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Effect of Rhustox on Micropropagation of Scoparia dulcis L. through Leaf Explants Culture

Sayema Zeya & Maheshwar Prasad Trivedi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2019

Aim: To investigate the effect of Rhus toxicodendron (30CH) along with different compositions of phytohormones (Auxin and Cytokinin) on the basis of  growth and multiplication of explants under optimum temperature under in-vitro conditions. Study Design: To establish and design t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v29i430162

In vitro Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activities of the Flower Extracts of Hibiscus vitifolius L

D. Prabhakaran, A. Rajeshkanna, M. M. Senthamilselvi & S. Solomon · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2019

Objective: To determine the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of the solid powder extracted from the ethyl acetate fraction of the flower Hibiscus vitifolius L. Methods: The flower extract assessed for antioxidant activity using the 1,1–diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazile (DPP...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v29i430160

Effective Treatment for Kidney Stone with Local Plants from Aadilabad Telangana State, India

Shaik Hafeez, J. Chapla, A. Suresh, G. Prabhaker, P. M. Sameera & K. Sampath · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2019

Aim: We aim to treat the poor and downtrodden tribal people of Adilabad district of Telangana State, South India, who are suffering from kidney stones, with locally available plants and with any side effects also without financial burden on them. Design of the study: Identifying...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v29i330158

Anti-oxidant and Anti-microbial Activities of Silver Nanoparticles of Essential Oil Extracts from Leaves of Zanthoxylum ovalifolium

B. S. Theerthavathy, Shaukath Arakhanum, B. S. Ravi Kumar & S. Ravi Kiran · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2019

Aim: The present study was aimed to synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Zanthoxylum ovalifolium leaf essential oil extracts and to screen the anti-oxidant and antimicrobial potential of the same. Place and Duration of Study: The studies were carri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v29i330157

Chemistry of California Lycium cooperi and Lycium andersonii

Gerson Navarrete, Axel Bracquemond, Enrique Villasenor, Michelle Wong & James Adams · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2019

Aims: To examine the chemistry of two California Lycium species and evaluate the possible use of California Lycium species as dietary supplements especially for age related macular degeneration. Study Design: This exploratory analytical research used samples of Lycium andersonii...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v29i330156

Endothelium-Independent Vasorelaxant Effects of Anthocyanins-Enriched Extract from Odontonema strictum (Nees) Kuntze (Acanthaceae) Flowers: Ca2+ Channels Involvement

Mathieu Nitiéma, Moumouni Koala, Lazare Belemnaba, Jean Claude W. Ouédraogo, Salfo Ouédraogo, Félix Bondo Kini, Sylvin Ouédraogo & Innocent Pierre Guissou · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2019

Aims: We aimed in this study to investigate the mechanisms of the vasorelaxation effect caused by the anthocyanins-enriched extract of Odontonema strictum flowers. Study Design: Anthocyanins-enriched extract of Odontonema strictum flowers and vasorelaxantes activities of mice aor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v29i330155

Inhibition of Mmp-9 Expression through Nf-Kβ by Natural Compounds as a Possible Therapeutic Adjuvant Strategy in Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review

Victor Alves de Oliveira, Diego Cipriano Chagas, Jefferson Rodrigues Amorim, Thaís Rodrigues Nogueira, Thais Alves Nogueira, Renato de Oliveira Pereira, Luana Mota Martins, Gilmara Peres Rodrigues, João Marcelo de Castro e Sousa, Felipe Cavalcanti Carneiro da Silva & Benedito Borges da Silva · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2019

MMP-9 expression may be induced at the transcriptional level in response to different agents. Due to its fundamental role in cancer progression, the control of MMP expression, especially MMP-9, is the possible target of future adjuvant therapies that seek to reduce metastases and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v29i230153

Phytochemical Screening and Free Radical Scavenging Activity of Hydroethanolic Leaf Extract of Senna sieberiana DC (Caesalpiniaceae) and its Fractions

Alioune Dior Fall, Awa Ndiaye Sy, Serigne Ibra Mbacké Dieng, Abdou Sarr & Mbaye Dieng · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2019

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify the phytochemical groups of hydroethanolic leaf extract of Senna sieberiana DC and its fractions and to investigate their free radical scavenging activity. Methods: S. sieberiana leaves were extracted with hydroethanolic solvent....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v29i330154

Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants in Atakpamé, City of Plateau Region in Togo

Abdel-Akim Esso-Tsar, Batomayena Bakoma, Emmanuel Adangou, Komlan Batawila, Wala Kpérkouma, Dourma Marra, Pereki Hodabalo & Akpagana Koffi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2019

Aim: Plants are a great source of active substances and are used to cure a lot of diseases. In order to know and list medicinal plants used by traditional therapists and herbalists from the town of Atakpamé, an ethnobotanical investigation has been conducted. Methodology: It is a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v29i230152

HPLC Evaluation of Phenolic Compounds in Physalis angulata Linn. and Physalis micrantha Linn. (Solanaceae)

Chimezie Ekeke, Gordian C. Obute & Chinedum A. Ogazie · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2019

Physalis angulata Linn. and Physalis micrantha Linn. (Solanaceae) used for different medicinal purposes in Nigeria and other parts of the world were subjected to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis to determine their phytochemical profiles. Forty five (45) alka...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v29i230151

Traditionally Used Anti-hepatitis Plants Species in Dakar District, Senegal

Kady Diatta, William Diatta, Alioune Dior Fall, Serigne Ibra Mbacké Dieng, Amadou Ibrahima Mbaye & Paulèle Aynina Fall · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2019

Viral etiologies especially viral hepatitis B remain an area of concern sub-Saharan Africa with a variable prevalence between countries. Ethnobotanical knowledge of medicinal plants used in the treatment of viral hepatitis, in particular, viral hepatitis B, was conducted in the D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v29i230150

Nutraceutical Potential and Antipsychotic Activity of Local Dry Fruit Waste – Juglans regia

Rachna Shashikant Jadhav, Shanooba Palamthodi & Bhaskar Saha · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2019

Aim: To identify the biologically active components in shells of Juglans regia and study its nutraceutical potential and antipsychotic activity for effective waste management. Study Design: Biochemical and in vivo analyses of plant extract using established protocols.  Place and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v29i230149

Anti-Acetylcholinesterase Compounds Isolated from the Leaves of Kigelia africana (LAM) Benth (Bignoniaceae)

John A. Falode, Olamide O. Crown, Samson O. Famuyiwa, Christianah A. Elusiyan, Ifedayo V. Ogungbe, Afolabi C. Akinmoladun, Mary T. Olaleye & Afolabi A. Akindahunsi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2019

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is an enzyme that is involved in the breakdown of some neurotransmitters. Its inhibition is one of the treatment strategies employed in the management Alzheimer diseases. Flavonoids isolated from the leaves of Kigelia africana were investigated for the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v29i130148

Acute and Sub-acute Toxicity Assessment of Euphorbia lateriflora (Schum and Thonn) in Wistar Albino Rats

Olubukola Sinbad Olorunnisola, Adewale Adetutu, Abiodun Olusoji Owoade, Folorunsho Ayodeji Ajayi, Adedoyin Adetutu Ajibade & Peter Adegbola · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2019

Aims: The toxicity of ethanol whole plant extract of Euphorbia lateriflora was assessed in Albino Wistar rats. Methodology: The LD50 was at single dose of 5000 mg/kg body weight, the sub-acute dosage of the extract was administered orally at 250 and 500 mg/kg b.w.t twice daily fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2019/v29i130147