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Anticoccidian Activity of Ethanol Roots Extract of Cassia sieberiana DC in Chickens

Alioune Dior Fall, Oubri Bassa Gbati, William Diatta, Rock Allister Lapo, Kady Diatta-Badji, Mbaye Dieng, Serigne Ibra Mbacké Dieng, Emmanuel Bassene & Louis Joseph Pangui · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the anticoccidian activity of ethanol roots extract and fractions in chicken experimentally infested by oral administration of coccidia’s oocysts solution. Methods: Ethanol roots extract was fractionated by column chromatograph...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/21343

Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Activity of (Crassula ovata) Jade Plant on Different Strains of Bacteria

Mwangi Denis Muiruri & Wambura Mwangi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

The Crassula ovata plant has been used for many years as an ornamental plant, and also as a medicinal plant in some communities like the Khoi of South Africa and in Chinese culture. Locally the plant is being used by homeowners who have it in their vicinity as a remedy for diarrh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/19753

Antimicrobial Potency of Plant Species: A Review

Fariba Sharififar, Mehdi Ansari, Tahereh Eslaminejad, Mandana Ohadi, Banafsheh Mobarrez, Mahboobeh Raeiszadeh, Shahram Kalantari & Touba Eslaminejad · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aims: Applications of herbal medicine extracts as antimicrobials agents in human health and food protection as well as the analysis methods of the novel compounds, biosynthesis, and genetic regulation of them are describing in this work. According to the increasing prevalence of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/20114

Anti-oxidant Capacity and Phenolic Content of Methanolic Extract of Cleome viscosa L. Whole Plant and its Derived Fractions

T. O. Elufioye & J. O. Onoja · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aim: The aim of this work is to evaluate the in‐vitro antioxidant activity as well as estimate the total phenolic and flavonoid content of methanolic extract and fractions of Cleome viscosa L. Study Design: Evaluation of the antioxidant capacity of Cleome viscosa L. Methodology:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/21668

Assessment of Dermal Irritation and Acute Toxicity Potential of Extracts from Synadenium glaucescens on Healthy Rabbits, Wistar Albino Rats and Albino Mice

Vitus A. Nyigo, Robinson Mdegela, Faith Mabiki & Hamisi M. Malebo · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aim: This study was conceived for the purpose of evaluating dermal toxicity potentials of extracts from S. glaucescens which is known for many traditional application in human and animals including healing wounds, boils, HIV, worms and application on the swollen lymph nodes of ca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/20763

Chemical Study, Antioxidant Analysis and Evaluation of the Larvicidal Potential against Aedes aegypti Larvae of Essential Oil of Ocimum basilicum Linn

Ryan da Silva Ramos, Alex Bruno Lobato Rodrigues, Raimundo Nonato Picanço Souto & Sheylla Susan Moreira da Silva de Almeida · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aims: The purpose of this research was to accomplish chemical study, antioxidant analysis and evaluation of the larvicidal potential against Aedes aegypti larvae of essential oil from the leaves of O. basilicum Linn. Location of the Study: Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry Laborat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/18230

Screening of Ageratum conyzoides Linn. and Alchornea cordifolia (Schumach. & Thonn.) Extracts for Antibacterial Activity

Godfred Danso Fadehan, Daniel Boamah, Dominic Adotei Edoh, Offori Lartey & Mark Addo-Appenteng · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aim: To investigate the antibacterial activities of Ageratum conyzoides and Alchornea cordifolia as part of the exploration for new and novel bioactive compounds. Study Design: Aqueous and ethanol extracts were prepared and antibacterial effectiveness were assessed against common...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/20739

Evaluation of Ex-vivo Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-cancerous and Thrombolytic Activities of Mussaenda roxburghii Leaf

Md. Irfan Amin Chowdury, Mohammad Nazmul Alam, Sudipta Chowdhury, Md. Shahrear Biozid, Md. Faruk, Muhammad Moin Uddin Mazumdar & Ahmad Ibtehaz Chowdhury · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aim: The current study evaluates the anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancerous and thrombolytic activities of methanolic extract of Mussaenda roxburghii leaf. Place and Duration of study: This study was conducted in the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science and Engin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/20483

Comparison of the Antioxidant Activity of Aromatic Medicinal Plants of Moroccan Origin

Sara Houbairi, Inaam Elmiziani, Abdeslam Lamiri & Mohamed Essahli · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

The purpose of this work is to appreciate different aromatic and medicinal plants from Morocco belonging to four different families, by chemical characterization and evaluation of their antioxidant activity. The reducing efficiency of DPPH radical decreased in the following order...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/19928

Elemental and Fatty Acid Content of Four Medicinal Plants: Kaiempferia rotunda, Cuscuta reflexa, Centella asiatica and Asparagus racemosus

Ismet Ara Jahan, Proity Nayeeb Akbar, Mohammad Enayetullah, Nazir Ahmmad, Mohammad Nuruddin & Md Ranzu Ahmed · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aims: The present study investigates the elemental and fatty acid content of four different medicinal plants, namely Kaiempferia rotunda, Cuscuta reflexa, Centella asiatica and Asparagus racemosus, grown in Bangladesh. Methodology: Macro (Na, K), micro (Mg, Mn, Fe, Cu, Cr) and he...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/20312

Antimicrobial Evaluation and GC-MS Analysis of Strobilanthes crispus Ethanolic Leaf Extract

Vuanghao Lim, Chuan Seng Yap, Hui Wen Chong, Mohamed Saleem Abdul Shukkoor & Madhavan Priya · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the potential antimicrobial activities of the ethanolic leaf extract of Strobilanthes crispus (S. crispus) by determining the susceptibilities of various strains of microbes to the extract and to profile the bioactive compounds in the ext...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/20075

Bioassay-Guided Discovery of Antibacterial Agents: In vitro Susceptibility of Multi-drug Resistant Staphylococcus aureus to Psidium guajava Linn Extracts

D. Boamah, G. D. Fadehan, D. A. Edoh, S. Kaminta, B. Egyir, H. Blagogee, H. Brew-Daniels, S. Acheampong, M. Addo-Apenteng & A. A. Appiah · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aims: Development of multi-drug resistance to antibiotics is a major health concern worldwide.  This study assessed the antibacterial activities of leaves extracts from Psidium guajava against multi-drug resistant Staphyllococcus aureus strains. Study Design: Three (3) different...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/19180

Optimization of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Phenolic Antioxidants from Tectona grandis Leaves, Using Experimental Design

Emmanuel N. Koffi, Ibrahim Cissé, Amian B. B. Kassi, Paul R. Lozano, Augustin A. Adima, Emmanuel N. Assidjo & Yves- Alain Bekro · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aims: This study aims to apply central composite design to optimize ultrasound-assisted extraction conditions in order to maximize simultaneously total polyphenols and antioxidant activity from aqueous leaves extract of Tectona grandis. Study Design: Young teak leaves were collec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/20338

Phytochemical Screening, Polyphenol Content and Antioxidant Studies of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Combretum aculeatum vent.

Alioune Dior Fall, Awa Ndiaye Sy, Jean Baptiste Hzounda Fokou, Joël Olivier Ndiefi Fomi, Mbaye Dieng, Serigne Ibra Mbacké Dieng & Emmanuel Bassene · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Objectives: The present study aimed to identify the phytochemical groups of ethanol leaf extract of Combretum aculeatum Vent., and to evaluate the phenol content of extracts and their antioxidant activity. Materials and Methods: Collected leaves were extracted with ethanol (95°)....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/20294