Aims: Antimicrobial resistance motivates the search for new antimicrobials. Besides Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae strain has emerged worldwide over the last decade, posing a great challenge to healthcare. This paper report...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/46227
O. B. Onyema-iloh, S. C. Meludu, E. O. Iloh, C. E. Dioka, O. S. Usman, O. A. Onyegbule & E. B. Olugbenga·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2019
Background: Ocimum gratissimum (OG) is a shrub belonging to the family of Lamiaceae. It is commonly called scent leaf or clove basil and it is found in many tropical countries. Studies have shown that the leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum possess medicinal properties. Aim: The e...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/45379
Annona senegalensis Pers. (ANNONACEAE) is a plant which is used in african traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases. This study aimed to investigate the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of total ethereal leaf extract fractions of A. senegalensis. Compoun...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/45788
Boué Guy Blanchard, Kabran Aka Faustin, Yapi Acafou Thierry, Assi Kouamé Mathias, Tomi Félix & Tonzibo Zanahi Félix·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2018
Phytochemical investigations on bark of trunks and leaves of Diospyros soubreana (Ebenaceae) led to the isolation and characterisation of nine molecules: one monocyclic sesquiterpenoid lactone (1), five pentacyclic triterpenes (2, 3, 4, 5 and 6), two sterols (7 and 8) and one car...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/45230
Aims: This study was carry out to determine the dose effect of aqueous and hydro-ethanol C. colocynthis fruit extracts on some properties and serum biochemical parameters in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Study Design: Random trial. Place and Duration of Study: University of Doua...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/44792
Antiobesity effect of phenolic rich fractions of fresh fruits of Solanum aethiopicum and Solanum macrocapon on cafeteria diet (CD)-induced obesity was investigated using Wistar rats to explore the potential of S. macrocapon and S. aethiopicum in the management of obesity. Phenoli...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/45742
Aims: Mentha spicata medicinal properties are well known. In this study, Total phenolic and flavonoid contents and the antioxidant activity of the methanol extract of Mentha spicata were determined as well as evaluation of the cytotoxic activity of it. Also, the identification of...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/45751
Traditional medicinal plants are used for human ailments treatment throughout the world primary health care need practiced typically liver problems by indigenous medical practitioners. This review was employed with the objective of compiling and documenting ethnobotanical studies...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/38153
The increase in the prevalence, complications and cost effect of diabetes management necessitated the search for alternative treatment and a look into the anti-diabetic and biochemical effects of Persea americana seed extract on the liver of diabetic rats. This study was conceive...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/41587
Habib O. Adebo, Léonard E. Ahoton, Florent J. B. Quenum, Hubert Adoukonou-Sagbadja, Daouda O. Bello & Christophe A. A. M. Chrysostome·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2018
Jute (Corchorus olitorius L.) is an indigenous leafy vegetable which leaves are very rich in amino acid and essential minerals and they form part of the meals of people of Asia, Middle East and parts of Africa. The plant is also used as a medicine and source of income for local c...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/43897