Igor Domingos de Souza, Eliza Miranda Ramos, Francisco José Mendes Dos Reis, Hugo Miguel Ramos Vieira, Iara Barbosa Ramos, Pamella Aline Miranda Teodoro, Ana Carla Gomes Rosa, Antonio Carlos de Abreu, Janete Pereira Lima, Gilberto Gonçalves Facco & Valter Aragão Do Nascimento·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2020
Introduction: Bauhinia forficata, has presented in several interesting effects for the diabetic human organism as the adjuvant treatment. Its effects have been tested and proven in scientific studies in the Unified Health System in Brazil. Aims: Verify the effects of the medicina...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1530324
Mariana de O. N. Costa, Kamylla T. Santos, Clarice A. Almeida, Francine S. A. da Fonseca, Célio F. F. Angolini, Dario A. de Oliveira, Afrânio F. de Melo Júnior, Elytania V. Menezes & Vanessa de A. Royo·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2020
In view of the therapeutic potential and popular use of the Malpighiaceae family, with emphasis on the importance of species of the Diplopterys (Banisteriopsis) genus, the objective of this study was to identify the metabolites classes of leaves and stems of Diplopterys pubipetal...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1530323
Lidiane Thaís Volkmann, Enrico Coser Bridi, Rosanna Tarkany Basting, Ilza Maria de Oliveira Sousa, Fabiana Mantovani Gomes França, Flávia Lucisano Botelho do Amaral, Cecilia Pedroso Turssi, Mary Ann Foglio & Roberta Tarkany Basting·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2020
Aims: This study tested the antimicrobial effect of Arrabidaea chica (Ac) polyphenolic extract in different concentrations incorporated into an aqueous solution or into a primer of an adhesive system used for cavities pre-treatment against Streptococcus mutans (Sm) and Lactobacil...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1530321
Aim: The study was designed to investigate antioxidant, survivability, fecundity, and locomotor activity of Moringa oleifera leaf (MOL) extract in Drosophila melanogaster. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted at the Africa Centre of Excellence in phytomedicine Research...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1530322
Aims: The use of synthetic antibiotics has been the major way of curing diseases; however, over-use of antibiotics has led to emergence of multi-drug-resistant strains of several groups of microorganisms. This study aimed at examining roselle extracts for antimicrobial properties...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1530320
Introduction: It is generally believed that Cyperus esculentus (tiger nut) has some fertility boosting effects. However, scientific validation of some the fertility boosting belief concerning tiger nut is lacking. Objective: The aim of this project was to study the effects of tig...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1530319
Chiliadenus iphionoides (Boiss. & Blanche) Brullo has been used in traditional medicine for different medical issues including stomach ailments, diabetes, male and female fertility problems, eye infection, kidney stones, and as an anti-inflammatory. Extracts of C. iphionoides...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1430318
Aims: Plants used in traditional medicine have contributed to the development of modern medicines, but in order to boost the discovery of novel drugs to fight diseases such as HIV/AIDS and emerging new diseases, systematic evaluation of many more plants needs to continue. The aim...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1430317
Rauwolfia vomitoria is one of the medicinal plants which is used traditionally to manage hypertension, diabetes and mental disorder. The scientific evidence to suggest its medicinal use especially in mental health treatment is lacking. This study aimed to investigate the antidepr...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1430316
Monica S. Z. Schindler, Carine Frozza, Gabriela Anzollin, Jean F. F. Calisto, André L. Radünz, Márcio P. Mariot, Jacir Dal Magro & Leila Zanatta·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2020
Introduction: Maytenus ilicifolia Mart. Ex Reiss, Celastraceae, popularly known as “espinheira-santa” is traditionally used to treat gastrointestinal disorders and diabetes. However, studies proving efficacy for the treatment of diabetes are scarce. Furthermore, it is believed th...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1430315
The Brazilian ginseng Pfaffia glomerata (Spreng.) Pedersen belongs to the Amaranthaceae family and has as its main component β-ecdysone, a phytoecdysteroid, found in the roots, stem, flowers and leaves of the plant. In the last years sustainability and the environment concern wer...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1430314
Melghat means "meeting of ghats" region well known for "Melghat Tiger Reserve (MTR)" located in the north-western compact block of Amravati district in Maharashtra state, India. This literature review aimed to compile and document the herbal remedies for Sexually Transmitted Infe...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1430313
Migraine is a common episodic neurological disorder with a multifaceted pathophysiology that displays as recurrent attacks of headache that are typically throbbing and unilateral/bilateral and often severe with concomitant symptoms such as photophobia, phonophobia stimuli. Simila...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1330312
Djankou Tchoffo Madeleine, Nyemb Jean Noël, Atchade A. de Theodore, Hamidou Abdoulaye, Talla Emmanuel, Sophie Laurent, Celine Henoumont, Djoko Tchuente Cyril Leonel & Joseph Mbafor Tanyi·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2020
Aims: The present study was conducted to determine the antioxidant activity and chemical components of Ficus abutilifolia. Miq. (Moraceae). Place and Duration of the Study: The study were performed at Department of chemistry, University of Ngaoundere, Cameroon, between July 2017...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1330311
Nadege D. Nganou, Eliane S. Tchinda, Alphonse T. Sokamte, Franklin K. Ngoualem, Steve F. Nodem, Marcel T. N. Beumo & Leopold N. Tatsadjieu·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2020
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the sanitary quality of smoked fish by determining their mycotoxin content, and also the chemical composition, antifungal activity of Cymbopogon citratus and Ocimum basilicum essential oils from Cameroon against some mycotoxigenic fungal...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1330310