: Phytochemicals and in vitro assay of antibacterial Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biologica...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/9216
Benjamin Bavhure, Félicien M. Kasali, Aladdin O. Mahano, Kazadi Minzangi, Amani Matabaro, Ithe Mwanga & Justin N. Kadima·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2014
Aim: The nutritive and medicinal values of vegetable oils rely on the nature of their fatty acids (FAs). This study aimed to determine the nature and content of FAs in Lebrunia bushiae Staner and Tephrosia vogelii seed oils which are used by the local population of South Kivu pro...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/9722
Aims: To investigate the scientific basis for the wound-healing properties of Funtumia elastica (Apocynaceae) leaf extracts using relevant in vitro fibroblast growth stimulation, antimicrobial and DPPH-antioxidant assays. Place and Duration of Study: School of Health, Sports and...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/9316
A. O. Ojewale, O. S. Ogunmodede, O. T. Olaniyan, A. M. Akingbade, B. J. Dare, O. A. Omoaghe, L. A. Enye & W. S. Nnaemeka·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2014
Aim: The study investigated the modulating roles of ethanolic roots extract of Crossopteryx febrifuga (CF) for its antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic, glycosylated hemoglobin effects and cytoarchitectural changes on pancreatic beta cells in alloxan-induced diabetic rats Study...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/7922
Neusa L. Figueiredo, Pedro Luis Falé, Paulo J. Amorim Madeira, M. Helena Florêncio, Lia Ascensão, Maria Luisa M. Serralheiro & Ana Rosa L. Lino·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2014
Aims: Evaluation of leaves methanol extracts from Plectranthus barbatus and Plectranthus ecklonii (Lamiaceae) against oral pathogens. Place and Duration of the Study: P. barbatus and P. ecklonii, cultivated in Botanic Garden of the University of Lisbon, were collected during wint...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/7544