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Hypoglycaemic and Biochemical Effects of the Aqueous and Methanolic Extract of Persea americana Seeds on Alloxan-Induced Albino Rats

C. C. Ejiofor, I. E. Ezeagu & M. Ayoola · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

The increase in the prevalence, complications and cost effect of diabetes management necessitated the search for alternative treatment and a look into the anti-diabetic and biochemical effects of Persea americana seed extract on the liver of diabetic rats. This study was conceive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/41587

Ethnobotanical Knowledge of Jute (Corchorus olitorius L.) in Benin

Habib O. Adebo, Léonard E. Ahoton, Florent J. B. Quenum, Hubert Adoukonou-Sagbadja, Daouda O. Bello & Christophe A. A. M. Chrysostome · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Jute (Corchorus olitorius L.) is an indigenous leafy vegetable which leaves are very rich in amino acid and essential minerals and they form part of the meals of people of Asia, Middle East and parts of Africa. The plant is also used as a medicine and source of income for local c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/43897

Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Evaluation of the Essential Oil of Croatian Salvia brachyodon Vandas

Mirjana Skočibušić & Sandra Lacić · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Backgraund: This study was designed to evaluate the phytochemical profile and the antimicrobial potential of the essential oil of Salvia brachyodon Vandas growing wild in Croatia. Short tooth sage (S. brachyodon Vandas),an endemic species that grows in the south east areas of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/44821

In vitro Mechanistic Assays of Tetracyclic Iridoid Compounds Isolated from Morinda lucida Benth in Leishmania species

Faustus Akankperiwen Azerigyik, Michael Amoa-Bosompem, Thelma Tetteh, Frederick Ayertey, Ama Nyamekye Antwi, Kofi Baffour-Awuah Owusu, Kofi Kwofie Dadzie, Georgina Isabella Djameh, Mark Tetteh-Tsifoanya, Shiro Iwanaga, Alfred Ampomah Appiah, Tomoe Ohta, Takuhiro Uto, Yukihiro Shoyama, Nobuo Ohta, Theresa Manful Gwira & Mitsuko Ohashi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aims: This study investigates the activity of tetracyclic iridoid compounds against Leishmania spp. and the mechanism(s) of action. Study Design: An experimental study. Place and Duration: Department of Parasitology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, between Septem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/44972

Preliminary Phytochemical Screening and Antiviral Potential of Methanol Stem Bark Extract of Enantia chlorantha Oliver (Annonaceae) and Boswellia dalzielii Hutch (Burseraceae) against Newcastle Disease In Ovo

T. L. Ohemu, A. Agunu, S. C. Chollom, V. A. Okwori, D. G. Dalen & P. N. Olotu · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aim of the Study: To determine the phytochemicals and the antiviral activity of methanol stem bark extract of Enantia chlorantha and Boswellia dalzielii against Newcastle disease virus in embryonated eggs. Materials and Methods: Preliminary phytochemical screening was carried out...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/44919

Anti-diabetic Activity of Convallatoxin Isolated from the Root Bark of Parquetina nigrescens (Afzel.) Bullock (Asclepiadaceae)

Kolade Olatubosun Faloye, Marcus Durojaye Ayoola, Bamidele Martin Amos-Tautua & Samson Oluwaseyi Famuyiwa · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

This study investigated the anti-diabetic activity of the root bark extract of Parquetina nigrescens and the isolated compound, convallatoxin, from the root bark. A powdered sample of the plant was extracted with methanol, and the extract (A) was tested in glucose-loaded normal r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/45129

Influence of Seed Pelleting on Physiological Seed Quality Improvement in Bael (Aegle marmelos (L.) Corr.) the Endangered Medicinal Tree

B. Venudevan & P. Srimathi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aim: Bael is an endangered medicinal tree with multipurpose utility propagated through seeds. Hence attempts were to improve the vigour of the seed through seed pelleting with ecofriently organic products. Study Design: A Factorial completely randomized design (FCRD) for laborato...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/11198

Phytochemical Distribution and Antimicrobial Sensitivity of Sapium ellipticum (Hochst.) Pax Leaf Extracts

