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Physicochemical Properties, Fatty Acids Composition and Antioxidant Potential of the Seed Kernel Oil of Oysternut (Telfairia pedata) Found in Kenya

Benard M. Isaiah, John M. Onyari & Leonidah K. Omosa · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2021

Aim: Certain edible plant sources contain vegetable oils that have been under-exploited both commercially and in research. This study aimed to determine the physicochemical properties, fatty acids composition, and antioxidant potential of the oil from the seed kernels of Telfairi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i130364

Evaluation of the Sub Acute Toxicity of the Stem Bark of Andira inermis

Maxwell Osaronowen Egua, Florence Chimezie Nwinyi, Ode Julius Okwoche, Onakpa Micheal Monday, Akande Motunrayo Ganiyat, Samson Eneojo Abalaka, Mikail Hudu Garba, Akumka David Dezi & Adamu Mohammed · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2021

The aqueous methanolic Andira inermis stem bark extract was screened in evaluation of its potential for its toxic effect in a 28 days study using the oral route only. The sub acute study was carried out in Wistar rats divided into 4 groups of 5 rats each; control group (a) receiv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i130368

Oils Variability of Pectis elongata in the Amazon and an Overview of the Neotropical Pectis Species

Lais T. Massing, Chieno Suemitsu, Sandra Layse F. Sarrazin, Agnaldo Tremea, José Guilherme S. Maia & Rosa Helena V. Mourão · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2021

Aims: Pectis species, belonging to Asteraceae, are aromatic and medicinal herbaceous plants, distributed in the Americas, the West Indies, and the Pacific islands, with lemon, cumin, or oregano aroma, used in infusions to treat several diseases or as spices. Methodology: In this...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i130362

Anti-Inflammatory Activity of the Stem Bark Methanol Extract of Picralima nitida

O. V. Ikpeazu, M. I. Ezeja & K. K. Igwe · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2021

Aims: To investigate the anti-inflammatory activity of Picralima nitida stem bark methanol extract (PNSBE). Study Design: The study was carried out using in vivo (carrageenan-induced paw oedema and egg albumin-induced paw oedema) and in vitro (Human red blood cell (HRBC) membrane...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i130360

Medicinal Plants in Physical Exercise: A Review

Nikole Costa Dias, Natália Pandolfi Marinho, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Adriano Cressoni Araújo, Claudia Rucco Penteado Detregiachi, Mauro Audi, Eduardo Federighi Baisi Chagas, Rogério Leone Buchaim, Daniela Vieira Buchaim & Elen Landgraf Guiguer · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2021

Background: The use of medicinal plants may have an effective action on the performance of athletes. Aims: This review aimed to evaluate the effects of the use of medicinal plants and some phytocompounds on physical performance. Methodology: MEDLINE/PUBMED and EMBASE were consult...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i130358

Evaluation of Antibacterial, Anti-Oxidant and Cytotoxic Activity of Organic Extracts of Mahogany Seeds

. Assaduzzaman, Md. Ziaul Amin, Mohammad Habibur Rahman, Md. Rasel Uddin, Md. Shohanuzzaman, Pritylata Mandal, Bristy Amy Karmoker, Md. Raihan Dipu & Md. Rashed Nejum · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

The perception of normal medicine is changing, and the use of traditional or herbal medicine increasing worldwide due to our harmonious nature of the biological system. Many parts of the plants possess an impressive array of medicinal benefits, mahogany seed is one of them. The a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i2030352

Bio-active Compounds (Curcumin, Allicin and Gingerol) of Common Spices used in Indian and South-east Asian Countries Might Protect against COVID-19 Infection: A Short Review

Jawed Alam, Tahziba Hussain & Sanghamitra Pati · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Presently, our world is suffering with COVID-19 caused by novel coronavirus SARS- CoV-2. The high rate of mutation in SARS- CoV-2 helps viruses to become resistance against pre-existent anti-viral medications. Currently, there are no effective therapeutic strategies against COVID...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i2030363

Pharmacognostic Properties of Quisqualis indica Linn: Against Human Pathogenic Microorganisms: An Insight Review

Braja Sundar Barik, Shritam Das & Tahziba Hussain · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

India has a large repository of medicinal plants that are used in traditional medical treatments. Several medicinal plants are useful for treating common ailments and some of the plants include Amla (Emblica cinalis), Ashoka (Saraca asoca), Aswagandha (Withania somnifera), Tulsi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i2030369

Ethnopharmacological Survey on Medicinal Plants for the Dengue Hemolytic Infections in Selected Regions in Sri Lanka

Malitha Aravinda Siriwardhene, Devika Dharshani Attygalle, Vajira Seneviratne, Wathsala Priyadarshanie & Dayawansa Bandaranayake · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aims: To conduct an Ethnopharmacological survey on medicinal plants and, to make an inventory of plant species used in the treatment of Dengue Hemolytic Infection in Deshiya Chikithsa (an autochthonous traditional system of medicine) in Sri Lanka. Study Design:  This was a quanti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i2030353

Role of Phytocompounds En Route Blood-brain Barrier in Cerebral Ischemia

Debjani Nath, Nasima Khanam & Ashutosh Ghosh · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aims: Cerebral ischemia is a condition that occurs when the blood vessels in the brain are occluded. Subsequent pathophysiological changes include critical structural and functional damage to the blood-brain barrier. Since remedies for restoring the blood-brain barrier are lackin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i2030370

Preventive Effect of Ethanol Extract of Red Spinach (Amaranthus tricolor L.) on Diet-induced Obese Zebrafish

Ari Yuniarto, Aisyah Zavira Putri, Nita Selifiana & I. Ketut Adnyana · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Background: Nowadays obesity recognized as chronic or non-communicable disease. Pathophysiology of obesity caused by an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure. Obesity was known to be a risk factor for the development of metabolic syndrome. The aim of this study is to ev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i2030354

Microscopic Features, Mineral Contents, Anti-sickling, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Stem Bark of Harungana madagascariensis Lam. Ex Poiret (Hypericaceae)

Florent Biduaya Mukeba, Johnny Bopopi Mukoko, Manix M. Mayangi, Myriam Mukadi Ngondo, Patience Mpia Ngelinkoto, Jérome V. Bamba, Fanfan Kitwa, Gédéon Ngiala Bongo, Paulin K. Mutwale, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Nadège K. Ngombe, Pius T. Mpiana & Théophile F. Mbemba Mbemba · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aims: This study addressed the identification of bioactive compounds, the determination of mineral content and the evaluation of the antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-sickling activities of aqueous extract from stem bark of Harungana madagascariensis. Place and Duration of Stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i2030355

Isolation and Characterization of Two New Polyphenols from the Anti-Diabetic Fraction of Pod Extract of Caesalpinia pulcherrima Swartz

Kolade Olatubosun Faloye, Samson Oluwaseyi Famuyiwa, Marcus Durojaye Ayoola & Derek Tahton Ndinteh · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

This study was planned and executed to validate the anti-diabetic ethno-medicinal claim of Caesalpinia pulcherrima (Fabaceae) pods and the isolation of potential chemical compounds responsible for the activity.The anti-diabetic activity of the extract was assayed using oral gluco...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i2030356

Isolation of Steroidal Compounds from Plant Tribulus terristris

Sagar A. Nalawade, Manisha S. Badhe, Manohar G. Chaskar & Shirish S. Pingale · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

In the present study three steroidal compounds, Stigmasterol, Cholesterol and Stigmasterol glucoside were isolated from the acetone extract of plant Tribulus terrestris L. with the help of column chromatography and TLC techniques. The isolated steroidal compounds were characteriz...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i2030359