Rasa Shastra, the branch of Ayurveda concerned with the medicinal use of metals, minerals and processed mercury, occupies a contested position between an ancient iatrochemical tradition and contemporary pharmaceutical science. Its principal dosage forms, the incinerated herbo-min...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i8770
Microdesmis puberula Hook. f. ex Planch. is used traditionally for the management of burns and wounds. This study evaluated the wound-healing potential of the methanol leaf extract and solvent fractions of M. puberula using an excision wound model in experimental animals. The dri...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i8771
Background: Breast milk immunoglobulins, particularly immunoglobulin A (IgA), immunoglobulin G (IgG), and immunoglobulin M (IgM), play essential roles in neonatal passive immunity. Although Moringa oleifera possesses recognised nutritional and immunomodulatory properties, its eff...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i8768
Background: Snakebite envenoming remains an important public health concern, particularly in rural settings where access to conventional antivenom may be limited. Medicinal plants such as Euclea divinorum are traditionally used for snakebite management, but their safety and venom...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i8769
Anxiety disorders represent one of the most prevalent categories of mental illness worldwide, and pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments, while effective, remain inaccessible or unacceptable to a substantial proportion of affected individuals. Yoga and pranayama, mind–b...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i8767
Background: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) remains a major gastrointestinal disorder worldwide and is frequently associated with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Aims: This study evaluated the anti-ulcer activity of methanolic fruit pericarp extract of Thesp...
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Background: Dietary supplements are widely marketed through formal health-related retail channels; however, their labelling quality, traceability, and health claim validity require systematic monitoring. Aims: This study audited the labelling compliance, traceability, ingredient...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i7764
This study evaluated the effects of repeated oral administration of the aqueous leaf extract of Irvingia gabonensis on liver function, antioxidant parameters, and hepatic histology in healthy Wistar rats. Eighteen male Wistar rats were randomly assigned to three groups of six ani...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i7765
Chikodili Adolphus MBAH, Ebuka Stephen UDOM, Chukwuebuka Stanley ELEMUO, Miracle Chidinma AKOSA, Ebubechukwu Felix OFFOR, Amarachukwu Ndubuisi Ofoego, Ogochukwu Nancy ONUIGBO & Uzozie Chikere Ofoego·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2026
Arsenic exposure is associated with oxidative stress and injury to metabolically active organs, including the liver, kidney and pancreas. This study evaluated the modulatory effects of ethanolic corn silk extract on arsenic-induced biochemical, oxidative and histological alterati...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i7762
Aims: This study investigated the morphological characteristics of the external ear in a Nigerian population, with emphasis on sex-based variation in categorical traits and continuous anthropometric measurements, and explored their biometric and forensic implications. Study Desig...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i7763
Introduction: Intramuscular injections are common procedures in infancy and may be associated with pain, crying, distress, and behavioral responses. Simple, safe, and feasible non-pharmacological interventions are required to support infant comfort during routine clinical procedu...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i6761
Aims: This systematic review evaluated the clinical efficacy of aromatherapy and the neurobiological mechanisms underlying its effects on depressive symptoms and sleep quality in adults with depression-sleep comorbidity. Study Design: A systematic review was conducted in accordan...
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Background/Aim: Synthetic anti-inflammatory drugs, including ibuprofen, may be associated with adverse effects that affect metabolic and cardiovascular functions. This study evaluated the ameliorative effects of ethanol seed extract of Persea americana on lipid profile and oxidat...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i6759
Introduction: Hypertension is a major health problem worldwide due to its high prevalence and its association with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, the folkloric claim regarding the potential of Adenium obesum extracts and column fractions in the management o...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i6758
Background: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) remain one of the most distressing and prevalent complications following anaesthesia and surgery, affecting approximately 30% of unselected surgical patients and up to 80% of individuals with multiple Apfel risk factors. Despit...
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