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“Homoeopathic Perspective of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Hyperactive Type – A Review”

M. Gnnanaprakasham, Sunny Mathew & N. D. Mohan · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is commonly diagnosed neuropsychiatric condition affecting the children and adolescence. Nearly 8 percent of   school - going children were diagnosed as ADHD and mostly as hyperactive type. More than 60 percent of children with ADHD...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i230282

Analysis of Liver Function Biomarkers and Histopathology in Plasmodium Berghei-Infected Albino Mice Treated with Sodium Bicarbonate

Haruna G. Sunday, Enemali M. Okey, Achimugu I. Isiah, Andafu T. Ali, Yusuf Z. Jimoh & Chibuzo C. Nweze · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Malaria still remains an endemic disease especially in Sub-saharan Africa. The current study was aimed at evaluating liver function biomarkers and histology in albino mice following their infection with Plasmodium berghei and treated with Sodium Bicarbonate. Twenty mice were divi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i230283

Reference Ranges of Iron Profiles in Apparently Healthy Elderly in Sokoto, Nigeria

Onuigwe, Festus Uchechukwu, Ibeh, Nancy Chitogu & Amilo, Grace Ifechukwudebelu · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: Iron is an important micronutrient in the body, lead to anaemia, frailty and cognitive disorders in the elderly when deficient. Aim: This study was aimed to determine reference values of iron profile in apparently healthy elderly persons in Sokoto and compared with th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i230281

Prevalence of Alcoholic Liver Disease in Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Michael Ikechukwu Ogamba, Adekemi Kiyesi, Chisom Adaobi Nri-Ezedi & Lukman Shittu · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Alcoholic liver disease is a severe liver disease that affects substantial number of people in different parts of the world. However, there is low level of awareness regarding the disease and poor knowledge of the risk factors. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i130280

Comparison of Environmental and Occupational Health in Gas Flare Host Communities and those Farther from Gas Flare Sites

Nkemdilim I. Obi, Phillip T. Bwititi & Ezekiel U. Nwose · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: Gas flaring occurs during crude oil extraction and can have adverse implications for the community’ health and the environment. Reports show that residents complain about ill-health e.g. insomnia due to heat generated during gas flaring. This article therefore compare...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i130279

Revive Herbal Capsule: A Review on the Mechanism of Action, Constituent Herbs and Phytochemicals

Onengiyeofori Ibama, Aleruchi-Didia Tarila Ngowari, Nyebuchi Jonathan & Onengiye Davies-Nwalele · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Revive capsule, also called Kedi Revive capsule is a polyherbal formulation manufactured by Kedi healthcare company limited in Hong Kong, China. The drug is widely used around the globe, especially in Africa and Asia for the treatment of erectile dysfunction or enhancement of lib...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i130278

Study on Vājīkarana Drugs (Aphrodisiacs) for the Promotion of Reproductive Health - A Review

P. L. T. C. Liyanage & W. M. S. S. K. Kulatunga · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: Vājīkarana - Aphrodisiacs / Virilification Therapy is one branch of Ashtanga Ayurveda. It deals with preservation and promotion of sexual potency of a healthy man, conception of healthy progeny, and management of sexual and reproductive ailments. Vājīkarana drugs...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i130277

Public Health Impact of Environmental Pollution in Areas with Gas Flares

Nkemdilim I. Obi, Phillip T. Bwititi & Ezekiel U. Nwose · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: A variety of pollutants are discharged during gas flaring and these are detrimental to animals and the environment. These pollutants are linked to a range of adverse health impacts including cancer, neurological, reproductive and developmental effects. Furthermore, so...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i130276

Review: Pharmacological Activity, Chemical Composition and Medical Importance of Leonotis nepetifolia R.Br.

Pranjal C. Tidke, Nikhita Chambhare, Milind J. Umekar & R. T. Lohiya · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

India is perhaps the most unique country in the world, with the richest tradition of indigenous and health care medical practices. Most of these practices are unique and known to very few individuals or communities. Leonotis nepetifolia Family (Lamiaceae) commonly known as ‘Klip...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i430275

Historical, Botanical and Medicinal Perspectives on Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Adetutu Adewale, Adegbola Peter Ifeoluwa, Owoade Abiodun Olusoji, Aborisade Abiodun Bukunmi & Oyekunle Olubunmi Simeon · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Ginger is one of the most valuable culinary medicinal spice with inestimable economic uses. Because it is, a well acknowledged plant both in folkloric and advanced medicine, there are no paucity of information on the many important uses of ginger in the literature. In this review...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i430274

A Pilot Testing of the Effect of Guided Meditation on Anxiety, Depression and Sleep Quality among COVID-19 Patients Admitted in a Tertiary Care Facility

Devanshi Chowdhary, Suman Dabas, . Vanita, Poonam Joshi & Anjan Trikha · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Hospitalization of COVID- 19 patients may lead to the development of varied levels of anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances. The present study was conceptualized to investigate the effect of guided meditation on anxiety, depression, and sleep quality among the hospitalized...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i430272

Effect of Warm Foot Bath on Heart Rate Variability in Hypertension

Abhay Kumar, Sujatha K. J. & Prashanth Shetty · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Aims: Warm foot bath is a simple, cost-effective, efficient treatment modality used in Naturopathy in the management of hypertension, a preventable and treatable global public health issue. This study was done to assess the effect of warm foot bath on heart rate variability and b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i430273

An Assessment of Women’s Experiences and Challenges Faced with Post Abortion Care (PAC) Services in Buea

Teng Esther Mbong, Dickson S. Nsagha, Niba Clinton Ambe, Micheal Okunlola & A. Oladokun Sina · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: Unsafe abortion is one of the commonest causes of maternal mortality and post-abortion care services have been acclaimed as the best remedy for this situation. Yet, high maternal mortality still prevails pointing to issues with the quality of services. The paper was d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i430271

Zanjabeel (Zingiber officinale Roscoe.): An Evidence-Based Review of Anti-nociceptive, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Properties

Fatima Khan, Mohd Nayab & Abdul Nasir Ansari · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Ginger has been appreciated for over 2500-3000 years in many parts of the world due to its numerous scientific properties. The ginger plant (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. It is a known food and flavoring ingredient reputed for its wide range of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i330269