M. O. Nwokike, S. I. Ghasi, A. O. Ogbonna, C. A. Anusiem, C. C. Ofor, E. C. Ogbuagu, M. N. Ezenwaeze & Akpotu E. Ajirioghene·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2021
This was an experimental study that evaluated the effect of aqueous, methanol and chloroform root extracts of Imperata cylindrica on serum levels of testosterone in male Wistar rats. Shade dried Imperata cylindrica roots were pounded and crude extracts prepared using distilled wa...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i630396
Proline, a well-known amino acid, has been estimated in ten different pteridophytes, including Adiantum capillus-veneris L., Adiantum caudatum L., Adiantum incisum Forssk., Adiantum philippense L., and Actiniopteris radiata (Sw.) link. Christenh. in various organs such as the roo...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i630394
Emmanuel Ikechukwu Onwubuya, Henrietta Aritetsoma Ogbunugafor, Chike Samuel Okafor & Afees Adebayo Oladejo·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2021
Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Oken (Crassulaceae) is used traditionally to treat many ailments. This study investigated the anti-inflammatory effect of hydro-ethanol leaf extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum on Wistar rats using acute and chronic models and also evaluates the bioactive...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i630395
Comparative study about the salt-induced oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation has been realised in primary root tissues for Tomato (Lycopersicon esculantum L.) in order to evaluate their responses to salt stress. Salinity impacts in terms of root growth, H2O2 generation, lipid...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i330380
In this present work, an in-vitro regeneration protocol for Crescentia alata (C. alata) was developed using various explants on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium augmented with different concentrations and combinations of plant growth regulators (PGRs) for direct and indirect regen...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i330381
The scientific study of this research has been focused on synergistic antibacterial activity of two weed plants, Lantana camara L., Parthenium hysterophorus L. alongwith two medicinal plants, Cannabis sativa L., Justicia adhatoda L. against multi- drug resistant (MDR) bacteria. D...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i330379
Yves M. T. Tientcheu, Ruth E. K. Dibacto, Ferdinand L. E. Edoun, Elsa F. K. Matueno, Alex D. K. Tchuenchieu, Yadang Germaine & Gabriel N. Medoua·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2021
Aims: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the most popular and widely used spice, known for its health benefits. This study aimed at assessing the potential impact of a Handcrafted dryer (HCD) on the quality of ginger in comparison to the most common drying methods. Methodolog...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i330378
The present investigation deals with the extraction, separation, isolation, identification, characterization and biological evaluation of the stigmasterol from methanolic extract on leaves of C. alata Kunth using bio-guided fractionation and spectral analytical methods. The biolo...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i330377
Globally used pesticides contains zinc phosphide (ZnP) which are toxic. This present study was carried out to investigate the potency of bioactive curcumin in ameliorating the toxicity of zinc phosphide on biochemical enzymes present in kidney and liver of Wistar rats. A total of...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i330376
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of three commonly marketed herbal cosmetics in Port Harcourt on the renal parameters in rabbits. Study Design: This study is an experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out at Animal House, App...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i230375
Sarcocephalus latifolius is a popular medicinal plant used in treatment of many ailments basically in West Africa and particularly in Ivory Coast. Thereby, this study aims to find out the major chemical groups in the aqueous leaf extract of Sarcocephalus latifolius, its acute tox...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i230373
Many allopathic medicines demand to remedy for myocardial fibrosis but fail to fulfill the purpose, because of side effects and high cost. Herbal medicine has fewer side effects and natural herbs are considered safe when compared with synthetic medicines. The present study aimed...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i230372
Zapoteca portoricensis (Jacq) HM. Hernández popularly called “Elugelu” belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is reportedly used in traditional medicine as anti-diarrhoea, anticonvulsant, antispasmodic and in management of autoimmune disorders. The immunomodulatory activity of methan...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i230371
This study was done to document medicinal plants used in the management of dermatological disorders. Documentation of plants is important for conservation especially of rare and endangered plant species. The study was done in Buyende and Kayunga districts in Uganda, between April...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i230367
Aims: Extract proteins with protease inhibitor (PI) activity from fresh organs of Cajanus cajan, using aqueous systems; study the activity of melanoma secreted proteases; investigate inhibitory effect of C. cajan extracts on melanoma proteases; and evaluated the effect of the ext...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i230366