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Phytochemical Study and In vitro Antibacterial Activities of Extracts from Three Ivorian Medicinal Plants Traditionally Used to Treat Inflammatory Dermatoses in the Mé Area, South-East of Ivory Coast

KOUASSI Kouassi Germain, AKA ANY-GRAH Adjoua Sandrine Armelle, KONAN Gbê Kouakou N’Dri Ange, ODOH Alida Edwige & Zirihi Guède Noël · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2025

Background : Many of the pharmaceutical drugs used to treat Bacterial dermatoses, are becoming less and less effective in the face of bacterial multi-resistance. The search for remedies based on medicinal plants is a necessity in the discovery of new antibiotics effective in the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2025/v36i11236

Characterization, Bioactive Profiling and Evaluation of the Pharmacological Activities of Ethanol Extract of Lannea welwitschii (Hiern) Engl.

Olaoluwa Ayomikun Olowe, Martins Ajibade Adefisoye, Morenike Olutumbi Adeoye-Isijola & Olufunmiso Olusola Olajuyigbe · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2025

Introduction: Lannea welwitschii is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat various infectious diseases due to its plethora of bioactive compounds that possess various pharmacological activities. This study aimed to characterize and determine the phytochemical pro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2025/v36i11235

In-vitro and In-silico Anti-inflammatory Activity of a Common Bangladeshi Fruit: An Approach to Find Selective COX-2 Inhibitors

Md. Rabiul Hossain, Syeda Ridita Sharif, Md. Abdul Motaleb Bhuiya, Md. Mahmudul Hasan & Shankar Sharma · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2024

Background: From the ancient time, medicinal plants are utilized to mitigate different disease. In Ayurveda and Siddha indigenous medicinal systems, the bark of Syzygium cumini (L.) (Myrtaceae) is used for sore bronchitis, asthma, throat, dysentery, seasickness and ulcers. Object...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61233

To study the In vitro Anti-Sickling Activity of Adansonia digitata Fruits Extract on Sickle Cells

Sara Abdalraheem Mostafa Mohammed, Elharam Ibrahim Abdalla, Ibrahim Mohammad Eisa, Hiba Yasin Mohamed, Amna Bshier Hassan & Mohammed Mobarak Elbasheir · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2024

Background: Traditional medicine is used along with synthetic pharmaceutical products to enhance health management. There is a high mortality rate of patients with sickle cell disease. Previous studies have indicated that some medicinal plants have shown anti-sickling activity, i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61234

Phytochemical Analysis and Antiradical Activity of Fruit Extracts of Tetrapleura tetraptera (Schumach. and Thonn.)Taub., a Medicinal Plant Used in the North of Côte d'Ivoire

Gboko Abiba Ouattara, Kamagate Tidiane, Boni Ahoussi Pascal, Toure Abdoulaye, Kablan Ahmont Landry Claude & Coulibaly Adama · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2024

Aims: Tetrapleura tetraptera is a medicinal plant with multiple virtues, used in traditional medicine to treat various pathologies. The aim of this study was to determine the phytochemical profile and antiradical activity of aqueous and 70% hydroethanolic extracts of the fruits o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61232

Design, Development and Optimization of Polyherbal Powder Shampoo Using 32 Factorial Design

Satyajit Sahoo, Rashmi Rajeghorpade, Sohan Patel, Tejas Patel & Archana Kaushik · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2024

Objective: The goal was to create a polyherbal powder shampoo with natural components. We are aware that natural agents are safer and more effective than semi-synthetic and synthetic ones. Furthermore, those artificial components could harm or endanger human skin. In addition to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61231

Biological Activities and Phytochemical Constituents in the Stimulatory Potential of Tithonia diversifolia Fermented Extracts: A Review

Tatsegouock Nembot Robinson, Dupré Justine, Picard Maxime, Spalletta Alexis, Koumba Ibinga Sidrine, Razafimahatratra Jean Hugues, Chaveriat Ludovic & Martin Patrick · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2024

The world food production must increase by 70% to feed this massive population through the use of chemical inputs in the new millennium. Crop culture is challenged by parasitic constraints, seedlings unavailability and soil fertility issues, which can severely reduce productivity...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61230

