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Preventive and Healing Effects of the Total Aqueous Extract of the Trunk Bark of Zanthoxylum gilletii (De Wild.) P. G. Waterman (Rutaceae) on Gastric Acid Reflux and Non-reflux Induced Esophagitis in Rats

Oussou N’Guessan Jean-Baptiste, Goze Nomane Bernard, Ehilé Ehilé Hervé, Grahouan Pizito Stéphane, Kouakou Kouakou Léandre & Yapo Angoué Paul · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2023

Zanthozylum gilletii is a medicinal plant well known for its richness in phytochemicals and its use in Côte d’Ivoire in the traditional treatment of burns in esophagus. However, its bioactive anti-reflux and non-reflux oesophagitis potential has not yet been scientifically proven...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2023/v34i81153

Comparative Analyses of the Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Phytochemical Composition of Two Species of Moringa in Ghana

Salifu Faisal, Christopher Larbie, John Mensah, Afua Kobi Ampem Genfi & Abena Amponsaa Brobbey · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2023

Moringa oleifera and M. stenopetala have been used to cure a variety of ailments in around the world. The phytochemical profile, antioxidant and antibacterial activity of the leaves, roots and stem bark were investigated. Elements were analysed and bioactive components were chara...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2023/v34i91156

Estimation of Oleanolic Acid by HPTLC and HPLC Methods in Successive Leaf Extracts of Leucas aspera and Tridax procumbens and their In vitro Anti-Inflammatory Activity

Jayaprakasam R., Abinaya R., Gandhimathi M. & Ravi T. K. · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2023

Aims: The study was started with the goal of quantifying the oleanolic acid from consecutive leaf extracts of Leucas aspera and Tridax procumbens using a marker oleanolic acid by utilizing HPTLC and HPLC techniques, as well as to perform an evaluation of their antiinflammatory ac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2023/v34i81157

Study of Pharmacological Profile of Chloroform Leaf Extract of Ludwigia perennis - A Wetland Plant

Syamkumar T. S., Geethalakshmi. S & Anu Augustine · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2023

Aim: The main objective of this study was to find out various therapeutic properties of chloroform leaf extract of the wetland plant Ludwigia perennis. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biotechnology, Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, Scigen Research and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2023/v34i81154

Top Edible Wild Plants of Eastern Mediterranean Region Part II: Anti-inflammatory Activity

Abdullatif Azab · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2023

In the first part of this series of review articles, we presented the anticancer activities of the most important wild edible plants of eastern Mediterranean region, which we named as the “Deca-plants” (D-P). In this review article, we will present the anti-inflammatory activitie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2023/v34i91155

Ethnobotanical Survey on Awareness of Medicinal Plants Used for Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Biharamulo District: Tanzania

Frenk B. Paschal, Elisa D. Mwega & Gaymary G. Bakari · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2023

Introduction: In struggles to overcome a catastrophic disaster of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), many researchers are interested with safe and active medicinal plants. Kagera region is famous for uses of traditional medicines (TMs). Aim: This study aimed to identify medicinal pl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2023/v34i81152

Genetic Diversity of Coffee Genotypes Using Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Markers

Abigail Funlayo Adepoju, Ibrahim Olalekan Sobowale & Omotayo Olalekan Adenuga · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2023

Coffee plays an important role in the global economy, human health and society. It is one of the major cash crops constituting the backbone of the Nigerian economy before the emergence and re-emergence of petroleum oil. Molecular markers are reliable and valuable tool for analyzi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2023/v34i81151

Cardiovascular Effect of the Fermented Seeds of Parkia biglobosa on Rabbits Oryctolagus cuniculus

Komlavi Mawuto Benjamin Apedjinou, Sabrina Chris Janiba Sanvee, Komla Mawubédjro Dossou-Yovo, Mindede Assih, Essotolom Badjabaissi, Aboudoulatif Diallo & Batomayena Bakoma · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2023

Background and Objectives: Fermented seeds of Parkia biglobosa or “African mustard” are widely consumed in Togo. These fermented seeds are known to have a protective effect against the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the ef...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2023/v34i71149

Shoot Culture of Ocimum sp. and Its Phytochemical Profile

R. Mastuti, A. Munawarti & D. Siswanto · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2023

The success of the in vitro culture technique is influenced by many factors, including the type of explants, culture medium and exogenous plant growth regulators (PGR). These factors greatly influence the speed and effectiveness of plant regeneration as well as the profile of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2023/v34i81150

Elucidating the Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Garcinia kola and Vernonia amygdalina through in silico Molecular Biology Techniques

Olugbenga Morebise, Chimere Chukuka, Otitosan Adeleke, Kimberley Jilliene Alexander, Carolyn Ezenwa, Khaleed Desmond Ajadi, Wisdom Ikpama, Erica Makuochukwu Iyke-Anunagba & Kurlyene Adrienne Jackson · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2023

Introduction: Inflammation is implicated in many disorders, including communicable and noncommunicable diseases. Cyclooxygenase-2 (Cox-2) is a key enzyme involved in the production of prostaglandins implicated in inflammatory disorders.  Garcinia kola and Vernonia amygdalina are...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2023/v34i71148

Unveiling the Biomedical Potential of Hypnea valentiae: Isolation and Characterization of Phytochemicals with Anticancer Activity

Abhishek Dhanki, Kunal N. Odedra & B. A. Jadeja · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2023

Biologically active chemicals with anticancer properties have been discovered in marine Rhodophyceae seaweed Hypnea valentiae, coastal red algae species, was obtained from the coasts of Porbandar and Kuchhdi, Gujarat, India. In this present study, marine red algae Hypnea valentia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2023/v34i71147

Screening of Costus speciosus and Determination of Antioxidant Potential Using DPPH Method: A Review

Athoya Delarosa, Ryan Proxy Hendrawan & Eli Halimah · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2023

Medicinal plants are garnering widespread interest in scientific circles due to their consistent pharmacological activities, which make them beneficial in the treatment of a variety of ailments. Costus speciosus, commonly known as crepe ginger, is an herbaceous plant native to Me...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2023/v34i71146

Ethopharmacological Approach, in vivo Antidiarrhoeic Properties of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Mallotus oppositifolium (Euphorbiaceae) and Isolation of Antidiarrheal Compound

Roger Zintchem, Gaëtan Olivier Fankem, Joseph Ngakou Mukam, Antoine Kada Sanda, Estella Tembe Fokunang, Borgia Njinkio, Paul Aimé Noubissi, Pascal Sonna, Charles Fokunang & René Kamgang · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2023

Mallotus oppositifolium. Müll. Arg (Euphorbiaceae) is commonly used in the Center Region of Cameroon against diarrheal syndromes and joint pains. In order to provide a scientific basis for its use in the traditional treatment of diarrhea, we proposed to evaluate the effects of aq...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2023/v34i71145

Perceptions, Attitudes, and Practices of Tanzanian University Communities Regarding the Use and Formalization of Traditional Medicine

Wilfrida Adolfu Kimario, Frida Richard Mgonja, James Richard Mushi, Gaymary George Bakari & Benigni Alfred Temba · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2023

Introduction: Traditional medicines (TMs) play a vital role in the public healthcare system of Tanzania and other sub-Saharan countries. The community has been advocating for greater recognition and formalization of this sector. Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the community's...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2023/v34i61144