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Plant Remedies Used for Livestock by Farmers in Southern Senatorial Zone, Plateau State, Nigeria

Bata Shalangwa Ishaku, Dawurung Christiana Joshua, Garba John, Bot Christopher, Abraham Kabans, Abdulateef Habiba, Agwu Eunice, Kujul Nimzhi Boukur, Akinyera Adebukola & Udokainyang Akaninyene Dickson · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Survey of the plant remedies used by livestock farmers in Southern Senatorial Zone of Plateau State was carried out using structured questionnaire. A total of 150 structured questionnaires were distributed to livestock farmers in three selected Local Government Areas of Southern...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/32433

Antifungal Activity of Selected Chemical Agents against Phytopathogenic Fungi Spores

T. C. Otegwu, G. O. Adeshina & J. O. Ehinmidu · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Postharvest deterioration has been a major problem associated with yam storage for both famers and traders and it is caused mostly by micro-organisms especially fungi. During the storage of yam, many organisms such as Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, Penicillium citrinum an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/38306

Beneficial Effects of Eucalyptol in the Pathophysiological Changes of the Respiratory System: A Proposal for Alternative Pharmacological Therapy for Individuals with COPD

Fladimir de Lima Gondim, Gilvan Ribeiro dos Santos, Igor Fernandes Maia Gomes do Nascimento, Daniel Silveira Serra & Francisco Sales Ávila Cavalcante · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

It is estimated that there will be an increase in the incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the coming decades. Thus, the pharmacological attributes of products of plant origin should be considered as an important economic and scientific strategy in the inv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/43561

Evaluation of Toxicity of Strychnos henningsii (Gilg) (Loganiaceae) Leaves and Root Aqueous Extracts in Mice

Edward Kiprotich Tirop, Naomi Njogu Maina, John Kagira Maina, Peter Kariuki Njenga, Esther Magiri & Victoria Wambui Ngumi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aim: Strychnos henningsii (Gilg) (Loganiaceae) has been used for treatment of various health conditions such as gastrointestinal complications, rheumatism and snake bites. However, the safety of extracts from S. henningsii has not been evaluated. This study was therefore carried...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/43613

Colours are Indicators of Phytochemical Components and Medicinal Properties of Plants: A Review of Natural Spectroscopy

Saganuwan Alhaji Saganuwan · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Background: It is highly laborious to determine biological activities of plants using colours, despite the use of spectroscopic methods. Therefore the review is aimed at using colours to determine the phytochemical and medicinal properties of plants. Methods: Literature was searc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/43766

Organogenesis of Abelmoschus moschatus Medik. Using Aseptic Seedling Explants

Aruna Varimadugu & Pullaiah Thammineni · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aim: Abelmoschus moschatus have been extensively used in traditional medicine as well as in perfume industries. The primary goal of the present research was to develop an efficient plant regeneration protocol of Abelmoschus moschatus from aseptic seedling explants such as cotyled...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/42720

Study on Optimum Extraction Conditions for Galantamine from Galanthus woronowii L. Bulbs

I. Bulduk, S. Gokce & H. Enginar · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

In the present study, an ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) method was developed for the efficient extraction of Galantamine from the bulbs of Galanthus woronowii L. Five independent variables, including pH of the extraction solvent, solvent/material ratio, ultrasound time, ult...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/42871

Documentation of Medicinal Plants from the Undivided Area of Puri District, Odisha, India

Mita Mohanty, Suraj Kumar Behera, Sangeeta Dash & A. Leelaveni · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

The present study was done   to record the ethnobotanical information from hill -dwelling aboriginal tribes of the undivided Puri district (Khurda and Nayagarh), Odisha, India. The aim was also to gather the information on medicinal uses of plants by conducting personal interview...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/43170

Medicinal Plants and Herbal Medicines for Oral Health Promotion: Analysis of Students and Professionals Knowledge

Eufrásia Maria Alves da Silva, Mariana Freire Silva, Gabriela Fracasso Moraes & Lígia Moura Burci · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aims: Verify the indications of medicinal plants and herbal medicines carried out by professors and academics of the dentistry course, and their knowledge about the interaction of medicinal plants and herbal medicines with medications of continuous use. Materials and Methods: An...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/42954

Larvicidal Activity of Crude Extracts of Vernonia cinerea Less (Asteraceae) against the Larvae of Anopheles gambiae in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Aboubakar Soma, François D. Hien, Seydou Sourabie, Serge R. Yerbanga, Léa N. Bonkian, Benjamin K. Koama, Noufou Ouedraogo, Moussa Ouedraogo, Gordon A. Awandare & Jean-Baptiste Nikiema · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aims: This study aims to evaluate the larvicidal activity of lyophilized methanolic extracts, hydro-methanolic extracts and aqueous extracts of Vernonia cinerea Less against the 3rd and 4th instars larvae of Anopheles gambiae. Place and Duration of Study: Pharmacognosy Laboratory...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/43030

In vivo Anti-plasmodial Activity of Crude Extracts of Three Medicinal Plants Used Traditionally for Malaria Treatment in Kenya

Ruth Anyango Omole, Hamisi Masanja Malebo, Ramadhani S. O. Nondo, Shaban Katani, Husna Mbugi, Jacob Midiwo & Mainen Julius Moshi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

The aim of the study was to determine the in vivo anti-plasmodial activity of three plants Rhamnus prinoides, Rubus keniensis and Garcinia buchananii which are used for malaria treatment by indigenous communities in Kenya. This work was done at the Department of Biological and Pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/42874

Antisickling and Radical Scavenging Activities of Selected Medicinal Plants and Compounds from Mitracarpus villosus (Sw.) DC. Cham

Christianah A. Elusiyan, Opeyemi Ayoade, Adewale O. Adeloye, Felix O. Olorunmola, Joseph M. Agbedahunsi & Abiodun O. Ogundaini · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aims: This study investigated the antisickling and radical scavenging activities of different morphological parts of nine plants, belonging to six families. A bioassay-guided fractionation was carried out on Mitracarpus villosus (Sw.) DC. Cham, which was one of the most active pl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/42706

Castanea sativa Mill. Extract Cytotoxicity

José Manuel Neves · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Castanea sativa Mill. leaves infusion/decoction has been traditionally used in the northern region of Portugal to treat cough in children, diarrhoea, infertility and hypertension. However, no information exists about its possible toxic effects. This study aims to investigate the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/42780

Anti-Diabetic Properties of the Root Extracts of Salacia nitida Benth on Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats

C. I. Zawua & H. D. Kagbo · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aim: This study was carried out to evaluate the anti-diabetic properties of root extracts of               Salacia nitida in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Study Design: Experimental Animal Study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharmacology, University of Port Harcour...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/41430

Antimalarial Activity of Crude Extract and Fractions of Phyllanthus amarus in Plasmodium berghei-Infected Mice

Alozieuwa Uchenna Blessing, Mann Abdulahi, Kabiru Adamu Yusuf & Ogbadoyi Emmannuel Olofu · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aim: This study evaluated the antimalarial activity of the crude extract and fractions of Phyllanthus amarus in Plasmodium berghei-infected mice. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, between Februa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/38578