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Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research

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Evaluation of Antidiabetic Potentials of Morus mesozygia Linn. Stapf., Leaf Extracts in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

Marcella Tari Joshua, Edna O. Wachuku, N. Boisa & Nsirim Nduka · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aim: The aim of this study therefore was to evaluate the antidiabetic potentials of Morus mesozygia Linn. Stapf., Leaf extrcts in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats. Study Design:  The study is an experimental case-controlled study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v11i130176

Neurometry Applied to Three Points Used for Positive Impulse in Auriculotherapy

Lirane Carneiro Suliano, Regeane de Pol Kaniak, Sandra Silvério- Lopes & Maria Lucia S. G. Jorge · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

The auricular acupuncture is the therapeutic applied in the microsystem of outer ear. In this area, the local innervations stimulate the brain regions resulting in diagnostic and treatment system. There are three auricular acupuncture points used together as positive impulse to t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v11i130174

Possible Effect of Aromatic Plants and Essential Oils against COVID-19: Review of Their Antiviral Activity

Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Aristote Matondo, Emmanuel M. Lengbiye, Clément L. Inkoto, Etienne M. Ngoyi, Carlos N. Kabengele, Gédéon N. Bongo, Benjamin Z. Gbolo, Jason T. Kilembe, Domaine T. Mwanangombo, Clément M. Mbadiko, Shetonde O. Mihigo, Dorothée D. Tshilanda, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua & Pius T. Mpiana · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aim: Till now, no specific treatment is available for COVID-19. This work is carried out with the aim of verifying in the literature the antiviral properties of aromatic plants and essential oils that can justify their use against the causative agent of COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2. Meth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v11i130175

Effect of an Educational Intervention about Herbal Medicine on the Knowledge of Physicians and Pharmacists

Ede Tyrell, Karishma Jeeboo, Jewel Edmonson- Carter, Troy Thomas & Rajini Kurup · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aims: To evaluate the effect of a video educational intervention, on the knowledge of physicians and pharmacists with respect to their awareness of the difference between local bush medicines (bush) and imported herbal medicines (herb); and, their uses, side effects, contraindica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v10i430173

Ameliorative Effect of Administering Avocado (Persea americana) Leaf Extract on Lead Acetate Toxicity in the Brain-cerebellum of Albino Rats

Ubi Essien Isaac · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aim: To investigate whether the aqueous extract of avocado leaves can be used in alternative medicine for the remediation or treatment of lead poisoning in the brain. Study Design: Pure Experiment, using animal models. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Anatomy, College o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v10i430171

Effect of Methanolic Extract of Caryota no Seed on Geotactic Behaviour and Fecundity in Drosophila melanogaster

Chinonye A. Maduagwuna, Simeon Omale, Monday A. Etuh & Steven S. Gyang · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aims: To investigate the effect of the methanolic extracts of Caryota no (CN) seeds negative geotaxis, fecundity and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) using Drosophila melanogaster (DM).                                                                                                    ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v10i430172

Methanol Extract of Chasmanthera dependens Stem Mitigates against Mechanisms Involved in Piroxicam-induced Liver Damage in Rat

Tijani Stephanie Abiola, Olori Ogaraya David & Farombi Ebenezer Olatunde · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Chasmanthera dependens has been claimed by tradition healers as a therapeutic agent in many diseases including hepatotoxicity. This study sought to evaluate the possible mechanisms involved in the hepatoprotective potential of tannin-rich extract of Chasmanthera dependens stem (T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v10i430170

Antibacterial and Phytochemical Properties of Crude Leaf Extracts of Moringa oleifera Lam., Pterocarpus santalinoides L’Herit DC and Ceiba pentandra L. on Some Clinical Bacterial Isolates in Nigeria

Reginald C. Njokuocha & Anthonia E. Ewenike · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aims: The study was carried out to determine the phytochemical constituents and antibacterial activity of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of fresh leaves of Moringa oleifera Lam., Pterocarpus santalinoides L’Herit DC and Ceiba pentandra L. on bacterial isolates; Salmonella typhi,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v10i430168

Antioxidant Enhancing Effect of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. Leaf Fractionated Extracts on Naja nigricollis Reinhardt Venom in Albino Rats

Ibrahim Sani, Rabi’u Aliyu Umar, Sanusi Wara Hassan, Umar Zaki Faruq & Fatima Bello · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

The lethality of snake venom is mainly attributed to its phospholipase A2 component that hydrolyzes cellular phospholipids, leading to the release of arachidonic acid that generates potentially toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS). Imbalance between excessive generation and poor r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v10i330167

Ethno Botanical Survey, Anti-leukemia and Anticlastogenic Potential of Medicinal Plants used for Treatment of Leukemia in Oyo State Nigeria

Adewale, Adetutu, Olusoji Abiodun, Owoade, Olanike Alabi, Fatima Aluko Abubakar & Olubunmi Simeon Oyekunle · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow is responsible for about 222.000 deaths annually. The side effects of chemotherapy in leukemia treatment have necessitated the search for natural products especially medicinal plants as alternative th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v10i330166