O. M. Ighodaro, O. A. Akinloye, J. A. Popoola & S. A. Adebodun · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

In this study, different extract fractions (aqueous, ethanol, methanol, hexane, diethyl ether and chloroform) of Sapium ellipticum (SE) leaf obtained by cold extraction method were screened for phytochemicals, and antimicrobial sensitivity. The percentage yield of extract was hig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/8252

Evaluation of the Effects of Aqueous Leaves Extract of Cnestis ferruginea from Côte d’Ivoire on Male Rat Reproductive System

Zougrou N’guessan Ernest, Kouassi Kouadio Aubin, Tahiri Annick, Blahi Adélaïde Nadia Méa & Kouakou Koffi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Against growing male infertility in the world, investigations are undertaken to find new bioactive molecules. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the pharmacological effects of aqueous extract of Cnestis ferruginea on the reproductive parameters of male rats. Indeed, 36 m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/43492

Synergism of Phyllanthus niruni Extract with Gentamicin against Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Md. Atikur Rahman, Mahfuza Marzan & Md. Anowar Khasru Parvez · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aims: This study aimed to find out any synergism of gentamicin with the solvent extracts of small tropical herb Phyllanthus niruri to combat methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Methodology: Bioactive constituents of Phyllanthus niruri were extracted by macerating ground...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/44442

Hepatic and Renal Biochemical Profile of Albino Rats Exposed to Chloroform and Methanol Leaf Extracts of Portulaca oleracea Linn.

Victoria C. Obinna, Hope D. Kagbo & Gabriel O. Agu · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Portulaca oleracea Linn.  is among the medicinal plants used globally in the treatment of diseases and management of health challenges. The dearth of information on the long term effect of Portulaca oleracea on hepatic and renal toxicity prompted this study. The study investigate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/43846

Relative Analysis of Gallic-Acid, Theobromine, Theophylline, and Caffeine Content among 12 Bangladeshi Tea Genotypes Using Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatography

Junaite Bin Gias Uddin, Md. Abdul Aziz, Habiba ., Biswojit Debnath & Md. Abu Reza · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aims: The tea industry is of great economic importance worldwide, owing to its possession of both food and medicinal values. Bangladesh is among the world-renowned tea exporting countries. However, the inadequate biochemical data for most cultivated Bangladeshi tea genotypes hind...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/44227

Ameliorative Effect of Aqueous Extracts of Seeds of Delonix regia (Hook) Raf on the Liver, Kidney and Spleen of High-fat Diet Streptozotocin-induced Diabetes in Female Wistar Rats

Blessing M. Onyegeme-Okerenta, Philip O. Ogboye & Comfort Monago-Ighorodje · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Background: Plants have been relied upon by people for treatment, control and management of diabetes. The local residents around University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, use cooked Delonix regia (Hook.) Raf. Seeds as food supplement for the management of diabetes. Aim: Based on the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/43640

Toxicological Evaluation of Euphorbia hirta on Baby Hamster Kidney (BHK-21) Cells and in Albino Rats

J. G. Gotep, O. O. Oladipo, E. T. Doku, T. M. Asala, M. M. Eki, H. B. Yusuf, B. O. Akanbi, S. Isa, B. B. Dogonyaro, P. A. Okewole, A. A. Atiku, M. S. Ahmed & C. I. Nduaka · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aim: To evaluate the in vitro and in vivo exposure effects of Euphorbia hirta decoction on Baby Hamster Kidney (BHK-21) cells and in albino rats, respectively. Materials and Methods: Extract of the plant was obtained after boiling and the filtrate dried. In vitro cytotoxic effect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/22203

In vitro Antioxidant and Cholinesterase Inhibitory Activities of Methanolic Extract of Grewia nervosa L. (Family: Tiliaceae) Leaf

Md. Sharif Ahammed, Md. Shariful Islam, Md. Mosiqur Rahman, Sabiha Ferdowsy Koly, Kamruzzaman Rakib, Sonia Zaman, Rajesh Goswami, Mst. Shirajum Munira & Shumaya Islam · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aims: The methanolic extract of Grewia nervosa L. leaves belongs to the family of Tiliaceae. The purpose of this study was to evaluate total phenolics, total flavonoids,  total proanthocyanidins, total antioxidant capacity, iron reducing power capacity, free radical scavenging ac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/42674