Moamenla Jamir, Amerjeet Singh, A. R. Malik, P. A. Sofi, Nisha Tariq, Sabira Nissar, Reisang Lunglo, P C Lalawmpuii & Kelelhou Sirie·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2026
Neurodegenerative or neurological diseases (NDs) are conditions that lead to progressive loss of normal nerve function. These conditions affect the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system, often presenting symptoms like impaired cognition, movement disorders and sensory...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i11328
Emmanuel O.D. BAKROU, Yaya Alain KOUDORO, Durand Dah-Nouvlessounon, Cokou Pascal AGBANGNAN DOSSA, Alain Guy ALITONOU, Lamine Baba-Moussa, Dominique C. K. Sohounhloué & Félicien AVLESSI·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2026
Infectious diseases are a major global health problem. Bacterial infections represent about 70% of mortality cases. This work aims to evaluate Combretum glutinosum through identification of secondary metabolites and evaluation of anti-radical and antibacterial activities of its l...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i11327
Stylochaeton hypogaeus (Araceae) is a medicinal plant widely used in the traditional pharmacopoeia of Casamance (Senegal), particularly for the treatment of prostatic disorders, inflammatory conditions, hemorrhoids, and certain forms of cancer. The present study aimed to assess i...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i11326
India’s ethnomedicinal heritage is sustained by an exceptional diversity of medicinal plant species used in household healthcare, community-based traditional healing, and codified systems such as Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani. In parallel with rising domestic and global demand for...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i11325
Aims: Locally, Heliotropium indicum L. is used as a leukemic, asthmatic, and antipyretic medication and is commonly applied in traditional medicine for treating open wounds. Species of Heliotropium have a long history of use as medicinal and culinary plants. Study Design: This s...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i11324
Introduction: In Mali, several domesticated edible plants are commonly used for their nutritional and therapeutic properties. But their usage are poorly documented in terms of their chemical composition and pharmacological properties. This highlights the urgent need for ethnobota...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i11323
Mubarak Siddig Hamad, Safia Abdullahi Abdelmageed Mohammed, Lamiaa Adnan Munshi, Ahmed Saeed Kabbashi & Ahmed Ali Mustafa·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2026
The accurate authentication of medicinal plants is critical for ensuring the safety and efficacy of herbal products. This study provides a comprehensive morphoanatomical characterization of six medicinally important Solanaceae species from Sudan: Datura innoxia, Physalis angulata...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i11321
The emergence of antibiotic resistance poses a significant threat to global health, necessitating the exploration of alternative antimicrobial agents. This study investigates the antibacterial activities of the bark extracts of Tamarindus indica, Adansonia digitata, and Vitellari...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i11322
Luciano Melo de Souza, Maicon Aparecido Olin, Camila Carlino-Costa, Fábio Mazzonetto, Ilza Maria de Oliveira Sousa, Mary Ann Foglio, Gabriel Conde, Ives Charlie-Silva, Käthery Brennecke, Luiz Arthur Malta Pereira & Marco Antonio de Andrade Belo·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2026
Given the importance of controlling the lesser mealworm Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in poultry farms, this study evaluated the biopesticidal activity of an aqueous extract of Artemisia annua L. (Asteraceae). Dried leaves of A. annua were analyzed f...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i11320
This review focuses on various phytochemical activities of Ginkgo biloba. Human intelligence and self-expression are thought to be enhanced by it. It is utilized for culinary and cultural purposes, as well as in the Indian traditional medicinal system in a variety of Ayurvedic fo...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i11319
Medicinal plants represent an effective alternative in the fight against common and neglected bacterial diseases in Africa, particularly in Côte d'Ivoire. However, they are subject to anthropogenic pressure that can lead to the disappearance of many of them, creating an imbalance...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2026/v37i11318
Goiter, a common manifestation of thyroid dysfunction, is often linked to iodine deficiency, environmental toxins, and autoimmune disorders. Potassium perchlorate (KClO₄) is a recognized goitrogen that inhibits iodine uptake, leading to hypothyroidism, oxidative stress, and syste...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2025/v36i61317
Dupré Justine, Picard Maxime, De Felice Alessia, Ludovic Chaveriat, Razafimahatratra Jean-Hugues, Carène Hanitriniaina & Martin Patrick·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2025
Calotropis procera and Zanthoxylum decaryi are endemic plants of Madagascar that have recently attracted scientific interest due to their invasive nature and their potential valorization as sustainable biomass resources. Those two plant materials are traditionally used in differe...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2025/v36i61316
Edwige ODOH, Alain Serge Augustin AMBE, Goldberg Merveille KOUASSI, Kégour DA, N’Guessan Yvette FOFIE & Roland Hervé KOUASSI·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2025
Background: Medicinal plants are often used to treat certain chronic conditions, including diabetes. This study was conducted to contribute to knowledge about the plant species traditionally used to treat diabetes in the town of Adzopé in Ivory Coast. Materials and Methods: The s...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2025/v36i61315
Parasitic plants remain among the least explored groups in ethnomedicinal research despite their diverse bioactive potential and traditional significance. The present study focuses on two hemiparasitic genera, Macrosolen and Scurrula, to consolidate scattered ethnomedicinal knowl...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2025/v36i61314