Bixa orellana, Jatropha curcas and Cassia alata are three of the prominent plants used for traditional medicine in Nigeria. Dermatophytosis also known as tinea or ringworm is the most frequent superficial fungal infections in Nigeria. Objective: In this Present Study, We Aimed...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i1030423
Objective: The liver is the major organ of detoxification of ingested materials such as food, beverages and drugs, thus it is prone to toxicity with attendant pathologies. We studied the ability of Vitex agnus castus plant extract to ameliorate the biochemical and structural alte...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i1030422
Zenherb labs Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, developed a proprietary Arctostaphylous uva-ursi standardized extract (AUSE), (branded as UvaZen-VArb™). The current study is an attempt to get insights of the interaction of bioactives against target proteins involved in skin health pathways like...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i1030421
Background: Pavetta indica Linn is a medicinal plant that belongs to the family of Rubiaceae. The parts of this plant are used in indigenous clinical practices, especially for treating visceral obstruction, haemorrhoidal pains, rheumatism and eye diseases, and in the preferential...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i1030419
Sowunmi L. Ifeanyichukwu, Elizabeth A. Ogidan, Omowunmi A. Idowu, Oyinkansade Y. Babalola, Anne A. Adam, Temitope O. Omogbene, Basirat O. Rafiu, Funmilola O. Akanni, Ayokunmi O. Oyeleye, Toluope F. Okanlawon, Musbau B. Olaniyi, Rofiat I. Oyediran & Ibraheem O. Lawal·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2021
Aims: This study aims to review the diverse uses of Aloe vera (true aloe) as well as the conservation measures and conventional cultivation techniques. Study Design: Best evidence review. Place and Duration of Study: Biomedicinal Research Centre, Forestry Research Institute of Ni...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i930417
Basella alba is a perennial plant of the Basellaceae and is known by various common names including Malabar spinach. Various parts of the plant are used for treatment of the diseases as well as for different healing activities of human beings as well as animals across the globe e...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i930416
Nayana Yared Batista, Ádley Antonini Neves de Lima, José Wilson do Nascimento Corrêa, Tatiane Pereira de Souza & Igor Rafael dos Santos Magalhães·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2021
Aims: Paullinia cupana Kunth has been popularly used to prepare different beverages by the Amazonian inhabitants for a long time ago mainly due to its stimulant properties. Although the utilization of this herbal drug has been increasing lately, little is known regarding the poss...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i930414
Aim: To assess total bacterial load and detect E. coli and Salmonella in Chlorophytum borivilianum (Safed Musli), cultivated and processed in the Bundelkhand region. Study Design: Quality assurance of medicinal plant raw material is essential for the preparation of good quality h...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i930413
Aims: Rairangpur forest division, Mayurbhanj, Odisha is a hub of diverse floral and faunal species. Apart from flora and fauna, it has a rich diversity of fungal species. The present study highlights the diversity of macro fungi with special reference to its medicinal and econom...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i930415
David Yakubu Bot, Odachi Helen Agbo, Abigail John Ajiji, Abraham Adoniyi Ahmed, Adaobi Ifeoma Ekwenpu, Daniel Chundusu, Yakubu Sunday Bot, Obiageri Nancy Igwe, Ezekiel Oyekunle Ojo, Pam Pwajok Gambo, Ezra Kadiri & Judith Aladi Agbo·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2021
Background: Diabetes Mellitus is a debilitating metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia due to insufficient insulin or inability of insulin receptors to respond positively to circulating insulin. Prevalence of the disease is on the global increase annually with tendency...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i830411
Fowedlung Ngufor Agafina, Ashu Michael Agbor, Fotsing Kwetche Pierre René, Tembe Fokunang Estella, Pilipili Charles & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2021
Background: Caries and periodontal diseases are major public health problems. Due to increase in bacterial resistance to antibiotics, there is a need to promote the known potential of plants and search for new anti-infectious substances as therapeutic alternatives to antibiotics....
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i830409
Aims: The present study was aimed to investigate the protective role of ginger against acephate-induced testicular toxicity in adult rats. Methodology: Rats were allocated into four groups where animals in group I served as controls, while animals in group II, III and group IV we...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i830410
Diabetes mellitus is the most common endocrine disease and one of the most common chronic disorders. Diabetes mellitus has been associated with impaired reproductive health, mainly in men. The present study aimed to evaluate effects of the aqueous extract of Cnestis ferruginea le...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i830408
Gerard Bessan Dossou-Agoin, Habib Ganfon, Fidèle ASSOGBA, Adam Gbankoto, Joachim Gbenou & Laleye Anatole·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2021
Aims: The leafy stem and fruit of P.murex have been reported to be used in folk medicine to treat male reproductive system ailments. This study was undertaken to assess the antioxidant potential of the aqueous extracts of P.murex leafy stem and fruit. Methodology: Extracts were p...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i830406
Pacôme Kouadio N’Go, Lazare Tehoua, Eric-Kevin Gbouhoury Bolou, Aicha Salamentou Touré & Antoine Némé Tako·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2021
Aims: Adenia lobata (Jacq.) Engl. (Passifloraceae) is widely used in Ivorian traditional pharmacopeia to heal various chronic diseases, relieve headache and pain of gingiva inflammation, and facilitate labor. Here, we investigated the effects of hydroethanolic extract Adenia loba...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i830407