Telfairia occidentalis Hook (cucurbitaceae) leaves and seeds, which are used as vegetable in the preparation of soups and as medicine traditionally to treat various diseases by the Ibibios were investigated for genotoxic and cytotoxic effects using Allium cepa test. The effects o...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i3521
Background: Camphor and eucalyptus essential oils contain camphor and eucalyptol respectively which serve as active ingredients in over-the-counter drugs to manage upper respiratory tract infections and pain in children. However, because of their pro-convulsant properties, seizu...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i2519
Introduction: It is generally believed that the presence of some neuroactive phytochemicals such as acetylcholine, histamine, serotonin, tannins etc. in Urtica dioica may yet possess the key to the management of certain neurological and behavioral conditions at an easily accessib...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i2518
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of topical application of dichloromethane extract of Heterotis rotundifolia leaves on the iron,estrogen levels, haematology parameters and rate of wound healing closure. Excision wound (2cm) was induced on the dorsal skin of 75 wist...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i2517
Celosia cristata, commonly known as 'cockscomb,' is an annual erect herb belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Locally referred to as 'Mawal,' it is cultivated in Kashmiri gardens for ornamental purposes and can be found growing naturally in the plains and up to an altitude of 5...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i2516
Lucca Tamara Alves Carretta, Pedro Rodrigues Teixeira, Ana Clara Pirovani Dias, Carolina Mesquita Devens, Luiza Norbim Rones, Camila Kafuri Bonacossa & Cássio Newton Bomfim Barbosa·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2024
Aims: To evaluate the effects of the use of acupuncture as a treatment of chronic low back pain. Methodology: This study follows the integrative methodology of literature review, seeking articles published on PubMed, using keywords from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) to form the...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i2515
COVID-19 is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. COVID-19 is divided into several clinical symptoms based on a person's experiences. In severe clinical signs of COVID-19, D –Dimer will be significantly higher. This study aims to determine D-Dimer levels in COVID-19 patients...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i1513
Indonesia is famous for its diversity of plant sources that are beneficial for health, including the Putri Malu plant (Mimosa pudica Linn). Putri Malu leaves contain compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and tannins, which are antibacterial. This research aims to det...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i2514
Self-medication is the choice of using medication without a prescription from a doctor to treat certain minor illnesses. When carrying out self-medication, paying attention to the rational use of drugs is necessary. This study aims to see the picture of self-medication regarding...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i1512
Background: The escalating prevalence of stress and anxiety disorders has emerged as a pronounced public health concern, exerting a profound impact on the global well-being of individuals. Despite its increasing recognition, empirical investigations into the precise application o...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i1510