Aim: In-Vitro and In-Vivo safety and anti-asthmatic activity of stem bark extracts of Prunus africana and Warburgia ugandensis against induced asthma in BALB/c mice. Methodology: Cytotoxicity on Vero E6 cells were investigated using MTT assay. Acute toxicity was determined by adm...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2013/3669
Celosia isertii, a small genus of edible and ornamental plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae, has been investigated for a number of properties, such as anti-diabetic activity, hepatoprotective property, anti-diarrheal property and lots more. Aims: This study investigates...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2013/3257
Aims: The aqueous root extract of Dalbergia saxatilis (DS) is used in traditional African medicine to manage convulsions and epilepsies. This study aimed at investigating DS action against models that mimic seizure development in the neurons of epileptics, the sub-toxic dose kind...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2013/3334
Aim of the Study: To evaluate the effects of ethanolic leaf extracts of Gongronema latifolium (G.L) and Nauclea latifolia (N.L) on antioxidant enzymes activity (GPx, SOD and CAT) and hormonal status (T3, T4, Insulin, c-peptide) in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats. Mate...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2013/2976
R. Udayakumar, S. Kasthurirengan, T. S. Mariashibu, B. Sudhakar, A. Ganapathi, E. J. Kim, K. M. Jang, C. W. Choi & S. C. Kim·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2013
Aim: The present study was carried out to analyze the genetic variations among 20 different populations of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal collected from different habitats (locations) by RAPD analysis. Methodology: DNA was isolated from the fresh leaf samples collected from the fi...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2013/2801
The phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activities of in vitro grown callus and in D. stramonium plant were studied and compared. The crude extracts from D. stramonium were analysed for moisture, starch, carbohydrate, ascorbic acid, lipid, proline, crude protein, phenol...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2013/2284
Aims: We evaluated the phytochemical contents and antioxidant capacity of the methanolic leaf extract of the Nigerian Axonopus compressus. This is a preliminary investigation to determining the active principle which may be involved in the antidiabetic mechanism of the plant. Stu...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2013/1686
Aims: Raphia gentiliana De Wild fruit is edible. The aim of this work is to evaluate the anti-hyperglycemic activity of this fruit for its use as medicinal food. Study Design: Phytochemical analysis; extraction by lyophilzation process; measure of blood glucose level; calculation...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2013/2459
Aims: To establish a cell suspension culture of Jatropha curcas, family Euphorbiaceae for the biotransformation of the diterpenoid anti-cancer compound paclitaxel. Study Design: The development and maintenance of callus lines from the leaves and petioles of J. curcas and the stud...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2013/2881
Aims: Sesquiterpene lactones are one of the most important groups of bioactive substances in Achillea millefolium, a perennial herb cultivated because of its medicinal interest. We sought to determine if the use of inorganic mulches for weed control in A. millefolium crops could...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2013/2648
Aims: This paper aims to describe the popular use of medicinal plants by the Baka Pygmies settled in the periphery of the Ipassa Reserve, analyses their relative importance and characterizes the medicinal flora. Study Design: Gathering data on the popular use of medicinal plants...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2013/2550
Aims: The antioxidant and phytochemical properties of leaf extracts of the Nigerian Oxytenanthera abyssinica were evaluated at different concentrations using ascorbic acid standard. This preliminary study investigates the potentially bioactive components of the plant which may re...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2013/1685
Aims: The study was conducted to assess the synergistic poly-herbal formulation for diabetic patients to determine its three characteristics reducing excessive sugar level to normal, immune-potentiating and antioxidant. Study Design: Subjects were divided into four groups, Group...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2013/2641
Aims: The objective of this study was to evaluate the protective effect of polar extract of Clerodendrum viscosum vent. against in vitro hemolysis of human erythrocytes and its association with the antioxidant activity of C. viscosum. Study Design: Extraction of C. viscosum dried...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2013/2403
Aims: This paper is a review of the applications, production and uses of Roselle plants, and points out that Roselle is a promising crop for medicinal uses, which is an aspect that has not been widely studied to date. Study Design and Methodology: A review of the literature from...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2013/1889