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Identification of People at Risk of Developing Chronic Kidney Disease among Rural Disadvantageous Population in Bangladesh

Tanjina Rahman, Akibul Islam Chowdhury, Mohammad Asadul Habib, Harun Ur- Rashid, Shakib Arefin, Zannatul Ferdous Shashi & Aidah Tasnim · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global disease and the prevalence of CKD is increasing in both developed and developing countries. The current study aimed to assess subjects in the rural areas of Sylhet district in Bangladesh to identify individuals who may be predi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v12i230204

Conventional Ginger Candy on Premenstural Syndrome among Adolescent Girls

G. Bhuvaneswari, S. Gnanamalar, M. Jeevarathinam & S.Gayathri Devi · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Background: Premenstrual condition is one of the most well-known issues in ladies at their regenerative age. Premenstrual disorder is a condition that influences the feelings, wellbeing, and conduct during specific days of the feminine cycle before her menses. Almost 80% of ladie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v12i230202

The Investigation of Antimutagenic Effects on Chromosomes and Cell Division Mechanisms against Mitomycine C in Human Lymphocyte Culture of Liquid Extracts Obtained from Blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) and Raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.)

Muge Mavioglu Kaya & Süleyman Gül · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aims: In this study, we determined that whether the liquid extracts of the above-ground parts of Vaccinium myrtillus L. and Rubus idaeus L. have antimutagenic effects against mitomycin C in human peripheral lymphocytes, chromosome aberration (CA), micronucleus (MN) and mitotic in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v12i230201

Effect of Citrofortunella microcarpa (Calamansi) Peelings on Whole Blood Coagulation Using Blood Samples from Albino Mice

Ian Christopher N. Rocha, Shannon Jean R. Roque, Lerrice G. Tanyag, Katherine A. Reyes & Ma. Ann Miyel M. Sigui · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Citrofortunella microcarpa, locally known as calamansi in the Philippines, is an intergeneric hybrid between Citrus reticulata and Fortunella japonica. This fruit is widely cultivated in the Philippines for its fruit juice as an abundant source of vitamin C and as a condiment in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v12i130200

Combinatorial Evaluation of Antiviral Activity of some Nigerian Medicinal Plants on SARS-CoV-2Combinatorial Evaluation of Antiviral Activity of some Nigerian Medicinal Plants on SARS-CoV-2

Kakjing D. Falang, Catherine O. Poyi, Ukpe Ajima, Bukata B. Bukar, Kennedy I. Amagon, James G. Damen, Yusuf Agabi, Richard J. Kutshik, Ishaya Y. Longdet, Simji S. Gomerep, Ismaila Shittu, Stephen D. Davou, Jacob A. Kolawole & Noel N. Wannang · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

The coronavirus disease COVID-19 pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2) has presented unprecedented challenges to the healthcare systems in the world. There are no definite effective therapeutic agents or vaccines against the virus currentl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v12i130199

Pharmacovigilance of Natural Herbal Medicines Research for Efficacy, Safety and Quality Assurance of Phytomedicine Products

Estella Tembe Fokunang, Dobgima John Fonmboh, Rose Ngono Mballa, Andrew Banin Nyuyki, Lovet Benyella Fokunang, Nubia Kaba, Thérèse Bwemba Abong, Ralf Duerr, Ejoh Richard, Marie-Thérèse Abena Ondoua & Charles Ntungwen Fokunang · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Improved traditional medicine/phytomedicine formulations have gained a global acceptability and popularity as therapeutic agents for many diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa. Herbal products are generally considered as safe, environmentally friendly and increasingly consumed by the co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v12i130198

Antimicrobial Evaluation of Plant Parts of Rauwolfia Vomitoria

Stephen Chijioke Emencheta, Bessie Ifeoma Enweani, Angus Nnamdi Oli, Emmanuel Chinedum Ibezim & Ijeoma Eucharia Olaedo Imanyikwa · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aims: This study was aimed at evaluating the antimicrobial activities of fractions of Rauwolfia vomitoria against some isolates including; Salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli, Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger, Microsporon canis, and Trichophyton rubrum. Methodology: Primary ext...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v12i130197

