Gloriosa superba, a member of the Liliaceae family and commonly known as flame lily. The plant's most popular and widespread use in traditional medicine is primarily directed against rheumatism and gout. Solanum nigrum Linn., commonly known as black nightshade, is a frequently co...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i21344
SK Wasim Nawaz, Arti Sharma, Asim Panda, Bhagwati Prashad Sharma, Brajesh Kumar Sahu, Debangshu Agrahari & Sanjeet Kumar·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2026
Traditional knowledge of medicinal plants plays a vital role in primary oral healthcare among tribal communities, particularly in regions with limited access to modern dental services. The present review synthesizes ethnomedicinal information on twenty plant species belonging to...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i21342
Nociceptive pain is a specific type of pain arising from activation of nociceptors. Ficus umbellata, also known as the umbrella fig tree, a genus in the Moraceae family, is a medicinal plant with numerous pharmacological activities. This study investigated the phytochemical const...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i21343
Franck Yovo, Alban Gouton HOUNGBEME, Armelle Sabine Yélignan HOUNKPATIN, Louis Fagbohoun, Amoussatou Sakirigui, Victorien Dougnon, Joachim Gbenou & Georges Accrombessi·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2026
Background: Hemorrhoids are a common condition affecting many adults and significantly reduce quality of life, while conventional treatments are often costly and less accessible. This has led to growing interest in plant-based alternatives like Nephrolepis biserrata and Persea am...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i21341
Kehinde O. Amisu, Omobolanle E. Oladapo, Oyinlade C. Ogundare, Oladipupo A. Lawal, Olufemi A. Giwa-ajeniya, Isyaku Bello, Emmanuel E. Aduak, Victoria A. Dada, Kanyinsola O. Akinkunmi, Mona M. E. Eleiwa & Andy R. Opoku·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2026
Background and Aims: The rapid emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has created an urgent need for alternative antibacterial agents from natural sources. Catharanthus roseus is a medicinal plant rich in bioactive secondary metabolites with reported biological and pharmacol...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i21340
The hardy, prickly plant Alhagi camelorum, also referred to as "Kandero" or "Camel Thorn," has a long history in Ayurvedic and Greco-Arab traditional medicine. The current understanding of its taxonomy, phytochemical composition, and therapeutic potential is summarized in this ar...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i21339
Background: The consumption of berries is widely recommended as part of a cardioprotective diet due to their bioactive properties. Jaboticaba, a Brazilian berry, has been reported to possess high antioxidant activity. However, to date, no human studies have evaluated the effects...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i21337
Aims: This study assessed the effectiveness of single and fixed-ratio combinations of extracts from Zanthoxylum asiaticum and Delonix regia against Plasmodium berghei, as well as their effects on haematological parameters in mice. Methodology: Distilled water was used to clean th...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i21338
Grewia hirsuta, popularly known as nagbala, is extensively utilized in traditional medicine due to its remarkable pharmacological properties stemming from its diverse array of phytochemicals. In this research, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis was utilized to...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i21336
Background and Aims: The rhizome of Drynaria quercifolia (L.) J.Sm. is traditionally consumed after removal of the outer scale layer; however, the scientific basis of this practice remains unclear. The present study aimed to elucidate the anatomical, phytochemical and toxicologic...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i21335
Background: High blood pressure remains a major public health issue. The high cost of treatment for this condition has led to the use of medicinal plants. Aims: This study aims to identify and document medicinal plants traditionally used for the treatment of hypertension. Materi...
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Michelle Karine dos Santos Lembi, Marcela Moreira Terhaag, Giselle Giovanna do Couto de Oliveira, Cristiane Mengue Feniman Moritz, Rafael Moretto Barros & Otávio Akira Sakai·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2026
The synthesis of metallic nanoparticles using plant extracts has attracted significant interest in the scientific community due to their unique properties, which can be applied across various fields, including health, agronomy, and food. Bioreduction, or green synthesis, can be p...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i21333
Peptic ulcer disease is a persistent public health problem, particularly in rural areas where traditional medicine remains predominant. The present study aims at the diversity of medicinal plants used in the traditional treatment of peptic ulcer disease in the district of Ketou,...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i11330
Endophytic fungi represent an untapped reservoir of bioactive compounds with significant pharmaceutical and agricultural potential. This study aims to explore the endophytic fungal diversity associated with Zingiber officinale. Roscoe (ginger) and Ocimum tenuiflorum. L. (tulsi) a...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i11332
Background: A. albida root extracts are used by a majority of the communities in North Central Nigeria to manage stomach ailments and pain, as well as snakebites. However, scientific data on its safety and efficacy are limited. Objectives: This study aims to investigate the analg...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i11329