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Inhibitory Effects of Cucurbita maxima on α-Amylase Activity and Glycemic Control in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats

C. M. Okeke, C. B. Okeke, A. A. Oladejo & I. C. Anyaoku · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Diabetes mellitus remains a major global health challenge, necessitating the exploration of safer and more effective therapeutic agents. This study investigated the inhibitory effects of Cucurbita maxima on α-amylase activity and its impact on glycemic control in alloxan-induced...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i5756

Ameliorative Effects of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Brachystegia eurycoma on Renal and Hepatic Injury in Rats with Gentamicin-Induced Acute Kidney Injury

Uyoyoghene O. Isodje, Onyekachukwu M. Adinkwu & Endurance E. Ukam · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Background: Kidney-liver crosstalk contributes to increased mortality from acute kidney injury. Brachystegia eurycoma leaves are used in herbal remedies to promote diuresis, treat renal stones, and address kidney issues. Aim: This study evaluated the ability of B. eurycoma to ame...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i5755

Biomarkers and Personalized Medicine in Diagnosis and Treatment of Diseases: A Narrative Review

Ruchita Sharma, Nidhi Namdev & Aayushi Patud · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Biomarkers and personalized medicine have significantly transformed modern healthcare by enabling precise diagnosis, disease prediction, targeted therapy, and individualized patient management. Biomarkers are measurable biological indicators that reflect physiological, pathologic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i5754

Medicinal Plants Used for Female Reproductive Disorders among Indigenous Communities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria: A Quantitative Ethnogynaecological Study

E. N. Akpan, G. Omosun, H. I. Udo, G. G. E. Osuagwu & A. U. Ntukidem · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Background: Ethnogynaecological knowledge in Akwa Ibom State reflects a deeply rooted reliance on medicinal plants for women’s reproductive healthcare, yet this indigenous medical heritage remains underdocumented and increasingly vulnerable to cultural erosion. Aims: To document...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i5753

Association between Conversational AI Usage and Depressive Symptoms among Young Adults in West Bengal: A Cross-sectional Study

Tanisa Ghosh, Swagata Sarkar, Ananya Ghosh, Puspen Ghosh & Avradeep Ganguly · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Background: Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tools have become increasingly integrated into the daily lives of young adults for educational, emotional, and productivity-related purposes. Despite growing reliance on these technologies, their psychological impact on yout...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i5752

Anti-diarrhea Effect of Loperamide Administration in Acute Castor Oil-induced Diarrhea in Pregnancy and Postnatal Outcome in Wistar Rat

Ani Celestine Okafor, Uzoefuna Casmir Chima, Chinedu Happiness Uzoagulu, Ezinwa Anthony Chijioke, Patani Oghenekparobo Patricia & Nweke Maduka Luke · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Background: Diarrhea during pregnancy poses significant maternal and fetal risks, particularly when associated with dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Aim: This study investigates the effects of loperamide on castor oil-induced diarrhea in pregnant Wistar rats and evaluates i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i4751

Phytochemical and Pharmacological Potential of Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Cardamom, and Clove in Diabetes Mellitus Management: A Narrative Review

Abid Nadeem Nomani, Birjis Fatma, Jamal Akhtar & N. Zaheer Ahmed · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Diabetes mellitus is a major chronic metabolic disorder associated with persistent hyperglycemia and multiple long-term complications, including cardiovascular, renal, neurological, and hepatic abnormalities. Although conventional antidiabetic medications remain the primary treat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i4749

Annona muricata Ethanolic Leaf Extract Ameliorates Dexamethasone-induced Hypertension in Rats via Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition, Sustained Systolic Blood Pressure Reduction and Renin-angiotensin System Modulation

Obi Ifeanyi Malachy, Chilaka Kingsley Chimsorom, Obi Helen Chinonyelum, Chilaka Jane Ugochinyere, Obi Frances Somtochukwu & Imolede Ohiomoje Isaac · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Hypertension is a major global health challenge and a leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. It is commonly associated with activation of the renin–angiotensin system (RAS), oxidative stress, and metabolic disturbances, which contribute to the progression of cardiovascu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i4750

Evaluating the Toxicity Potential of Polyherbal Beverage (Jigsimur): An Integrated Biochemical, Hematological, and Histopathological Approach

Bernard, N. Kafor, Vincent, K. Agu, Gideon, O. Ekpiri & Esther, O. Anyanwu · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

The increasing consumption of herbal formulations necessitates systematic safety evaluation, particularly for widely marketed polyherbal beverages such as Jigsimur, reportedly formulated from Aloe ferox sap. This study investigated the acute and subacute toxicity profile of Jigsi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i4748

Efficacy and Safety of Bee Venom Therapy (BVT) in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Comprehensive Review

Ahmed Tawfik ElOlemy, Gazzaffi Ibrahim Mahjoub, Mohammad Ahmed Elolemy, Ibrahim Saad Aldkhini & Saleh Ibrahim AlQasoumi · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune inflammatory disease characterised by persistent synovitis, progressive joint destruction, and extra-articular manifestations, affecting approximately 0.5–1% of the global population. Whilst conventional pharmacological...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i4747

Association Between Serum Procalcitonin and Oxidative Stress in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Khansaa Hatim Abdulijabar · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Background: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disorder characterised by persistent synovial inflammation of immune system overactivation and oxidative stress. Objectives: This study aimed to assess serum levels of procalcitonin and selected oxidative stre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i3746

Medicinal Significance of Pyracantha crenulata: Insights into Botany, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology

Rajesh Saini & Bhuwan Chandra Joshi · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Background: Pyracantha crenulata (D. Don.) M. Roem. is an evergreen shrub also called as Himalayan firethorn, belongs to family Rosaceae inherent in the Himalayan areas of India, China and Nepal. Various parts of the plant have long been used in traditional medicine for the treat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i3744

D-Ribose-L-Cysteine Mitigates Bisphenol A-Induced Anxiety and Depressive-Like Behaviour in Experimental Mice

Isibor Happy, Avwotuhwaye Ejomeyovwi Festus, Akinsola Akinyele Olubiyi, Akpovwre Celestine Ogheneruro & Eduviere Anthony Taghogho · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Background: Bisphenol A (BPA) is a widely used industrial chemical with endocrine-disrupting properties, posing significant risks to human health, particularly through its neurotoxic and oxidative stress–inducing effects. Antioxidant-based interventions, such as D-ribose L-cystei...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i3745

Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Urtica dioica (Stingy Nettle) on Motor Coordination, Fear and Anxiety in Swiss White Mice

M. C. Nsonwu, U. Mbama & D. I. Izunwanne · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Introduction: Natural products, like plant extracts either as pure compounds or as standardized extracts, provide unlimited opportunities for new drug discoveries because of their unmatched availability of chemical diversity. Scientific evidence from clinical trials to authentica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i3742

Impact of Superstructure Type on Interleukin-1β and Interleukin-6 Levels in Peri Implant Crevicular Fluid: Screw Retained Zirconia Crowns Versus Cement Retained Metal Ceramic Crowns in Healthy and Peri Implantitis Sites

Rawaa Zaher Hassan Zwain, Ahmed Hatif Jawad Ameen & Worood Zaher Hassan Zwain · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2026

Background: The effect of configuration of implant superstructure, namely screw-retained zirconia crowns versus cement retained metal-ceramic crowns on local inflammatory biomarker profiles is not yet fully characterized although emerging evidence demonstrates the effects of supe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i3743