Aim: The main objective of the study was to compare, using laboratory data, the efficacy of herbal medicines against conventional drugs in treating and managing diabetes mellitus (DM) among type 2 diabetic (T2DM) patients. Methodology: The study recruited 80 patients from a priva...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i230097
Aim: The present study was designed to investigate the antidiabetic & hypolipidemic activity of Calotropis gigantean (Family: Apocynaceae) in alloxan-induced diabetic rat model. Study Design: In vivo study was carried out by ethanolic leaf extract was administered in 250 mg/k...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i230096
The aim of this study was review the anti – diarrheal activity of Aegle marmelos. Siddha literatures were obtained from the library of Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna. Data was collected from books and internet and tabulated for the analysis. Beal Fruit Tree (Aegle...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i230095
Aim: Crude extracts of Heinsia crinita leaves have been found to have antidiabetic activity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the n-hexane fraction of Heinsia crinita leaf extract on electrolyte balance and some haematological indices of alloxan-induced diabet...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i130094
An understanding of the chemistry of the secondary metabolites of neem plant (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) is essential and important due to its medicinal properties. Several studies have been done on the biological and pharmacological activities with a considerable progress made...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i130093
The antimicrobial activity of saponin extracted from Phyllanthus niruri was investigated on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) was used to determine the structure spectra of the extracted purified saponin. The 13carbon NMR pre...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i130092
Aims: The acute oral toxicity of ethanol extract of Brachystegia eurycoma was evaluated in Wistar albino rats. Study Design: Sixteen male Wistar albino rats were assigned in four groups of four rats each. Group 1 served as control while groups 2, 3 and 4 were treated with a singl...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2019/46623
The kidneys play a role in the maintenance of homeostasis by ensuring the excreton of waste and toxic substances from the body. Oxidative stress could be defined as an imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species and an inability of the body system to scavenge the...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2019/46169
This study examined Socio – demographic variables and effects on family life in Obudu urban, Cross River State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to determine the extent to which income, employment, and educational status affect family life. These were translated into three (...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/46544
The liver is an important organ which functions in the detoxification of drugs, toxins and metabolic waste products. It also plays a role in the maintenance of homeostasis. Exposure of the liver to oxidative stress leads to impairment of homeostasis which may result in malfunctio...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/46306
Aim: To study the pattern of use of orthodox and herbal medicine among non-academic staff of a Nigerian University. Study Design: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study in which a multistage sampling technique was employed. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/45359
Aims: Liver diseases are a major public health concern in the world. About 120 million cases of infectious HBV (the half of the world cases) are registered in sub-Saharan Africa. Burkina Faso is a country with a high endemicity of viral hepatitis. These diseases cause serious dam...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/44474
Moringa oleifera is a valued medicinal plant. It is a rich source of nutrients, amino acid, antioxidants, anti-ageing and anti-inflammatory compounds. This study was carried out to assess the effect of the ethanolic extract of Moringa oleifera leaves on tetrachloride CCL4 induced...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/44623
Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common recurrent functional disorder without organic pathology. IBS mostly afflicts females often presents in different forms with abdominal and extra-abdominal symptoms, and impacts quality of life of patients around the world. Obj...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/45475
Background: Psychotropic drugs especially second generation of antipsychotics and antidepressants are used in psychiatric patients with severe mental disorders. These disorders are associated with weight gain and obesity that poses clinical challenges. This needs individualised-t...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/45315