Aims: This study sought to explore the role of the traditional medical practitioner (TMP) and document the modalities of tuberculosis (TB) treatment in traditional medicine (TM) in Harare, Zimbabwe. Study design: An ethnographic research survey of TMPs in Harare urban. Place and...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i4531
George Okechukwu Anyanwu, Joy Nkeiruka Dike-Ndudim, Dennis Chimezie Nwosu, Comfort Chinyere Anyanwu, Chizaram Winners Ndubueze, Chinatu Onyeakolam Ahiara, Ogbonnaya Cornelius Chima, Festus Chidi Emengaha, Augustine Uchechukwu Obi & Isaac Onyeke Onuh·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2024
In this study, the phytochemicals present in the cloves of Allium sativum were determined, and their antibacterial activities against some enteric bacterial pathogens were assessed. The phytochemical constituents were determined after the extraction process was completed using wa...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i5532
Background: The oral intake of alcohol has become a widespread concern due to its high risk to body health. Therefore, our purpose in this study was to reveal the antioxidant efficacies of natural Costus's afer stem juice extract on hepatotoxicity induced by ethanol in adult fema...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i5533
Aims: To investigate the effect of pooled extract of Annona muricata (A. muricata) and Allium sativum (A. sativum) on testosterone-induced prostate hyperplasia in male albino rats. Experimental Procedure: Male albino rats for the study were divided into seven groups identified as...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i4529
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the ameliorative potentials of S. alata in combination with Selenium on liver and kidney injury induced by Isoniazid-Rifampicin (INH-RIF). Study Design: Original Research work. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharmacology and Toxicolog...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i4527
Background: Thalassemia is a widespread heritable disease in Mediterranean region, the assessment of psychological and social status of thalassemic children is an important issue. Objectives: The main aim is to assess psychosocial status of children with thalassemia and to find...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i4528
Objective: This comprehensive review delves into the multifaceted impact of Theraband training with blood flow restriction (BFR) on vascular adaptations in women. With a focus on synthesizing current knowledge, the objective is to elucidate the physiological mechanisms, explore c...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i3525
Rodolphe Koularambaye, Sara Nathalie Edjenguèlè Béboy, Yannick Sani Jignoua, Alfloditte Flore Feudjio, Arnaud Choupo, Fabiola Jenny Massah, Constant Anatole Pieme & Paul Fewou Moundipa·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2024
Aims: Pycnanthus angolensis (Welw.) Warb. also known as “Etengué” in the Baka language, is a medicinal plant used by the Baka Pygmies of Cameroon to treat erectile dysfunction. This study aimed to evaluate the androgenic activity and subchronic toxicity of the aqueous extract of...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i3526
Background: Aloe is plant possessing a great therapeutic potential in folk medicine in Yemen namely Aloe vera used as a multipurpose skin treatment. Objective: Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of topical Aloe vera gel in fresh form on the wound healing of rab...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i3522
The factors that influence the nutritional status of children under five are very substantial to be studied. This aims to find out what factors are related so that power action and efforts to improve nutrition can be taken in the community. Because health is a form of human right...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i3520