Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a widely used non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic drug that is safe at therapeutic doses but toxic to the liver and kidneys in overdose. Although the risk of paracetamol-induced liver injury is much higher than in the kidneys, incidents of kidney d...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i130325
Background: Water being one of the five great elements (pañcamahābhūta), is considered to be the medium of creation and maintenance of life. Hydrotherapy is the application of water in various forms, temperature on the body either internally or externally for the treatment of the...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i130323
Introduction: Due to resistance and cost of current antimalarial drugs in use, there is need to continue searching for effective and affordable treatment for this disease. Traditional medicinal plants have been focused on as source of such drugs. Methodology: For this study, comb...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i130322
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a severe public health problem and are caused by a range of pathogens, but most commonly by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus saprophyticus. High recurrence rates an...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i130321
Aim: The present study was designed to evaluate and compare the immediate effects of steam bath and sauna bath on body composition and Heart Rate Variabilities in individuals with obesity. Study Design: Prospective randomised comparative trial. Materials and Methods: Participants...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430317
Aim: To identify and quantify some phytochemicals present in the extracts of four selected medicinal plants from Pankshin District of Pankshin Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria Study Design: Three solvents were used for the extractions of nine phytochemicals in four m...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430318
Owona Pascal Emmanuell, Mengue Ngadena Yolande Sandrine, Mbolang Nguegan Lohik, Bidingha A. Goufani Ronald, Ngoungoure Madeleine Chantal, Kegne Ségolène, Tcheutchoua Yannick Carlos, Bilanda Danielle Claude, Kamtchouing Pierre & Dzeufiet Djomeni Paul Désiré·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2021
Previous studies showed that Pterocarpus soyauxii (P. soyauxii) exhibits estrogenic activities ease menopausal disorders. The objective of this study was to evaluate anti-osteoporotic activities of the aqueous extract of P. soyauxii heartwood in ovariectomized (Ovx) Wistar rats....
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430316
Oxidative stress is a causative factor leading to many pathological states. Herbs are one of the natural source of anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants may safely interact with free radicals to counterbalance or bring to an end the chain reaction before damage may occur at cellular level...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430315
Background: Annona muricata. L has a wide range of therapeutic characteristics and is frequently used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. Stannous chloride (SnCl2) are widely used in daily life and distributed in many tissues and nutrients. Although over-inges...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430314
Background: According to worldwide estimates, some 600,000 women die each year of pregnancy-related causes, and another 75,000 die following unsafe abortions. At least 200,000 of these maternal deaths are attributable to the failure or lack of contraceptive services. Naturopathic...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430311
Solenostemon monostachyus P. Beauv (Lamiaceae), it’s ethnomedical uses include anti-plasmodial, anti-pyretic, antiulcerogenic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive activities. The aim of this study was to employ the quality control parameters in the evaluation of t...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430312
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic, metabolic disorder characterized by abnormal elevation of blood glucose levels (hyperglycaemia). Despite significant milestones achieved using conventional drugs in managing the disease, there are some drawbacks associated with their use such as dr...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430313
Aims: To evaluate anti-depressant, anti-anxiety and muscle relaxant activity of hydroalcoholic extract of Aerva javanica roots in various experimental animal models. Study Design: Animal study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Bilwal Medchem and Research La...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430310
Background: Prayer is paramount in the spiritual welfare and development of an individual. Interestingly, prayer is also considered as a form of complementary alternative medicine and is employed in primary healthcare delivery. Aim: The purpose of this study is to investigate the...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430309
In this investigation we have analyzed the synergism for the cytotoxic effect of a proprietary guggul gum extract (GU), 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) and metformin (Met) in SJRH30 human alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma and HepG2 hepatoma cell lines in vitro. 2-DG and Met as single agents hav...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430307