In traditional West African setting, plants are commonly used for cosmetic and medicinal benefits such as antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiparasitic effect of which Henna (Lawsonia inermis), a natural occurring plant of the lythraceae family is no...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1830340
Aims: Anchomanes difformis (Blume) Eng (Araceae), Rhizophora racemosa G. Mey (Rhizophoraceae) and Ravenala madagascariensis Sonn (Strelitziaceae) are used in traditional medicine in Guinea for diabetes management. The aim of this work was to test the antidiabetic activity of thes...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1830339
The aim of this study was to exhibit cardiovascular effects of aqueous extract of Zingiber officinale rhizome sold in Ouagadougou markets (Burkina Faso). Phytochemical constituents and some blood biochemical parameters were also investigated. Colorimetric method was used for phyt...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1730335
Odette N. Kabena, Naomie E. Nyakembe, Jean Jacques D. Amogu, Lionel S. Asamboa, Emmanuel M. Lengbiye, Justin E. Mboloko, Pius T. Mpiana & Félicien L. Lukoki·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2020
Aim: The aim of this work is to evaluate the spermicidal, antimicrobial activity of Oncoba welwitchii Oliv. This will justify its use on reproductive health especially in the occurrence of infertility and the imbalance of vaginal flora. Carried out at the Department of Biology of...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1730336
Juliane Maria dos Santos Silva, Jackson Roberto Guedes da Silva Almeida, Cristiane dos Santos Cerqueira Alves, Daniel Amando Nery, Livia Maria Oliveira Damasceno, Camila de Souza Araújo, Larissa Araújo Rolim & Ana Paula de Oliveira·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2020
Introduction: Nowadays, several bacteria have acquired resistance to available antimicrobial agents making necessary the search for new therapeutic alternatives. Plectranthus amboinicus L. is a succulent and aromatic herb, popularly known as thick leaf mint, used in popular medic...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1830337
Introduction: Since ancient times, plants contributed in the treatment of multiple disease conditions due to their immense therapeutic claims and currently serve as the principal origin of various medicinal preparations. The aim of present study is to agglomerate all available et...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1730334
The influenceof antioxidant supplementation on high fat diet-streptozotocin (HFD-STZ) induced type 2 diabetes mellitus in Wistar albino rats was investigated. Appropriate (RDA) proportions of some antioxidant rich substances which includes; vitamins (A, B3, B6, B12, C and E), min...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1730333
This study was executed to produce dehydrated ginger powder using four different drying methods viz. sun, oven, mechanical and microwave along with their nutritional, mineral content and sensory quality evaluation. Microwave dried powder contained highest moisture content (7.10±0...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1730332
Background: Use of herbal medicines alongside conventional anticancer drugs is common among cancer patients. This may potentially cause reduced adherence to conventional anti-cancer drugs, unpredictable side effects and unknown drug-herb interactions. This in the long run could r...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1730331
Somia Attaelseed Hassan, Zeinab Sayed Abdelaziz, Mohammed Mobarak Elbasheir, Wala Eldin Osma Elradi, Elharam Ibrahim Abd Allah & Aadil Yousif Elmahi·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2020
Background: Scientists have used herbs nowadays for curing many diseases because they are safer and to overcome the side effect of the chemical drugs. Grape is one of the ancient herbs that used for diseases of the heart and blood vessels, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, s...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1630329
Daniella Inácio Barros, Helber Veras Nunes, Camila Torres da Silva, Bruno Henrique Di Napoli Nunes, Rodrigo Silva de Oliveira, Laysla Soares de Souza Lima, Calebe Oliveira Crispim da Silva, Ariadyla Fernanda Paixão dos Reis, Lorrany Fernandes Carvalho, Mayck Alexsander Lima Cavalcante, David Martins de Sena & Felix Antônio Coelho de Andrade·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2020
The Bacaba (Oenocarpus bacaba) belongs to the Arecaceae family, is a palm tree native to the Amazon, in which it is distributed throughout the Amazon basin, mainly in the regions of Pará, Tocantins, Acre, and in southern Maranhão, having as habitat the high virgin forest. The pro...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1630330
Seaweeds are significant marine sources of bioactive compounds with prospective use inefficient foods and nutraceutical products. Four marine macroalgae species from the western coasts of Gujarat were evaluated for their antimicrobial and antioxidant activity. The antimicrobial a...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1630328
Karim Tuo, Gbouhoury Eric-Kévin Bolou, Assi Fiacre-Tanguy N’docho, Aurélie Chevillot, Mohamed Mammeri, Isabelle Vallee, Karim Adjou, Offianan André Toure, Bruno Polack & Ronan Jambou·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2020
Ethnopharmacological Relevance: An ethnobotanical survey was conducted in three regions of the country (two rural and one urban), using a questionnaire focussing on anti-diarrheal therapeutic habits. Methodology: Information about the plants has been recorded (local name, organs...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1630327
Aim: To evaluate the effects of radiation on oil and fatty acid content of cumin by irradiating seeds with varied doses of gamma rays viz.,100 Gy, 125 Gy, 150 Gy, 175 Gy. Study Design: Oil and fatty acid content was estimated by gas chromatography mass spectroscopy. Results: The...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1630326
Aim: The study evaluates the in-vitro antimicrobial activity of Hunteria umbellata against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus sp. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out for three months in 2019 in Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemi...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1630325