Lorena Cotta Repolês, Bruna Soares de Souza Lima Rodrigues, Anderson Domingues Corrêa & Rodrigo Siqueira-Batista·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2024
Aims: The presence of Allium sativum in human societies dates back thousands of years. Its medicinal and aphrodisiac properties, combined with its distinctive flavor, make it a valuable ingredient in both culinary and traditional medicinal practices in various cultures. Not surpr...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61216
The north eastern region of India having good area under spices viz. turmeric, ginger etc. But the productivity is too low due to adoption of old varieties, as well as non-recommended practices followed by farmers. In this context, Megha Turmeric-1 variety of turmeric was demonst...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61215
Oyedapo, O. A., Cyril-Olutayo C.M., Agbedahunsi, J.M., Adenegan-Alakinde, T.A. & Baderinwa-Adejumo, A.O·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2024
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is traditionally treated in Nigeria by the Traditional Medical Practitioners (TMPs) with medicinal plants and other plant products. One of the herbs commonly used singly or in combination with other plant materials is Khaya, which is widely distributed i...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61214
Alcohol misuse and alcoholism pose significant health and socioeconomic challenges worldwide. Chronic consumption of alcohol can lead to the production of various reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as superoxide anion radicals, hydroxyl radicals, and hydrogen peroxide. This stud...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61213
Background: Ethnobotany is a field that study traditional use of plants by local communities. In Nepal, approximately 80% of the population, particularly in rural areas, relies on traditional medicine due to their effectiveness and cultural significance. Objectives: This study ai...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61212
Chalcones, a distinctive group of natural compounds, have gained attention in agriculture due to their versatile biological activities. As a subclass of flavonoids, chalcones are known for their open-chain structure, contributing to their herbicidal, fungicidal, bactericidal, and...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61210
Eriobotrya japonica Lind. (Family: Rosaceae) named as loquat, is a subtropical fruit, which is well known medicinal plant cultivated in Japan and China. Various parts, like leaves, peels and fruits have been shown to possess various useful health benefits. In Unani medicine, it i...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61211
Objective: To evaluate anti-plasmodial potency of extracts of Toddalia asiatica and Carica papaya when used in combinations. Methods: The plants, were collected from Homa-Bay County in Kenya and dried under shade to constant weight then ground into fine powder. Extraction was the...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61209
Euphorbia hirta, commonly known as asthma weed or garden spurge, has a rich history in folk medicine, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Its diverse pharmacological properties, stemming from a rich composition of bioactive substances such as alkaloids, flavonoids,...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61208
Chassalia curviflora belongs to the family Rubiaceae has been documented for its anticancer, anthelmintic & neuropharmacological effects. This study was performed to gauge the anticancer, anthelmintic and neuropharmacological activities of the methanolic extract from the leav...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61207