Background and Aim: Corchorus olitorius (CO) leaf was reported to possess abundant antioxidants and used in the traditional treatment of heart disease. Previous studies revealed the protective roles of antioxidants against oxidative stress and inflammation, which are important un...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v10i230159
Aims: This study evaluated the antioxidant potentials of Ocimum gratissimum and Xylopia aethiopica on Alcohol-induced Hepatotoxicity in Albino rats. Study Design: The study is an experimental case-controlled study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Depa...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v10i230158
Kumlachew Mergiaw, Yoseph A. Mengesha, Tesfaye Tolessa, Eyasu Makonnen, Solomon Genet, Abiy Abebe, Kidist Gebreyesus, Ashenif Tadele, Asfaw Debella & Demeke Ashencho·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2020
Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are common pregnancy complications, with a cumulative incidence of 7%. Pre-eclampsia (PE) is the most common clinical type of HDP and one of the five top leading causes of maternal mortality worldwide. There is imbalance betwe...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v10i230157
This study aims to analyze the effect of a combination of slow-stroke back massage (SSBM) and frangipani essential oils on the comfort of menopause women during sexual intercourse. The study with a quasi-equivalent non-control control group pre-test and post-test design. A sample...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v10i130156
Aim: To provide information on the interactive influence of Sida acuta and Rauvolfia vomitoria on the hippocampus of albino rats using neurohistological parameter. Methods: Thirty-five (35) female adult albino rats were used for the experiment. They were randomly divided into sev...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v10i130155
Leishmaniasis is a major public health problem globally and manifests in three clinical forms including visceral cutaneous and mucocutaneous. Visceral leishmaniasis is fatal if left untreated for a period of 2 years, while cutaneous leishmaniasis cause crusted papules or ulcers o...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v10i130154
Similar pharmacodynamic mechanism(s) often underlie drug actions and toxicities of anxiolytic agents and medicinal extracts. Extracts of Tapinanthus globiferus and related plant species have been reported with anxiolytic activities. But mechanistic evaluations on these plant extr...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v10i130153
Objective: One of the debilitating complications of diabetes mellitus is chronic foot ulcer. Mangifera indica (Mango) is a naturally occurring and widely cultivated plant with many health benefits attributable to its parts. The wound healing potential of its bark in adult diabeti...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v10i130152
Clément M. Mbadiko, Clément L. Inkoto, Benjamin Z. Gbolo, Emmanuel M. Lengbiye, Jason T. Kilembe, Aristote Matondo, Domaine T. Mwanangombo, Etienne M. Ngoyi, Gédéon N. Bongo, Clarisse M. Falanga, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Dorothée D. Tshilanda, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua & Pius T. Mpiana·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2020
Background: Plants of the Zingiberaceae family namely Curcuma longa, Aframomum melegueta and Zingiber officinale are known for their many biological activities such as the antiviral activity. Aim: To provide an updated knowledge on the phytochemistry, toxicology and antiviral act...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i430150
Aims: The present paper was to investigate possible antioxidant actions of Hypoestes rosea leaf extracts in streptozotocin-induced diabetes mellitus in rats. Study Design: This study is an interventional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in the animal...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i430149