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Phytochemical and Biological Investigation of the Leaves of Tridax procumbens

Tirtha Nandi, Md. Iqbal Hossain Nayan & Maida Huda Nisha · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Aims: Because of various traditional uses of Tridax procumbens leaves, the authors choose the plant for investigating the numerous biological activities. The main objective for this study is to search antioxidant activity, hypoglycemic activity and antibacterial activities with i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i3418

Synergism of Azadirachta indica Seed and Nigella sativa on Plasmodium falciparum: Study on Wistar Rats

M. M. Adamu, A. B. Samaila, M. R. Sahal & A. S. Bala · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Aim: This study was carried out to determine the Phytochemical contents of Azadirachta indica seed and Nigella. sativa and their synergistic therapeutic effect on indices of clinical importance in malaria-induced male wistar rats. Study Design: The animals that were used for this...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i3419

Evaluation of Antidiarrheal Activity of Aqueous Extract of Cucurbita moschata (Pumpkin) Leaf in Castor Oil Induced Diarrhea Wistar Rats

Maryam Usman Ahmed, Isaac John Umaru, Abraham Henry Haruna & Diowato Titus · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Background: Diarrhea is one of the major health problems in developing countries leading to mortality and morbidity among children under 5 years of age. This study evaluated the antidiarrheal activities of Cucurbita moschata on castor oil-induced diarrheal wistar rats. Methods: T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i3416

An Integrated Approach of Yoga and Ayurveda in Cancer Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review

Suchitra Doddoli, Gururaj Doddoli & Smita Lokhande · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Aims: In this comprehensive evaluation of literature, body-mind practices of Yoga and Ayurveda during cancer rehabilitation are summarized. Methodology: Through a methodical searching of PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and Allied Health Plus with a timescale of January 20...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i3415

Histopathological and Haematological Changes Observed in Adult Wistar Rats Administered with Momordica charantia (Bitter Melon) Aqueous Leaf Extract

Benard A. Solomon & Frederick O. Akinbo · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

This research work was carried out to investigate the effect of the aqueous leaf extract of Momordica charantia on some hematological parameters and ovaries of adult Wistar rats.  Twenty five adult Wistar rats were grouped in to five  (Control and A,B,C,D) and fed with saline, 10...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i2413

The Relationship of Gestational Age on the Incidence of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Wiradi Suryanegara & Gorga I. V. W. Udjung · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Pregnancy is a risk factor for vulvovaginitis. Vulvovaginitis is an infection of the vaginal and vulvar mucosa, most often caused by bacterial vaginosis (BV), vulvovaginal candidiasis (CVV), and trichomoniasis (TR), even in some cases, a mixed infection. CVV is the second most co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i2414

Multicellular Effects from Aqueous Stem Bark Extract of Cadaba farinosa Forsk on Selective Internal Organs of Wistar Rats

Solomon Matthias Gamde, Abubakar Amali Muhammad, Mohammed Umar, Ovie Godwin Avwioro, Ahmed Aminu Biambo, Eugene Samuel Bwede, Egbujo Ejike Amina & Emmanuel Mshelia Halilu · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Introduction: Cadaba farinosa Forsk belongs to the family Cappariraceae used in the treatments of snakebite, breast cancer, and retained placenta in African traditional medicine. However, information about the plant toxicity profile and risk awareness are largely unknown. Aim: To...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i2411

Distribution of Maternal Red Cell Antibodies and the Risk of Haemolytic Disease of the Foetus and Newborn in Sokoto Nigeria

H. A. Buhari, A. Sagir, S. A. Akuyam, O. Erhabor & A. A. Panti · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Background: The incidence is still of clinical importance because sensitization of the mother may occur through the placenta, blood transfusion, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, amniocentesis as well as lack of prophylaxis of alloantibody except RhD. Aim: The aim of this study is...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i2412

Microbiological Control of Thirty Traditional Herbal Formulations Marketed in Divo City in the Center Western of Côte d’ivoire

Kporou Kouassi Elisée, Kroa Ehoulé, Diboh Emmanuel, Kouakou K. Jean-Jacques, Kra A. K. Mathieu & Djaman A. Joseph · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Herbal medicinal products are widely used by the population. Unfortunately, the majority of these remedies in Côte d’Ivoire were not tested for efficacy, safety and quality. This work aims to investigate the microbial quality of some traditional herbal formulations produced and s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i2410

Evaluation of the Antioxidant, Antidiabetic and Hypolipidemic Potential of Garcinia kola Seed Tincture in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Albino Wistar Rats

H. Isaac Barilee, Tamuno- Emine, G. Davies & O. Nwachuku Edna · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant, antidiabetic and hypolipidemic potential of Garcinia kola seed tincture in streptozotocin-induced diabetic albino Wistar rats. Study Design:  This study is a non-randomized experimental study. Place and Duration of Study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i2409

In-vivo Antibacterial and Synergetic Effect of Garlic (Allium sativum Linn) and Water Lilies (Nymphae lotus Linn) Extracts on Multi-Drug Resistant Enteric Bacteria

O. J. Adenola · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Enteric bacterial pathogens are the major causes of food-bourne diseases and remains a crucial global health concern. The emergence of multi-drug resistant enteric bacterial has been a major public health concern especially in developing countries of the world. The in-vivo antiba...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i1407

A Commentary on Consumers' Perspectives on IMBOOST Herbal Mixture in the Ghanaian Market

Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, Lawrencia Aggrey-Bluwey, Sangeeth Somanadhapai & Isaac Newton Nugbemado · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Objective: The herbal market in Ghana is flooded with many products approved by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA). Most of these products appeared during the COVID-19 Pandemic and have gained public confidence and acceptance, marketed as immune boosters. One notable and highly m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i1405

Phytochemical Screening and Comparative Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity of Different Parts of Anonidium mannii (Oliv) Engl. et Diels.

Jean Emmanuel Mbosso Teinkela, Stéphanie Nnanga Ngbwa, Simone Véronique Fannang, Gisèle Marie Marguerite Etame Loe, François Eya’ane Meva & Xavier Siwe Noundou · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Aims: This study aimed at identifying the phytochemical constituents, to evaluate and compare the in vitro antioxidant potential of the methanolic extracts of the leaves, trunk (wood and bark) and roots (wood and bark) of Anonidium mannii (Oliv) Engl. and Diels which is used in C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v19i4401

Relationship between Knowledge Level and Attitude about Personal Protective Equipment, Years of Service, Length of Work with the Incidence of ARI in East Jakarta Traffic Police

Yunita R. M. B. Sitompul & Frisca Ronauli Batubara · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

This study discusses the relationship between the level of knowledge and attitudes about personal protective equipment, years of service, and length of work with the incidence of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) in traffic police in East Jakarta. This study used a questionnaire...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i1403

Relationship and Comparison of Hypertension Grade 1 and 2 to the Event of Chronic Renal Failure

Welly Salutondok & Christian Ronald Tanggo · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Hypertension is an increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure above average, which can increase the occurrence of chronic kidney failure. Age, gender, genetics, nutrition, stress, activity, and lifestyle are risk factors for this problem. This study aims to determine the r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i1404