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The Ethnobotanical Survey, Antibacterial Activity and Phytochemical Screening of Extracts of Prosopis africana (Guill. & Perr.) Taub

Bance Alimata, Magnini René Dofini, Compaore Souleymane, Compaore Eli, Ouédraogo Noufou, Sourabie D. Seydou, Millogo/Kone Hassanata & Kiendrebeogo Martin · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aims: To investigate the ethnomedicinal uses of Prosopis africana (Guill. & Perr.) Taub and to screen the antimicrobial property as well as determine the phytochemical constituents of leaves, stems and root bark. Study Design: Ethnobotanical surveys, antibacterial activity an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i330221

Isolation, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Quercetin-3-O-(2”-α-Methyl-p-Coumaryl)-Rutinoside from Delonix elata Flowers

A. Rajeshkanna, M. M. Senthamilselvi & D. Prabhakaran · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aims: To investigate the isolated flavonoid compound, characterization and antimicrobial activity of Quercetin-3-O-(2”-α-methyl-p-Coumaryl)-rutinoside from Delonix elata flowers. Place and Duration of Study: The research work was carried out at Research laboratory, Department of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i430224

In-vitro Anti-diabetic and Antioxidant Efficacy of Methanolic Extract of Canthium coromandelicum Leaves

S. Thiripura Salini & S. Shankar · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Oxidative stress plays a major role in diabetic complications. The study aim was to investigate the in-vitro antidiabetic and antioxidant activities of methanolic extract of Canthium coromandelicum leaves. The plant material was extracted with methanol and the methanolic extract...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i430225

Propagation of Aloysia citriodora Palau Using Different Cutting Types under Light Intensity

Orivaldo Benedito da Silva, Ademir Goelzer, Cleberton Correia Santos, Elissandra Pacito Torales, Néstor Antonio Heredia Zárate & Maria do Carmo Vieira · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of types of cuttings and light intensity on cidró vegetative propagation. Place and Duration of Study: Medicinal Plants Garden, Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), Dourados, state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, Sept...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i330217

Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Studies of Some Hemi-parasitic West African Plants

A. O. Oriola, A. J. Aladesanmi, E. O. Akinkunmi & I. J. Olawuni · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

The study investigated the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of some West African hemi-parasitic plants, which comprised Tapinanthus bangwensis (TB), Tapinanthus globiferus (TG) and Globimetula braunii (GB), used in Nigerian ethnomedicine for the management of skin and oth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i330219

Phytochemical Profile and Investigation of the Spasmolytic Activity of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels Seeds

F. S. Monteiro, A. F. S. Carvalho, R. M. Ribeiro, A. C. R. Borges & M. O. R. Borges · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aims: Perform the phytochemical analysis and investigate the spasmolytic activity of the hydroalcoholic extract obtained from S. cumini seeds (EHS-SC). Study Design: Qualitative phytochemical analysis and test of the EHS-SC on isolated smooth muscles (aorta, trachea, jejunum and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i330220

Extraction of Phytochemical Compounds of Leea guineensis (G. Don) Leaves Using Non-polar and Polar Solvents

O. L. Awotedu, U. E. Okeke, P. O. Ogunbamowo, O. S Ariwoola & T. O. Omolola · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aims: Selection of a suitable solvent is important and utilized in the extraction of desirable chemical components in medicinal plants. Study Design: Chemical analysis of various extracts of Leea guineensis leaves using standard analytical procedures. Place and Duration of Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i230213

Antioxidant and Antimutagenic (Anticlastogenic) Activity of Alcoholic Extract of Bauhinia variegata (Linn.) Root

Dharmesh K. Golwala, Santosh Kumar Vaidya, Kishor K. Dholwani, Darpini S. Patel & Satyajit Sahoo · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aims: Antioxidant and Antimutagenic (Anticlastogenic) activity of alcoholic extract of Bauhinia variegata (Linn.) root. Place: C. U. Shah College of Pharmacy and Research, Wadhwan, Surendranagar, Gujarat, India. Methodology: Shade dried Bauhinia variegata (Linn.) root, extraction...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i230214

Seed Maturity Indices of Semecarpus anacardium Linn under Garhwal Himalayan Condition: A Highly Valuable Medicinal Tree

P. Rathiesh & Ajeet Kumar Negi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

In the Himalayan region, there are several tree species which are relatively less studied particularly in reference to their seed maturation. Semecarpus anacardium Linn (Marking Nut) is a medicinal tree which is found in Garhwal Himalaya and mostly propagated through seeds. In pe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i230215

Vigor of Java Plum Seedlings, in the Presence and Absence of Mucilage Submitted to Different Substrates

Joaquim Pereira Carvalho, Helber Veras Nunes, Daniella Inácio Barros, Evandro Alves Ribeiro, João Henrique da Silva Luz, Layssa Gabrielly Barbosa Garcia Ramos, Paulo Victor Gomes Sales, Ricardo Alencar Libório & Bruno Henrique Di Napoli Nunes · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Java plum (Syzygium cumini L. Skeels) originates from Asia and has adapted very well to soil conditions and climate in Brazil, becoming spontaneous in the Northeast region. Still, there is no large commercial production in the country, since information related to planting, plant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i230216

Antifungal Activity in Urginea indica Kunth. (Asparagaceae)

B. Mohana, Shiva Kameshwari & M. K. Prasana Kumar · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aqueous extract of Urginea indica kunth. (Udupi acccession) was screened for antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum, Sclerotium rolfsii, Magnaporthe orzae, Aspergillus flavus, Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus niger and Fusarium moniliformae by poisoned food technique. Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i230212

Anticancer Activity of Silver Nanoparticle by Using Cassia auriculata Extract

M. Prem Nawaz, A. Afroos Banu, S. Raja Mohamed, M. Palanivelu & A. Ayeshamariam · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

In this study, green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) has done using traditional herbal namely Cassia auriculata extract by the simple Green synthesis method. The synthesized Ag nanoparticles were studied by the characterization techniques includes X-ray diffraction (XR...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i230210

Evaluation of Antioxidant and Anti-Parkinson Activity of Portulaca oleracea Seed Methanolic Extract

Santosh Kumar Vaidya, Dharmesh K. Golwala, Darpini S. Patel & Satyajit Sahoo · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aim: Evaluation of Antioxidant and Anti-Parkinson activity of Portulaca oleracea seed methanolic extract. Place: C. U. Shah College of Pharmacy and Research, Wadhwan, Surendranagar, Gujarat, India. Methodology: Collect plant materials were extracted with methanol. Extract was sub...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i230211

Evaluation of Phytochemical and Mineral Constituents of Piper guineense Schum. & Thonn. and Piper Umbellatum Linn: Implications for Ethnomedicine

E. M. Isikhuemen, B. O. Ogbomwan & I. U. Efenudu · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aims: A significant number of tropical rainforest shrubs and lianes are inextricably linked to human use as food, spices and/or medicine. This study evaluates phytochemical and mineral constituents and ethnomedicinal uses of Piper guineense Schum. & Thonn and Piper umbellatum...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i130209