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Evaluation of Antioxidants Supplementation on Renal, Hepatic and Cardiac Function Markers in Alloxan Induced Diabetes Mellitus Wister Rats

Adline Erinma Ben-Chioma, Abiola Abubakar Sheudeen, Nwidum Leyiga Dornu, Ichebadu Isaac, Edna Ogechi Nwachuku, Aminayanate Mac Aworu & Ibioku Elekima · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aim: To evaluate antioxidants supplementation (selenium and vitamin E) on renal, hepatic and cardiac function markers in alloxan induced diabetes mellitus in Wister rats. Study Design: Rats were randomly assigned into 5 groups with each group consisting of 5 rats. The treatment p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i330143

Qualitative Analysis of the Phytochemical Contents of Different Anatomical Parts of Ripe Solanum aethiopicum Linneaus Fruits

David Adesoye Tunwagun, Olalekan Amos Akinyemi, Titilayo Eunice Ayoade & Sunday Faith Oyelere · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aims: To determine qualitatively the amount of alkaloids, saponin, tannin, volatile oil, phenol and flavonoids in the different anatomical parts of ripe Solanum aethiopicum Linn fruits. Methodology: Solanum aethiopicum Linn fruits were purchased from Sabo market, Ogbomoso, Nigeri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i330142

Siddha Diagnostic Methodology of Envagai thervu for Gunmam Patients at Government Siddha Medical College & Hospital, Palayamkottai

Rakulini Raveendran · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Introduction: Siddha Medicine is a system of traditional medicine originating in ancient Tamil Nadu in South India and Sri Lanka. Traditionally, it is taught that the siddhars laid the foundation for this system of medicine. Siddha system has a unique diagnostic method to identif...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i330141

Classification of 4448 Diseases in Siddha System of Medicine – A Review

Rakulini Raveendran · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Introduction: Siddha Medicine is a system of Traditional Medicine originating in ancient Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu in South India. Traditionally, it is taught the siddhars laid the foundation for this system of Medication. Agastyar is considered the first Siddhar and the guru of a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i230140

Nicotiana tabacum (Tobacco) Promotes Wound Healing in Diabetic Rats

Rotimi Sunday Ajani & Oluwafisayomi Tesleem Balogun · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Objective: The health hazards of tobacco smoking and diabetes mellitus constitute major and diverse global burden. The influence of Nicotiana tabacum (tobacco) powder and ethanolic extract on excised wound of diabetic rats was investigated. Methods: The wounds of diabetic adult m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i230139

Assessment of Workplace Violence among Primary Healthcare Workers in Enugu Metropolis

H. O. Stanley & O. P. Nwosu · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Introduction: Work place violence in health-care facilities are on the rise and are routinely underreported. Objective: This study investigated the prevalence of workplace violence among primary health-care workers in Enugu metropolis. Materials and Methods: The participants were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i230138

Amelioration of Extra-articular Effects Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis Using Anti-arthritic Herbal Formulations

Kemzi N. Elechi-Amadi, Ojoye N. Briggs, Boma H. Opusunju, Ebirien-Agana S. Bartimaeus & Edna O. Nwachuku · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aim: This study investigated the ability of some herbal formulations to ameliorate extra-articular effects of some herbal formulations used in the management of rheumatoid arthritis in Nigeria. Methodology: Forty-nine (49) female albino Wistar rats were used for this study. They...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i230137

Hepatoprotective Potential of Hura crepitans L.: A Review of Ethnomedical, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies

Oluwole S. Owojuyigbe, Caleb K. Firempong, Christopher Larbie, Gustav Komlaga & Benjamin O. Emikpe · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Herbal medicines are the main source of treatment of diseases in non-urban centres of the developing world. Secondary metabolites obtained from herbal sources contain bioactive phytochemicals, many of which have been the origin for the development of novel pharmaceutical drugs. H...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i230136

Phytochemical Variation of a Poly-herbal Formula According to Its Preparation Method: Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis

R. L. D. S. Ranasinghe, R. H. S. K. De Silva, L. D. A. M. Arawwawala & H. G. S. G. Wijesiriwardhana · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Madhyama Rasnadi decoction, one of the poly-herbal decoctions used in Ayurveda medicine is especially indicated for inflammatory conditions. The literature provides three different preparation methods of this decoction viz; Sri Lankan Traditional method (Method 1) and methods des...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i130133

Phytochemical Analysis and Antileishmanial Activity of Clerodendrum myricoides and Salvadora persica Plant Extracts against Leishmania major

Esther N. M. Maina, Virginia N. Njau & Yahaya Gavamukulya · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Introduction: Clerodendrum myricoides and Salvadora persica have been reported in management of leishmaniasis which is one of the neglected tropical diseases. The study aimed at undertaking phytochemical analysis as well as investigating the in vitro antileishmanial activity of C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i130134

Assessment of the Antioxidant Potential of Hypoestes rosea Leaf in Lead-acetate-induced Albino Rats

F. K. Uwikor, E. O. Nwachuku, F. Igwe & E. S. Bartimaeus · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Hypoestes rosea has been used as a traditional medicine in the Niger delta for dysfunction of the endocrine system. However, there has been no known study on the effects of hypoestes rosea on oxidative stress. In this study we evaluated the effect of aqueous extract of Hypoestes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i130135

Hijama Practices and the Perceived Health Benefits among the People of Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

Khawla Al-luhaidan & M. S. Prarthana · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Introduction: Hijama (wet cupping therapy) is a form of traditional alternative medicine that has been in practice for thousands of years and was adopted by many different cultures. Hijama practice in the Arabic medical literature has been reported to treat many diseases differin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i130132

Effects of Crude Oil Exploration on the Physical and Mental Health of Residents of Okpai Community, Delta State, Nigeria

Okwuezolu, Frederick Adinkwu, Adjene Josiah Obaghwarhievwo & Chime Helen Ego · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

One of the adverse effects that may accompany prolonged exposure to gas flaring (as with Niger Delta region of Nigeria) is increasing incidences of health anomalies amidst inhabitants. Current study investigated the effects of oil exploration and exploitation on the physical and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i130131

Phytochemical Analysis and Anti-diabetic Potential of Annona muricata L., Persea americana Mill. and Montrichardia arborescens L. Schott Utilized by the Residents of Pakuri (St. Cuthbert’s Mission) in Guyana

Cecil Boston, Judith Rosales & Jaipaul Singh · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aim: This study was designed to assess the utilization of plants with anti-diabetic properties and to conduct preliminary phytochemical analysis and moreover, to assess the anti-diabetic potential of selected plants used to treat and manage Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v8i430130

Prevalence of Patients Taking Homeopathy Medicine for Non Communicable Diseases under Alternative Medical Care in Bangladesh: A Cross-sectional Study

Nazmul Hasan, Emrul Kayes & M. Atiqul Haque · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aim: This current study was intended to evaluate the respond of patients to the available homeopathic medicine health services at the designated government health facilities in Bangladesh. As a part of that, the potentiality of homeopathic medicines in managing non-communicable d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v8i430129