Andrographis lineata Nees (Acanthaceae) is an endemic herb rich in flavonoids and diterpenoids which have pharmaceutical importance. Seedling explants source has not been studied for micropropagation and hence the present investigation has been taken up. An efficient protocol was...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/30411
Magdalena Kondeva-Burdina, Vessela Vitcheva, Rumyana Simeonova, Virginia Tzankova, Alexandar Shkondrov, Petrnaka Zdraveva & Ilina Krasteva·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2016
Aim: To evaluate and compare the effects of polysaccharides, isolated from n-butanol extracts of Astragalus glycyphyllos (PS1) and Astragalus glycyphylloides (PS2) in model of non-enzyme- and enzyme-induced lipid peroxidation (LPO) in isolated rat liver microsomes. Place and Dura...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/30432
Aims: Ursolic acid (UA) is a phytochemical found in fruits and herbs such as apples, cherries, rosemary and thyme. A multitude of rodent studies have shown UA’s protective effects in cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases. This study aim...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/30144
The species Oroxylum indicum (L) Kurz (Bignoniaceae) is an important medicinal tree being rich in secondary metabolites, employed in various traditional medicinal systems from folk to modern medicine. All the plant parts (root, stem bark, seed, leaf and flower) of the species are...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/30310
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial effects of ginger, cinnamon and their combination against Enterococcus faecalis located in infected root canals. Methodology: A quasi experimental pre-test post-test design was applied through microbiological testing up...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/25915
Ouédraogo Noufou, A. M. Emmanuel Thiombiano, Sawadogo W. Richard, Tibiri André, Martin Kiendrebeogo, Lompo Marius, Diederich Marc & Guissou I. Pierre·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2016
Aims: This study aimed to investigate the cytotoxic, antioxidant and lipoxygenase inhibition activities of extracts from stem barks of Piliostigma reticulatum and Piliostigma thonningii. Methodology: Methanol extract and decoction from stem barks of P. reticulatum and P. thonning...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/30417
Simon Alem, Festus M. Tolo, Nicholas Adipo, Peter G. Mwitari, Ngetich K. Japheth & Anselimo O. Makokha·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2016
Objective: To evaluate in vitro anti-Herpes simplex type 1 activity of methanol and aqueous crude extracts of pyrethrum (Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium) plant grown in Kenya. Methods: Cytotoxic effect of methanol and aqueous extracts was determined on vero cells (African green mo...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/28967
Aims: In order to provide scientific evidence for the ethno-medical claims, this study was conducted to determine the phyto-constituents, antimicrobial activity and the antioxidant activity of the crude leaf and stem bark extracts of Tetrapleura tetraptera (Schum. & Thonn.) T...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/29585
Aims: The aim of this study was determination of antioxidant activity and total phenolic content and antibacterial activity of Pelargonium graveolens organic extracts. Study Design: Different methods implemented for isolation and analysing of organic ...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/29040
Christine O. Wangia, Jennifer A. Orwa, Francis W. Muregi, Patrick G. Kareru, Kipyegon Cheruiyot & Japheth Kibet·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2016
Medicinal plants play a significant role in treatment and prevention of many diseases in humans worldwide. Ruellia species belong to the family Acanthaceae and have been used widely for medicinal purposes. The objective of this study was to evaluate the comparative In vitro anti-...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/29853
Aims: The present study aimed to determine the chemical components and antibacterial activities of essential oil of the leaves of Callistemon citrinus collected from Ethiopia. Methodology: For identification and determination of the phytochemical constituents of the oil, Gas chro...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/27987
Benneth Ben-Azu, Itivere Adrian Omogbiya, Olusegun Adebayo Adeoluwa, Abayomi Mayowa Ajayi, Adegbuyi Oladele Aderibigbe, Solomon Umukoro, Ezekiel O. Iwalewa, Daniel Ejebe, Jeremiah John Oloche, Aya-Ebi Okubo Eneni & Omoye Eranga·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2016
Aims: Noni juice is a natural herbal formulation containing Morinda citrifolia widely acclaimed as an immune system stimulant and mood enhancer. The aim of the study was to explore the antidepressant- and anxiolytic-like behavioural effects of Noni juice and to further evaluate...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/29368
Aims: Liquidambar formosana Hance is of great an ornamental and economic arbor. Its’ various organs, such as the gum, fruits, barks, and leaves have a great medicinal value and commonly used in the pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic industries. Currently, several studies aimed at...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/29440
Acacia podalyriifolia A. Cunn ex G. Don (Fabaceae) is a plant used in south Brazil for ornamental purposes. The leaves are used in folk medicine for the treatment of bacterial infection, diabetes, gastrointestinal disturbances, in addition to fat reduction and as an antioxidant a...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/28575
Aim of the Study: To document medicinal plant used in the treatment of cancer and related diseases amongst Tarok people of Plateau State, North-Central Nigeria. Study Design: Ethno medical survey and medicinal plant documentation. Place and Duration of Study: Tarok community of P...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/29281