Japhet M. Olisekodiaka, Anaelechi J. Onuegbu, Christopher Igbeneghu, Adekunle A. Adesiyan, Bolanle A. Enitan & Uke L. Isaac·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2014
Aim: Results from previous studies on the effects of intake of garlic on the body antioxidant system appear inconclusive. This study measured glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and catalase (CAT) activities, Total Antioxidant Status (TAS) and selenium (Se) level in rabbits fed a high-g...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/12357
Aims: The objective of the present research was to simultaneously determine the eight constituents in Portulaca oleracea L. from different locations by a sensitive and specific high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method, including caffeic acid (CA), p-coumaric acid (p-...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/13253
Shahinaz Mahajna, Mohammad Azab, Hilal Zaid, Basheer Abo Farich, Feras Al Battah, Shiri Mashner & Bashar Saad·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2014
Aim: Based on knowledge from traditional Greco-Arab herbal medicine, this in vitro study aims to evaluate the cytotoxicity and the anti-inflammatory mechanism of Peganum harmala (P. harmala) seeds by measuring the expression and release of both anti-inflammatory (IL-10) and pro-i...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/13267
Introduction: Natural cocoa powder (NCP) has been recognized to possess significant amounts of flavonoids and methylxanthines with healthful benefits. Little or no work has been done on adult Ghanaians involving supplementation with NCP. We hypothesized that chronic consumption o...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/11305
Introduction: This review describes the importance of medicinal plant Passiflora foetida in the modern world. Between 190 countries, approximately 85% have dependency of traditional systems of Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Unani that have contributed for exploring remedial plants. Pas...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/12015
Introduction: Amukkirai chooranam (A. chooranam) is an important traditional herbal preparation and its main component is the root powder of Withania somnifera Dunal (Solanaceae). It is the best remedy for rheumatism, weakness, stress, sleeping disorders, gastric ulcer, anaemia,...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/11189
Michel Dib, Ihsan K. Abdul Zahra, Siwaporn Chankrachang, Anna Czlonkowska, Anatoly I. Fedin, Hovhannes Manvelyan, Aurelio Mendez, Ivan Milanov, Yomi Ogun, Hossein Pakdaman & Dodik Tugasworo·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2014
Background and Aim: Faced with the public health burden of stroke and brain damage, various synthetic drugs with different pharmacological targets have been investigated in an attempt to improve clinical outcome, but many failed in clinical trials. In this article, we aimed to ou...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/13192
Henry I. C. Lowe, Ngeh J. Toyang, Alonso Heredia, Kenneth N. N. Ayeah, Charah T. Watson & Joseph Bryant·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2014
Aim: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a major public health concern despite the discovery and development of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapies (HAART). There is as such a need to continue to search for new and effective therapies for this global pandemic. In an...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/12064
The antiplasmodial effect of ethanolic leaf extract of Phyllanthus amarus on the biomarkers of renal function was investigated. The phytochemical constituents of the extract were screened. The renal function markers investigated include levels of uric acid, creatinine, urea and e...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/13230
Moses N. Ngemenya, Haelly M. Metuge, James A. Mbah, Denis Zofou, Smith B. Babiaka & Vincent P. K. Titanji·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2014
Aims: This study investigated the antiplasmodial activity of crude extracts, fractions and pure isolates of P. vulcanica and P. fernandopoioana (Piperaceae). Toxicity and interaction between the most active natural products were also assessed. Study Design: Bioassay-guided approa...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/13158