Kolade Olatubosun Faloye, Marcus Durojaye Ayoola, Bamidele Martin Amos-Tautua & Samson Oluwaseyi Famuyiwa·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2018
This study investigated the anti-diabetic activity of the root bark extract of Parquetina nigrescens and the isolated compound, convallatoxin, from the root bark. A powdered sample of the plant was extracted with methanol, and the extract (A) was tested in glucose-loaded normal r...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/45129
Aim: Bael is an endangered medicinal tree with multipurpose utility propagated through seeds. Hence attempts were to improve the vigour of the seed through seed pelleting with ecofriently organic products. Study Design: A Factorial completely randomized design (FCRD) for laborato...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/11198
In this study, different extract fractions (aqueous, ethanol, methanol, hexane, diethyl ether and chloroform) of Sapium ellipticum (SE) leaf obtained by cold extraction method were screened for phytochemicals, and antimicrobial sensitivity. The percentage yield of extract was hig...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/8252
Against growing male infertility in the world, investigations are undertaken to find new bioactive molecules. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the pharmacological effects of aqueous extract of Cnestis ferruginea on the reproductive parameters of male rats. Indeed, 36 m...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/43492
Aims: This study aimed to find out any synergism of gentamicin with the solvent extracts of small tropical herb Phyllanthus niruri to combat methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Methodology: Bioactive constituents of Phyllanthus niruri were extracted by macerating ground...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/44442
Portulaca oleracea Linn. is among the medicinal plants used globally in the treatment of diseases and management of health challenges. The dearth of information on the long term effect of Portulaca oleracea on hepatic and renal toxicity prompted this study. The study investigate...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/43846
Aims: The tea industry is of great economic importance worldwide, owing to its possession of both food and medicinal values. Bangladesh is among the world-renowned tea exporting countries. However, the inadequate biochemical data for most cultivated Bangladeshi tea genotypes hind...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/44227
Background: Plants have been relied upon by people for treatment, control and management of diabetes. The local residents around University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, use cooked Delonix regia (Hook.) Raf. Seeds as food supplement for the management of diabetes. Aim: Based on the...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/43640
J. G. Gotep, O. O. Oladipo, E. T. Doku, T. M. Asala, M. M. Eki, H. B. Yusuf, B. O. Akanbi, S. Isa, B. B. Dogonyaro, P. A. Okewole, A. A. Atiku, M. S. Ahmed & C. I. Nduaka·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2018
Aim: To evaluate the in vitro and in vivo exposure effects of Euphorbia hirta decoction on Baby Hamster Kidney (BHK-21) cells and in albino rats, respectively. Materials and Methods: Extract of the plant was obtained after boiling and the filtrate dried. In vitro cytotoxic effect...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/22203
Aims: The methanolic extract of Grewia nervosa L. leaves belongs to the family of Tiliaceae. The purpose of this study was to evaluate total phenolics, total flavonoids, total proanthocyanidins, total antioxidant capacity, iron reducing power capacity, free radical scavenging ac...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/42674