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Effect of Warm Epsom Salt Pack over Knee Osteoarthritis-A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ranjini Rajasekharan, Sujatha Dinesh & Prashanth Shetty · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Aims: Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis which commonly affects weight-bearing joints like the knee, hip, spine, and joints.  Since the effectiveness of conventional medicine on severe types of osteoarthritis is surgical intervention, the patients are seeking alter...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i330290

Assessment of Association between Gas Flaring and Prevalence of Diseases: Delineation of Opinion from Perception

Nkemdilim I. Obi, Phillip T. Bwititi, Josiah O. Adjene & Ezekiel U. Nwose · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: Pollutants are released into the atmosphere by gas flaring, and these cause a range of health problems, including heart disease and respiratory disorders. This article assesses the opinion and perception of the community regarding association between gas flaring and p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i330291

Ashwagandha-Induced Gastric Upset in Post-Covid Patient-A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature

Danish Javed & Ahmad Najmi · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Adverse drug reporting of herbal drugs is less common as they are generally considered as safe. It is also very common to use self-medication by people in the case of herbal drugs. But many     times, mild to severe events have been seen with the use of herbal or ayurvedic medici...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i330286

Evaluation of Government’s Efforts to Mitigate the Adverse Effects of Gas Flaring in Host Communities

Nkemdilim I. Obi, Phillip T Bwititi & Ezekiel U. Nwose · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: This is a 5th in the series on gas flaring in Niger Delta Nigeria and previous reports have highlighted health impact and comparison of communities, amongst others. Government have mitigation programs whose satisfaction in the communities of Niger Delta is unknown. Ob...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i230285

Community Awareness of Health Problems Associated with Gas Flaring and Programme to Mitigate

Nkemdilim I. Obi, Phillip T. Bwititi & Ezekiel U. Nwose · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: Gas flaring, which occurs as part oil and gas operations results in release of gaseous toxins into the environment thus has a negative impact on the host communities including fauna, flora and humans. Previous studies focused mainly on the contribution of gas flaring...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i230284

“Homoeopathic Perspective of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Hyperactive Type – A Review”

M. Gnnanaprakasham, Sunny Mathew & N. D. Mohan · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is commonly diagnosed neuropsychiatric condition affecting the children and adolescence. Nearly 8 percent of   school - going children were diagnosed as ADHD and mostly as hyperactive type. More than 60 percent of children with ADHD...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i230282

Analysis of Liver Function Biomarkers and Histopathology in Plasmodium Berghei-Infected Albino Mice Treated with Sodium Bicarbonate

Haruna G. Sunday, Enemali M. Okey, Achimugu I. Isiah, Andafu T. Ali, Yusuf Z. Jimoh & Chibuzo C. Nweze · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Malaria still remains an endemic disease especially in Sub-saharan Africa. The current study was aimed at evaluating liver function biomarkers and histology in albino mice following their infection with Plasmodium berghei and treated with Sodium Bicarbonate. Twenty mice were divi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i230283

Reference Ranges of Iron Profiles in Apparently Healthy Elderly in Sokoto, Nigeria

Onuigwe, Festus Uchechukwu, Ibeh, Nancy Chitogu & Amilo, Grace Ifechukwudebelu · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: Iron is an important micronutrient in the body, lead to anaemia, frailty and cognitive disorders in the elderly when deficient. Aim: This study was aimed to determine reference values of iron profile in apparently healthy elderly persons in Sokoto and compared with th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i230281

Prevalence of Alcoholic Liver Disease in Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Michael Ikechukwu Ogamba, Adekemi Kiyesi, Chisom Adaobi Nri-Ezedi & Lukman Shittu · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Alcoholic liver disease is a severe liver disease that affects substantial number of people in different parts of the world. However, there is low level of awareness regarding the disease and poor knowledge of the risk factors. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i130280

Comparison of Environmental and Occupational Health in Gas Flare Host Communities and those Farther from Gas Flare Sites

Nkemdilim I. Obi, Phillip T. Bwititi & Ezekiel U. Nwose · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: Gas flaring occurs during crude oil extraction and can have adverse implications for the community’ health and the environment. Reports show that residents complain about ill-health e.g. insomnia due to heat generated during gas flaring. This article therefore compare...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i130279

Revive Herbal Capsule: A Review on the Mechanism of Action, Constituent Herbs and Phytochemicals

Onengiyeofori Ibama, Aleruchi-Didia Tarila Ngowari, Nyebuchi Jonathan & Onengiye Davies-Nwalele · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Revive capsule, also called Kedi Revive capsule is a polyherbal formulation manufactured by Kedi healthcare company limited in Hong Kong, China. The drug is widely used around the globe, especially in Africa and Asia for the treatment of erectile dysfunction or enhancement of lib...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i130278

Study on Vājīkarana Drugs (Aphrodisiacs) for the Promotion of Reproductive Health - A Review

P. L. T. C. Liyanage & W. M. S. S. K. Kulatunga · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: Vājīkarana - Aphrodisiacs / Virilification Therapy is one branch of Ashtanga Ayurveda. It deals with preservation and promotion of sexual potency of a healthy man, conception of healthy progeny, and management of sexual and reproductive ailments. Vājīkarana drugs...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i130277

Public Health Impact of Environmental Pollution in Areas with Gas Flares

Nkemdilim I. Obi, Phillip T. Bwititi & Ezekiel U. Nwose · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: A variety of pollutants are discharged during gas flaring and these are detrimental to animals and the environment. These pollutants are linked to a range of adverse health impacts including cancer, neurological, reproductive and developmental effects. Furthermore, so...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i130276

Review: Pharmacological Activity, Chemical Composition and Medical Importance of Leonotis nepetifolia R.Br.

Pranjal C. Tidke, Nikhita Chambhare, Milind J. Umekar & R. T. Lohiya · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

India is perhaps the most unique country in the world, with the richest tradition of indigenous and health care medical practices. Most of these practices are unique and known to very few individuals or communities. Leonotis nepetifolia Family (Lamiaceae) commonly known as ‘Klip...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i430275

Historical, Botanical and Medicinal Perspectives on Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Adetutu Adewale, Adegbola Peter Ifeoluwa, Owoade Abiodun Olusoji, Aborisade Abiodun Bukunmi & Oyekunle Olubunmi Simeon · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Ginger is one of the most valuable culinary medicinal spice with inestimable economic uses. Because it is, a well acknowledged plant both in folkloric and advanced medicine, there are no paucity of information on the many important uses of ginger in the literature. In this review...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i430274