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Therapeutic Evaluation of Selected Herbal Supplements on Thyroid Hormones of Cyanide – Induced Hyperthyroidism in Female Albino Rats

B. N. C. Onuoha, I. Elekima, D. G. Tamuno-Emine & E. O. Nwachuku · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Aim: To evaluate the therapeutic effect of some herbal supplements on thyroid hormones of cyanide – induced hyperthyroidism in Female Albino Rats. Study Design:  Experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Animal and Environmental Biology,                      ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i330334

Insightful Valorization of Biological Activities of Flax Seed (Linum usitatissimum) through Experimental and Computer Aided Mechanisms

M. Ganga Raju, Charitha Burri & N. V. L. Suvarchala Reddy V · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Flax also known as common flax or linseed, is a flowering plant, Linum usitatissimum, in the family Linaceae. The current study used haloperidol-induced catalepsy and reserpine antagonism to investigate in vivo anti- Parkinson's activity and in silico approaches like docking stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i330333

The Mixture Aqueous Extracts from Oxalis corniculata L. and Acmella caulirhiza Delile Accelerates Bone Healing in Fractured Rats

Florence Tsofack Ngueguim, Josiane Jouonzo, Jean Hubert Donfack, Raceline Kamkumo Gounoue, Jean Philippe Djientcheu, Clarice Noussi Djouwoug, Rodrigue Ngapout Fifen, Paul Désiré Djomeni Dzeufiet & Théophile Dimo · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Background: Bone fracture is a condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone due to traumatic or pathological factors. Fracture management includes orthopedic, surgical, non-surgical techniques and drug treatments. However, these treatments possess a limitatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i330332

Establishment of Optimal Conditions to Extract Bioactive Substances from Gamazumi Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide

Kumiko Sato, Takayuki Saito, Akira Hasegawa, Yoshihiro Kadoma, Marina Kobune, Yoshio Sato, Satomi Kawaguchi, Ayumi Yamamoto, Kazuyuki Furuya, Takanori Nakamura & Yu F. Sasaki · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

The fruits of Gamazumi (Viburnum dilatatum THUNB) have been previously reported to suppress the adverse effects of oxidative stress in rats.  To reduce time and cost, we attempted to establish optimal conditions for extracting bioactive components from Gamazumi fruits using super...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i230327

Formulation Optimization of an Improved Traditional Medicine from the Stem Bark Extract of Mangifera indica L. using Design of Experiments (DOE) Strategy

Tembe Estella Fokunang, Ekwoge Hilda Tonge, Bayaga Herve, Tchadji Vanessa, Njinkio Nono Borgia, Nene Ahidjo, Mogue Ingrid, Tabi Yves Omgba, Zintchem Roger, Nnanga Nga Emmanuel, Ngameni Bathelemy & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Introduction: Improved Traditional Medicines (ITMs), a recent concept by the World Health Organization (WHO) was introduced to promote the rational use of herbal medicine for primary health care in developing countries. The ITM by WHO andAIPO have categorized into 4 categories wi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i330331

Aqueous Hypoestes rosea Leaf extract Ameliorates Lead-Acetate-Induced Thyroid Hormones Disruption in Albino Wistar Rats

F. K. Uwikor, B. E. Echonwere-Uwikor, O. E. Chukwuigwe-Igbere & O. E. Bamigbowu · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Aim: To evaluate the effect of aqueous extract of Hypoestes rosea (AEHR) leaf extract on thyroid hormones in lead-acetate-induced Albino Rats. Study design: Experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharmacology, University of Port Harcourt and Department of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i230330

Phytochemical and Antibacterial Profile of Moringa oleifera lam Seed Extracts on Some Wound and Enteric Bacterial Pathogens

George Okechukwu Anyanwu, Joy Nkeiruka Dike- Ndudim & Chizaram Winners Ndubueze · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

The seeds of Moringa oleifera were studied in this research to determine the phytochemicals present and assess the antibacterial activities of the seed extracts against some wound and enteric bacterial pathogens. The extracts of Moringa oleifera seeds were obtained. The phytochem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i230329

Integrating In-silico with In-vitro Studies of Rutin as an Anti Hypertensive

M. Ganga Raju, N. V. L Suvarchala Reddy, M. Srivani & B. Pratyusha · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Rutin was evaluated for its antihypertensive effect by In vitro ACE inhibitory activity using Captopril as standard. For molecular docking the proteins namely PDB ID: 1UZE, 1O86, 2XY9 and 3L3N are selected and modelled. The abilities of the 3D model were assessed via the PROCHECK...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i230326

Effect of Biochemical Parameters and Histology of Liver on Sucrose-Induced Metabolic Syndrome in Wistar Rats

U. Abubakar, H. I. Wasagu, M. O. Mohammed, R. I. Tsamiya, I. Mohammed, O. G. Avwioro, A. T. Muhammad, A. Umar, S. M. Sani, B. M. Yale, S. Umar & A. B. Imam · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a multiple factorial condition that draws a parallel to various risks such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, and hyperglycemia. As per the new International Diabetes Federation (IDF), for a person to be defined as having metabolic syndrome...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i130324

Ameliorating Effects of Solanum anomalum Thonn. Ex. Schumach Fruit Extracts on Paracetamol-induced Kidney Injuries and Haemato-biochemical Indices in Rats

Samuel J. Offor, Sifon Obong J. Akpan, Adedayo A. Tologbonse, Romanus A. Umoh & Daniel F. Akpan · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a widely used non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic drug that is safe at therapeutic doses but toxic to the liver and kidneys in overdose. Although the risk of paracetamol-induced liver injury is much higher than in the kidneys, incidents of kidney d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i130325

A Review on Hydrotherapy Practices in Ancient India

K. J. Sujatha & N. K. Manjunath · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Background: Water being one of the five great elements (pañcamahābhūta), is considered to be the medium of creation and maintenance of life. Hydrotherapy is the application of water in various forms, temperature on the body either internally or externally for the treatment of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i130323

A Study of the Antimalarial Activity of Combined Plant Extracts Traditionally Used in Kenya

J. J. Ouma, N. Mungai, J. W. Gathirwa & J. A. Orwa · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Introduction: Due to resistance and cost of current antimalarial drugs in use, there is need to continue searching for effective and affordable treatment for this disease. Traditional medicinal plants have been focused on as source of such drugs. Methodology: For this study, comb...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i130322

Effectiveness of Methanol Extract of Moringa oleifera Lam. Leaf as Antibacterial Drug to Bacterial Triggers of Urinary Tract Infections In vitro

Evy Suryani Arodes, Jap Mai Cing, Fransiska Sitompul, Linggom Kurniaty, Lusia Sri Sunarti & Forman Erwin Siagian · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a severe public health problem and are caused by a range of pathogens, but most commonly by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus saprophyticus. High recurrence rates an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i130321

The Immediate Effect of Steam Bath and Sauna Bath on Heart Rate Variability and Body Composition in Obese Individuals: A Comparative Study

Mayank Tripathi, K. J. Sujatha & Prashanth Shetty · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Aim: The present study was designed to evaluate and compare the immediate effects of steam bath and sauna bath on body composition and Heart Rate Variabilities in individuals with obesity. Study Design: Prospective randomised comparative trial. Materials and Methods: Participants...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430317