Serum Creatinine can be Reduced by Applying Homeopathic Medicines according to the Symptom Similarity: Case Study Analysis of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Nur-E-Alam Rasel, Md. Sofiqul Alam, Mohammad Akther-uz- Zahan & Md. Shahi Emran Hossain · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Background: Over the past few decades, chronic kidney disease (CKD) with high serum creatinine has turned into an intensive clinical and epidemiological research in Bangladesh as well as globally. Even though the transparency provided by the Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v12i130196

Antibacterial and Phytochemical Screening of Leaf and Seed Extract of Ficus exasperata

O. O. Julius, V. O. Oluwasusi & M. F. Ibiyemi · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Ficus exasperata belongs to the family Moraceae, and is commonly called forest sand paper tree/plant, widely spread in all eco-regions of Nigeria. This plant possesses antimicrobial agents and pharmacological compounds which aid in its efficacy for treatment of ailments. Hence, t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v11i430195

Moringa oleifera Leaf Extract Extends Lifespan and Ameliorate HAART Drug-Induced Locomotor, Reproductive, and Antioxidant Deficits in Drosophila melanogaster

Walter Mdekera Iorjiim, Simeon Omale, Great David Bagu, Steven Samuel Gyang & Emmanuel Taiwo Alemika · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aim: To evaluate the longevity and ameliorative activities of Moringa oleifera leaf (MOL) extract against some HAART drug-induced toxicities in Drosophila melanogaster. Materials and Methods: The research was conducted at the Drosophila laboratory, Africa Centre of Excellence in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v11i430194

Traditional Herbal Medicines and their Fertility Potential: A Review

Ashwani Kumar & Nisha Gadhwal · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Rapid increase in population growth is causing strain on medical resources world  wide. Traditional folk medicines are region-specific, local resources based indigenous herb based, village based, and in many cases, community-specific. Different systems of medicine developed accor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v11i430193

Evaluation of Protective and Therapeutic Potentials of Aqueous Extract of Corn Silk on Gentamicin-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Albino Rats

Ogechi Edna Nwachuku, Ojoye Ngoye Briggs, Dickson Okike, Ngozi Brisibie & Ibioku Elekima · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aim: To evaluate the protective and therapeutic potentials of corn silk extract on gentamicin (CN)-induced nephrotoxicity in albino rats. Study Design: The rats were randomly selected and grouped as follows: Group 1 (NC): Were given only food and water. They served as negative co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v11i430191

Attitudes and Practices of Pharmacists and Physicians towards Bush Medicine in Guyana

Ede Tyrell, Karishma Jeeboo, Jewel Edmonson- Carter, Troy Thomas & Rajini Kurup · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aims: To examine the attitudes and practices of physicians and pharmacists towards bush medicine, and explore the factors influencing their attitudes. Also, to determine whether a video educational intervention impacted attitudes. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v11i430190

Turmeric Powder Gavage Improves Lipid Profile of Albino Rats

A. V. Iwueke, W. C. Madu & E. C. Chukwu · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Dyslipidemia is one of the key risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, which is a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. This study was designed to investigate the effect of powdered Curcuma longa (turmeric) tubers on lipid profile of albino rats. Twenty-four (24) mal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v11i330189

Phytopharmacognostic Evaluation of the Leaves OF Gnetum africanum Welw (Gnetaceae)

Romanus A. Umoh, Uwemedimo F. Umoh, Imoh I. Johnny, Omodot T. Umoh, Victor U. Anah, Anwanabasi E. Udoh, Akwaowoh A. Elijah, Moses A. Adefabi & Etido A. Matthew · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Background: Gnetum africanum Welw (Gnetaceae) also called African salad and Afang in Ibibio language is an evergreen, perennial, shade-tolerant vine with woody stems which can climb up to 12m or more from a tuberous root-stock. It has culinary and medicinal importance. Objective:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v11i330188