Ikegbunam Moses Nkechukwu, Anagu Linda Onyeka, D. Nwakile Calistus, A. Afunwa Ruth & Esimone Charles Okechukwu·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2014
Aim: To evaluate the antibacterial activity of selected medicinal plants from South-Eastern Nigeria against ESBL producing Pseudomonas species. Study Design: Agar well diffusion assay for determination of sensitivity and Agar dilution method for determination of MIC were used. P...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/8491
Aim: Antiplasmodial potential of traditional medicinal plant Thlaspi arvense against Plasmodium falciparum in vitro has been evaluated. Cytotoxicity of plant extract against HeLa cell lines and normal fibroblasts has also been observed. Place and Duration of the Study: Department...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/11584
Aim: To evaluate the in vitro antioxidant potential and total phenolic contents of the methanolic extract of Swertia chirata. Place and Duration: Department of Botany, Dr. H. S. Gour University (HSGVV), Sagar, between February 2010 to July 2010. Methodology: The plant material (a...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/8933
Aims: The present studies were initiated to develop a cost effective protocol for micropropagation, as a mean for conservation of medicinal plant- Tylophora indica (Burm f.) Merill. The plant is threatened and needs immediate conservation, therefore, the study was undertaken with...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/10801
Darfour Bernard, Asare Isaac Kwabena, Ofosu Daniel Osei, G. Achel Daniel, S. Achoribo Elom & Agbenyegah Sandra·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2014
Aim: The research aimed at ascertaining whether the different drying methods and plant parts have effect on the radical scavenging activity and phytochemical properties of cinnamon as an herb/spice. Methodology: Fresh samples of the cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) was collected...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/11990
Aim: This study focused on finding molecules with inhibitory effects on Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs) formation from Tanzanian some Clusiaceae plant species Study Design: Field study and Laboratory experimental tests. Place and Duration of Study: Institute of Traditional...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/10812
Aims: This study investigated the antimicrobial effect of aqueous and ethanol extracts of the flower buds of Eugenia caryophyllata (Myrtaeae) against a wide range of bacteria and yeasts cells isolated clinically from patients. Methodology: The agar diffusion method was used to es...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/11438
Fernanda Bossemeyer Centurião, Satchie Sakamoto, Ana Cristina Stein, Liz Girard Müller, Pietro Maria Chagas, Gilsane Von Poser, Cristina Wayne Nogueira & Stela Maris Kuze Rates·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2014
Aims: South Brazilian Hypericum species are a source of dimeric structures, constituted of filicinic acid and phloroglucinol moieties, which present antidepressant-like effects mediated by monoaminergic neurotransmission in rodents. Here, we show that hyperbrasilol B, a phloroglu...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/7702
Mbogning Tayo Gertrude, J. Wabo Poné, Komtangi Marie Claire, Yondo Jeannette, M. Ngangout Alidou & Mpoame Mbida·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2014
Haemonchus contortus is a major health and welfare problem for small ruminants, responsible for economic losses through reduced productivity and increased mortality. The in vitro efficacy of Bidens pilosa was determined against this gastrointestinal nematode (GIN). Fresh eggs, em...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/10421
Aim: To evaluate the effects of two “lesser known” leafy vegetables- Vitex doniana and Corchorus oletorius on the oxidative indices of Albino Rats. Study Design: Forty eight rats, mean body weighty 351.83±1.39g were grouped into four to represent a control, and three diet groups....
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/6396