Plants have played a significant role in preventing degenerative diseases and maintaining good health. Dennettia tripetala is used for the treatment of pains and inflammations, as an antimicrobial agent, relief of respiratory disorders and for the treatment of fever. This study a...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i41196
From time immemorial, natural products were the source for food and medicine. The unique properties of plants helped mankind to survive through centuries. The unique chemical structure resulted in peculiar pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties and thus made them suitable...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i41194
Thaynara Monteiro Paiva Garcia, Mateus Silva Tavares, Renan Miranda Correa, Anthony Matheus dos Santos Gomes, Luana Nóbrega dos Santos, Anderson Bentes de Lima & Rita de Cássia Silva de Oliveira·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2024
Aims: Map the literature in search of the main biological and antimicrobial effects of the essential oil (EO) of Aniba rosaeodora. Study Design: This is an integrative review based on the PRISMA method. Place and Duration of Study: Center for Biological and Health Sciences of a U...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i41193
Background: Lately manufactories with medicinal properties play an important part in food and medicinal diligence for their capacities on disease prevention and treatment. Phytonutrients and antioxidant are the naturally occurring compounds found in the plant materials which has...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i41192
Squalene, a highly valuable compound abundant in various natural sources, shows great potential in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and nutraceutical applications. This research article outlines a comprehensive methodology for extracting and purifying squalene from virgin olive oil, a r...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i31191
Background: In order to promote the Ivorian pharmacopoeia, we undertook the study of Combretum micranthum (Combretaceae), a plant commonly used in Ivory Coast for the treatment of diabetes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the hypoglycemic effects of an aqueous leaves extrac...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i31190
Joseph Oloro, Kennedy Kasazza, Oscar Okidi P’okello, James M. Mucunu, Timothy E. Maitho & Amon A. Ganafa·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2024
Background: The worldwide increase in the use of herbal medicinal - products calls for their safety testing to protect the public from unintended hazardous effects. However, most are not tested, putting the public at risk. The modified Ames ISO test is a useful resource for deter...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i31189
A study was conducted at the Dr. Sushila Tiwari herbal garden in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, with the aim of scientific documentation and data collection of medicinal plants. The study found there are approximately 126 species present in the herbal garden, trees being the most abunda...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i31187
The semiarid region of Brazil stands out as one of the spaces with the highest diversity of plant species in the world, and the Cactaceae family the one that best represents the Brazilian semiarid. However, although there are many species of cacti in Brazil, their chemical potent...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i31188
Ifedi I. Charles, Okoye O. Fidelis, Emeka Ugwuishi, Nwafor C. Charles, Ifedi O. Blessing & Okeke B. Chidimma·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2024
Cannabis sativa is an illegal substance with documented analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-diarrheal properties. Numerous other cannabinoids found in cannabis have an impact on brain activity. So, the purpose of this study was to examine how cannabis sativa extra...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i21186