The Use of Medicinal Plants and Phytotherapy in the Konjuh Mountain of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Samira Huseinović, Sanida Bektić, Samela Selimović-Ćehajić & Melisa Halilović · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2024

The plant kingdom is a crucial component of human nutrition and, consequently, the foundation of human sustenance. Humans have long recognized that specific plant-based foods provide essential substances that contribute to health, leading to the discovery of their medicinal prope...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61228

The Multifaceted Clitoria ternatea (Aparajita): A Review of Its Phytochemistry, Medicinal Uses and Commercial Applications

Tamanna, Amanpreet Kaur, Navdeep Singh & Richa Shri · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2024

Clitoria ternatea Linn., (aparajita/shankapushpi; family Fabaceae), is a traditional medicinal plant with diverse applications - both medicinal and commercial. It is a perennial twinning herb with prominent flowers. The multifaceted plant is native to tropical Asia. The aim of th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61229

Optimization of Extraction Conditions of Polyphenols and Flavonoids from Olax subscorpioidea leaves, a Medicinal Plant Traditionally Used in Korhogo (Cote d’ivoire)

Kouakou Yeboue Koffi François, KOUAME Yao Yves, MIEZAN Bilé Aka, YEO Yellee Isabelle, Toure Abdoulaye & Yapi Houphouet Felix · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2024

Secondary metabolites, including polyphenols and flavonoids, play a key role in the expression of the active principles of several medicinal plants from Côte d'Ivoire, such as Olax subscorpioidea Oliv. This study was initiated to help improve conditions for extracting polyphenols...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61226

Functional Food Potential of Green Tea Waste (Used Tea Leaves) Through Lactic acid Fermentation

Kieko Saito & Yoriyuki Nakamura · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2024

Aims: Fermented functional foods were developed to utilize green tea waste (used tea leaves) and their antioxidative activity was examined. Methodology: The initial tea waste was prepared by steeping regular tea leaves in deionized water at 90°C for 60 s. This procedure was repea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61227

Standardisation of Curcuminoids into More Bioavailable form (CurcuminAura™) and Its Pharmacokinetics

Srikrishna Lingadahalli Puttachar, Vinisha Mascarenhas, Aliya Mohammad Sayed, Desiree Delicia Fernandes, Teja Moreshwar Godkar, Shawna Reyhan Correia, Saisha Ningappa Patil, Sebastian Thomas, Savitha B Pillai, Sahil Naik & Sakshi Murlidhar Naik · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2024

Curcuminoids are naturally occurring phytocompound extracted from the turmeric rhizome Curcuma longa, a member of the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family. Through the development of a trademark product called Bio-Curcumin, this study seeks to increase the bioavailability and absorption...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61225

In vitro Antiviral Activity of Eucheuma cottonii against New Castle Disease Virus

Sartaz Begum & Mfaume Mleke · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2024

Aims: To determine the antiviral activity of Eucheuma cottonii against the New Castle disease virus. Study Design: In vitro study. Place and Duration of the Study: The research was conducted in the Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Drug Design, and Pharmacognosy department at St. John’s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61224

Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Hand Sanitizers Based on Plants Producing Essential Oil

Sheetal Sarraf, Subhranshu Panda, Sadia Parveen, Simachal Panda & Subhra Swaraj · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2024

Hand hygiene is important because it can easily be transmitted through direct contact with microbial spores produced during coughing and sneezing. It is important to prevent the spread of the disease, especially in cases such as epidemics, through the use of antibiotics. This can...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61223

Therapeutic Effects of Pterocarpus santalinoides Stem Bark Aqueous Extract: Evidence from L-NAME-induced Hypertensive Wistar Rats

Chinte Yamjom Ramatou, Ngo Lemba Tom Esther, Aboubakar Oumarou Bibi Farouck, Ngueguim Tsofack Florence, Gounoue Kamkuno Raceline, Bella Ndzana Martin Thierry & Dimo Théophile · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2024

Aims: Ethnopharmacological information indicates that the stem bark of Pterocarpus santalinoides is used in traditional medicine to treat many diseases including hypertension. Thus, this study was designed to evaluate the therapeutic effects of the stem bark aqueous extract of Pt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61222