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Pharmacological and Toxicological Study of a Traditional Mayan Herbal Preparation Used as Antihypertensive Agent

Amanda Sánchez-Recillas, Víctor Yáñez-Pérez, Maximiliano Ibarra-Barajas, Salvador Flores-Guido, Hector Armando Rubio-Zapata, Gabriela Ávila-Villarreal & Rolffy Ortiz-Andrade · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aims: To evaluate preparation herbal mixed of Pouteria campechiana, Chrysophyllum cainito, Citrus limonum and Annona muricata (PCCA) on vasorelaxant and hypotensive effect on rat model and toxicological data after acute oral administration to give scientific support to the use et...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/42504

Phytochemical Screening, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of a Flavonoid from Sudanese Bauhinia rufescens (kulkul) (Caesalpiniaceae) Roots

Nosaiba K. Hamed & Suad A. Gadir · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

A 7-, 4׳ dihydroxyl-5-methoxyl -5׳ acetyl flavonoid was isolated from the roots of  Sudanese Bauhinia rufescens (family, Caesalpiniaceae Fabaceae). The isolate was purified by different Chromatographic techniques and identified via a combination of spectral tools (IR, UV, 1HNMR a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/41375

Anticonceptive and Pharmacognostic Studies on the Seed and Diethyl Ether Extract of RICOM-1013-J

A. O. Olayinka, O. Onorovwe, C. Isichei, I. J. Usar, O. E. Ekwere, A. Sanni, G. G. Jurbe & K. F. Okwuasaba · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aims: The anticonceptive effect of the diethyl ether extract of Ricinus communis Linn (RICOM 1013-1) was studied in rats alongside pharmacognostic properties, amino acids content and elemental analysis.  Study Design and Methodology: 20 adult female albino Wistar rats were random...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/42249

Isolation and Identification of Components in the Dihydroquercetin-Rich Extract from Larch Wood (Larix olgensis Henry)

Shui-Yao Hu, Yi-Nan Zheng, Chuan-Bo Ding, Yue-Wen Hao, Bin Cui & Lan Xiang · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Background: The finding that antioxidant dihydroquercetin (DHQ) present in high content in the wood of Dahurian larch (Larix gmelinii Rupr.) which distributes mainly in Khingan Mountains led to the development and manufacture of a DHQ-rich extract, Lavitol (a trade name). Whether...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/42458

The Use of Medicinal Plants as Alternatives for Typhoid Fever and Bacterial Gastroenteritis Therapy in Abwa-Mbagen, Nigeria

I. W. Nyinoh, B. O. Atu & H. O. A. Oluma · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aim: To assess the antibacterial activities and phytochemical potential of Cochlospermum planchonii (Apocynaceae), Terminalia avicennoides (Papilionaceae) and Pericopsis laxiflora (Papilionaceae) used traditionally against typhoid fever and bacterial gastroenteritis. Study Design...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/42248

Uterotonic Potential of Selected Plants Used by Ugandan Local Communities in the Treatment of Malaria

Esther Katuura, Enock Kalabika & Aloysius Lubega · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Malaria is a major cause of death among pregnant women and children under the age of five in Uganda. It is the leading cause of anemia among pregnant women and low birth weight in infants [1]. Majority of the rural population rely on herbs for treatment of various diseases. The l...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/40934

Effect of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Some Medicinal Plants on Obesity

Majid Ramezani, Saeed Changizi-Ashtiyani, Firoozeh Sadeghzadeh, Seyed-Sirvan Hosseini, Ali Zarei & Naser Hosseini · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aims: Obesity is a significant cause of disability and death. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of some medicinal plants in the treatment of obesity and its complications. Study Design: Male Wistar rats were treated in different groups. Place and Duration of Study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/41111

Toxic Effect of Gardenia ternifolia Fruit on Rats

Hayat M. Farah, Hassan E. Khalid, Abdelrahim M. El Hussein & Halima Mohamed Osman · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aim: This study aims to screen the aqueous extract of Gardenia ternifolia fruit for toxicity in Wistar albino rats by determination of morality, Percentage of weight change, hematology, biochemistry and histopathology. Methodology: Twenty four male Wistar albino rats were divided...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/41458

Evaluation of the Effects of Clerodendrum polycephalum Baker Leaf Extracts on Sickle Red Blood Cells

Mojisola C. Cyril-Olutayo, Francis A. Adewoyin & Ayodele O. Ogunyemi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

The mortality rate for people living with sickle cell disease is high and relatively a few patients among them reach adult life, even with a high standard of medical care. Clinical manifestations of the sickle cell disease are diverse and vary, falling into three major categories...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/41202

Anti-inflammatory Activity of Hexane and Ethyl Acetate Extracts of Hura crepitans L.

Opeyemi N. Avoseh, Latifat O. Ogunbajo, Isiaka A. Ogunwande, Akintayo L. Ogundajo & Oladipupo A. Lawal · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aims: The present research aimed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory action of hexane and ethyl acetate extracts of Hura crepitans L. (Euphorbiaceae) grown in Nigeria Study Design:  The study involves the extraction of crude extracts from the leaf of H. crepitans and the evaluation...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/41439

Phytochemical Screening, Antioxidant Activity and Hypoglycemic Potential of Kenyan Aloe lateritia and Aloe secundiflora Extracts in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Swiss Albino Mice

Charles M. Mbithi, Esther N. Matu & Naomi W. N. Maina · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

The aim of the study was to investigate the phytochemical constitution, antioxidant activity, hypoglycemic potential and safety of Aloe lateritia and Aloe secundiflora. Phytochemical screening was determined using standard procedures and Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/40799

Haematological and Biochemical Changes Observed Following Sub-chronic Administration of Crude Methanol Extracts of Stellaria media and Cajanus cajan to Wistar Rats

Bukola Olanike Oyebanji, Olayinka Ayotunde Oridupa, Grace Onyeche Ochigbo & Adebowale Bernard Saba · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aims: Stellaria media and Cajanus cajan are nutritive plants used as food and as components of several herbal remedies either singly or in combination with other medicinal plants in Southwestern Nigeria. This study aimed to evaluate its effect on haematology and serum biochemistr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/24817

Antidepressant Effect of Methanol Fruit Extract of Capsicum annuum in Mice

Esther Badugu Patrick, Danjuma Mallam & Seth Hassan Albarka · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Aims: To determine the antidepressant potential of methanol fruit extract of Capsicum annuum in Mice. Methodology: Force Swim Test (FST), Tail Suspension Test (TST) and Open Field Test (OFT) were used. Immobility time in both FST and TST was determined by randomly dividing 30 mic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/41087

Hepatotoxic Assessment of Phyllanthus amarus leaf Extract in Wistar Rats

Taofeeq Oduola, Abubakar Amali Muhammad, Fatimah Aiyelabegan, Mardhiyyah Tajudeen & Shehu Olayinka Okalawon · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2018

Background and Aim: Different parts of Phyllanthus amarus are being used in the treatment of different diseases in several parts of Nigeria without considering its safety. This study was aimed at investigating the effect of ingestion of methanolic leaf extract of Phyllanthus amar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2018/41238