Aboubakar Soma, François D. Hien, Seydou Sourabie, Serge R. Yerbanga, Léa N. Bonkian, Benjamin K. Koama, Noufou Ouedraogo, Moussa Ouedraogo, Gordon A. Awandare & Jean-Baptiste Nikiema·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2018
Aims: This study aims to evaluate the larvicidal activity of lyophilized methanolic extracts, hydro-methanolic extracts and aqueous extracts of Vernonia cinerea Less against the 3rd and 4th instars larvae of Anopheles gambiae. Place and Duration of Study: Pharmacognosy Laboratory...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/43030
Ruth Anyango Omole, Hamisi Masanja Malebo, Ramadhani S. O. Nondo, Shaban Katani, Husna Mbugi, Jacob Midiwo & Mainen Julius Moshi·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2018
The aim of the study was to determine the in vivo anti-plasmodial activity of three plants Rhamnus prinoides, Rubus keniensis and Garcinia buchananii which are used for malaria treatment by indigenous communities in Kenya. This work was done at the Department of Biological and Pr...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/42874
Christianah A. Elusiyan, Opeyemi Ayoade, Adewale O. Adeloye, Felix O. Olorunmola, Joseph M. Agbedahunsi & Abiodun O. Ogundaini·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2018
Aims: This study investigated the antisickling and radical scavenging activities of different morphological parts of nine plants, belonging to six families. A bioassay-guided fractionation was carried out on Mitracarpus villosus (Sw.) DC. Cham, which was one of the most active pl...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/42706
Castanea sativa Mill. leaves infusion/decoction has been traditionally used in the northern region of Portugal to treat cough in children, diarrhoea, infertility and hypertension. However, no information exists about its possible toxic effects. This study aims to investigate the...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/42780
Aim: This study was carried out to evaluate the anti-diabetic properties of root extracts of Salacia nitida in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Study Design: Experimental Animal Study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharmacology, University of Port Harcour...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/41430
Aim: This study evaluated the antimalarial activity of the crude extract and fractions of Phyllanthus amarus in Plasmodium berghei-infected mice. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, between Februa...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/38578
Aims: To establish a programmatic framework facilitating all stakeholders harmonize their approaches and methodologies in ensuring sustainable management of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. Study Design: Combination of semi-structured interviews, questionnaire, and direct observati...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/3156
Amanda Sánchez-Recillas, Víctor Yáñez-Pérez, Maximiliano Ibarra-Barajas, Salvador Flores-Guido, Hector Armando Rubio-Zapata, Gabriela Ávila-Villarreal & Rolffy Ortiz-Andrade·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2018
Aims: To evaluate preparation herbal mixed of Pouteria campechiana, Chrysophyllum cainito, Citrus limonum and Annona muricata (PCCA) on vasorelaxant and hypotensive effect on rat model and toxicological data after acute oral administration to give scientific support to the use et...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/42504
A 7-, 4׳ dihydroxyl-5-methoxyl -5׳ acetyl flavonoid was isolated from the roots of Sudanese Bauhinia rufescens (family, Caesalpiniaceae Fabaceae). The isolate was purified by different Chromatographic techniques and identified via a combination of spectral tools (IR, UV, 1HNMR a...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/41375
A. O. Olayinka, O. Onorovwe, C. Isichei, I. J. Usar, O. E. Ekwere, A. Sanni, G. G. Jurbe & K. F. Okwuasaba·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2018
Aims: The anticonceptive effect of the diethyl ether extract of Ricinus communis Linn (RICOM 1013-1) was studied in rats alongside pharmacognostic properties, amino acids content and elemental analysis. Study Design and Methodology: 20 adult female albino Wistar rats were random...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/42249
Background: The finding that antioxidant dihydroquercetin (DHQ) present in high content in the wood of Dahurian larch (Larix gmelinii Rupr.) which distributes mainly in Khingan Mountains led to the development and manufacture of a DHQ-rich extract, Lavitol (a trade name). Whether...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/42458
Aim: To assess the antibacterial activities and phytochemical potential of Cochlospermum planchonii (Apocynaceae), Terminalia avicennoides (Papilionaceae) and Pericopsis laxiflora (Papilionaceae) used traditionally against typhoid fever and bacterial gastroenteritis. Study Design...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/42248
Malaria is a major cause of death among pregnant women and children under the age of five in Uganda. It is the leading cause of anemia among pregnant women and low birth weight in infants [1]. Majority of the rural population rely on herbs for treatment of various diseases. The l...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/40934
Majid Ramezani, Saeed Changizi-Ashtiyani, Firoozeh Sadeghzadeh, Seyed-Sirvan Hosseini, Ali Zarei & Naser Hosseini·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2018
Aims: Obesity is a significant cause of disability and death. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of some medicinal plants in the treatment of obesity and its complications. Study Design: Male Wistar rats were treated in different groups. Place and Duration of Study...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/41111
Aim: This study aims to screen the aqueous extract of Gardenia ternifolia fruit for toxicity in Wistar albino rats by determination of morality, Percentage of weight change, hematology, biochemistry and histopathology. Methodology: Twenty four male Wistar albino rats were divided...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/41458