Electrohomeopathy medicines have been practicing since the 1850s in European countries and from the 1870s in India. There are various methods of preparation of Electrohomeopathic medicines that have been developed and practice by the different manufacturers. For the safety, effic...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i730404
Typhoidal salmonella infections remain a challenge in the health care system in sub-Saharan Africa. Carrier status and advent of multi-drug resistant S. Typhi strains have necessitated the search for new drug leads. Hence, this study aims at investigating P. guajava and A. indica...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i730405
Daniela Vasconcelos de Oliveira, Antonieta Nassif Salomão, Ildeu Soares Martins & Izulmé Rita Imaculada Santos·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2021
Aims: The objective of this research was to establish a cryopreservation protocol for shoot tips (ST) of in vitro P. glomerata using the droplet-vitrification technique. Study Design: The experimental design was a factorial, with four factors, arranged in a completely randomized...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i730403
Samuel A. Akwetey, Douglas B. Aidoo, Wisdom Ahlidja, Bright B. Boafo, Joseph M. Acquah, Joshua F. Agyei, Desmond Bakoji & Portia A. Okyir·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2021
Background: This study evaluated the potential of Ziziphus abysinnica root extract in managing hyperglycaemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), diabetic wound healing and diabetic nephropathy. Methodology: Blood glucose concentrations were measured daily for 14 days after daily...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i730402
Fatai A. Kareem, Opeyemi J. Owolabi, Mutiu A. Alabi, Omotola B. Ogunsuyi, Sofiyat F. AbdulKadir & Ayodeji O. Obatoye·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2021
Aim: Leaves of plants have been useful in the treatment of various diseases and infections. The study aims at determining the nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, and hematological effect of Momordica charantia, Xylopia aethiopica, and Entandrophragma angolense on the Plasmodium bergh...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i730401
In the present study it was reported on direct somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration from cotyledon and leaf explants of Turkey berry/pea egg plant (Solanum torvum SW), a medicinally important plant. Somatic embryogenesis has several advantages over other routes of in vitr...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i730400
Matheus Vinícius de Souza Carneiro, Ricardo de Queiroz Freitas, Lucas Baltar Rodrigues, Wenberger Lanza Daniel de Figueiredo, Geane Antiques Lourenço, José Fernando Marques Barcellos, Adele Salomão-Oliveira & Rosany Piccolotto Carvalho·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2021
Aims: By using histological analysis, the study aims to evaluate the effect of a nutraceutical based on the Amazonian fruits of camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) Mc Vaugh), acai (Euterpe precatoria Mart.) and guarana (Paullinia cupana) on the brain tissue (hippocampus) of dyslip...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i630399
Aims: This study was designed to compare the extractable yield of Chrysophyllum albidum seed oil, the phytoconstituents, and physicochemical parameters with the commercially available vegetable oil, to ascertain their suitability for human consumption and industrial uses. Place a...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i630397
Bioactive compounds are the frontline potent agents in both nutraceuticals and pharmaceutical industries. The bioactive compounds are gaining much importance for their ability in enhancing resistance to various diseases and to improve the health of people both by traditional and...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i630398
M. O. Nwokike, S. I. Ghasi, A. O. Ogbonna, C. A. Anusiem, C. C. Ofor, E. C. Ogbuagu, M. N. Ezenwaeze & Akpotu E. Ajirioghene·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2021
This was an experimental study that evaluated the effect of aqueous, methanol and chloroform root extracts of Imperata cylindrica on serum levels of testosterone in male Wistar rats. Shade dried Imperata cylindrica roots were pounded and crude extracts prepared using distilled wa...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i630396
Proline, a well-known amino acid, has been estimated in ten different pteridophytes, including Adiantum capillus-veneris L., Adiantum caudatum L., Adiantum incisum Forssk., Adiantum philippense L., and Actiniopteris radiata (Sw.) link. Christenh. in various organs such as the roo...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i630394
Emmanuel Ikechukwu Onwubuya, Henrietta Aritetsoma Ogbunugafor, Chike Samuel Okafor & Afees Adebayo Oladejo·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2021
Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Oken (Crassulaceae) is used traditionally to treat many ailments. This study investigated the anti-inflammatory effect of hydro-ethanol leaf extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum on Wistar rats using acute and chronic models and also evaluates the bioactive...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i630395
The aim of this study was to evaluate the adulticidal effects of green coffee oil (GCO) and roasted coffee oil (RCO) on two species of fruit flies (Tephritidae) include Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) and Anastrepha fraterculus (Wiedemann). Adult flies of both species were exposed...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i530393
Edmond J. Quintero, Estela Guerrero De León, Juan Morán-Pinzón, Aldahir Mero, Edwin León & Laura P. Patiño Cano·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2021
The aim of this study was to analyze the chemical components and evaluate the biological activity of the extracts from the leaves Kalanchoe pinnata and Kalanchoe daigremontiana, which are cultivated in the province of Chiriqui, Republic of Panama. Phytochemicals components, antio...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i530392
Background: Leishmaniases are anthropozoonotic vector-borne diseases, caused by the protozoan Leishmania spp. These diseases have significant morbidity and mortality worldwide and, as there are currently no vaccines available for their treatment, chemotherapy remains the mainstay...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i530391