Aims: The aim of this study is to evaluate the ameliorating effect of aqueous extract of Cymbopogon citratus after carbon tetrachloride–induced liver damage in Wistar albino rats. Methodology: Healthy wistar albino rats weighing 140 – 200 assigned into grouped into six groups of...
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Bate Antuan Asue, Lem Edith Abongwa, Mbong Grace Annih, Bayaga Herve Narcisse, Vanessa Tchadji Mayoudom, Dobgima John Fomnboh, Lovet Benyella Fokunang, Njinkio Nono Borgia, Estella Tembe-Fokunang, Bathelemy Ngameni, Charles Esimone & Charles Ntungwen Fokunang·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2025
Introduction: Ficus exasperata Vahl. (Moraceae) is a perennial herb with a long history of traditional medicinal use in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The present study was designed to screen the major groups of phytochemicals found in the leaf parts of the pl...
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Background: Coffee is a globally consumed beverage, and substantial interest is being shown in its biological effects. It contains both irritant and protective agents. Objective: This experiment aimed to evaluate the impact of roasted Coffea arabica/C. arabica (arabica coffee) an...
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Diabetes mellitus is a global health challenge, necessitating the need for alternative treatments. Justicia insularis T. Anderson, a medicinal plant in African traditional medicine, known for its anti-diabetic potential was investigated for its inhibitory potential on alpha-amyla...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i4650
Pharmaceutical companies worldwide have celebrated success producing synthetic derivatives of therapeutic plant extracts. These extracts have remained a primary treatment option globally. In this study, the impact of temporal extraction, extracting solvent and extract concentrati...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i4649
This review explores the potential of Ocimum gratissimum, a widely used medicinal plant, to positively influence male fertility, with a particular focus on the emerging role of the gut-testicular axis. Male infertility is a significant global health concern, often linked to oxida...
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Background: Stroke is a cerebrovascular emergency with neurological deficits due to cerebral hemorrhage or impaired blood flow to the brain, ranking second as a cause of global death and leading disability. Stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) is a common complication in the first 7...
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Background: Blood pressure (BP) naturally fluctuates throughout the menstrual cycle due to hormonal changes, and these variations may contribute to worsening symptoms in women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Teachers were chosen for this study because their profession is demand...
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Background: Migraines are extremely incapacitating headaches. Cupping therapy is a successful treatment that lessens the severity of headaches and migraines. The study aims to determine the level of scientific support for cupping therapy as a treatment for migraines. Methods: Pub...
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Background: Pentazocine addiction in Nigeria has emerged as a health issue among young people dealing with various types of pain, despite the drug's widespread use among sickle-cell sufferers. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the toxicological effects of pentazocine on the...
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