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Direct Health Education by Christian Doctors: Sharing Experiences during Community Service in Local Church Communities in Jakarta, Indonesia

Forman Erwin Siagian · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Health education is important because of the need to promote health among members of the community, to maintain the health status and, if possible, to prevent people to get sick. Specific communities such as church members have unique characteristics that can facilitate health ed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i330270

Importance of Following Proper Inhalation Techniques and Awareness Regarding Asthma among Clinical Patients

Sumali Gunasekara, Thanushika Ranawaka, Dilan Chathuranga, Upekshi Kankanamge & Aindralal Balasuriya · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Aims: Asthma is one of the biggest health burdens on the Sri Lankan population. Achievement of treatment goals isdetermined mainlythrough pharmacological management. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the patient inhaler handling techniques and their awareness regar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i330266

Uses of Elaeis guineensis oil for Stress Management during the Transportation of Catfish Fingerlings: A Dose-Dependent Outcome

Mengue Ngadena Yolande Sandrine, Essoh Etouke Adrien, Tchiedjo Marie Laure, Sulem Yong Nina Nindum, Fifen Ngapout Rodrigue, Owona Pascal Emmanuel, Etchu Kingsley Agbor & Dzeufiet Djomeni Paul Désiré · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Cameroonian farmers used Elaeis guineensis oil (EGO) named usually palm oil to reduce stress and mortality during the transportation of catfish fingerlings. The present study is aimed to evaluate the uses of EGO for stress management during the transportation of catfish fingerlin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i330267

Aesthetic Significance of Solah Shringar (Sixteen Ornaments) in Unani Medicine

Nazim Husain & Mohd Khalid · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Ancient people were as passionate about the aesthetics of appearance as are individuals of today. Physical appearance has consistently been an inseparable part of daily human growth, and most individuals prefer to be labelled as beautiful and handsome. The practice of ‘Solah Shri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i230265

Effect of Cough Trick Technique on Vaccination Prick Pain among Preschool Children

P. Thenmozhi & B. Aparna Roshini · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Aims: To determine the effectiveness of the Cough trick technique on vaccination prick pain among preschool children. Study Design: Quantitative approach with true experimental research design. Place and Duration of Study: Pranav baby clinic, Chennai, from May 2021 to June 2021....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i230264

Some Toxicological Studies of Methanol Leaves Extract Lannea acida in Wistar Albino Rats

Jude Nwaogu, Aminu Umar Argungu & Sadiq Abubakar Sifawa · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Aim: The current study determined phytochemical constituents evaluated the acute and sub-chronic toxic profiles of Lannea acida methanol leaves extract (LAMLE) in Wistar albino rats Methodology: The phytochemical screening of LAMLE was conducted using standard methods. A total of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i230263

Silver Hull Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) is a Part of Nature that Offers Best Health and Honour

Sumanta Mondal, Kausik Bhar, Suvendu Kumar Sahoo, Ganapaty Seru, Md. Ashfaquddin, Nitesh Kumar Pradhan, Md. Anjum & Suraj Molla · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

The gluten-free pseudocereal Fagopyrum esculentum Moench (Silver hull buckwheat) belongs to the Polygonaceae family, which has a long history of both edible and medicinal use. It's a highly nutritious food ingredient that's been shown to have a variety of health benefits. Plasma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i230262

A Mini-review on the Phytochemistry and Pharmacobiology of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. (Meliaceae): Towards future research directions

Blaise Mbembo Wa Mbembo, Colette Masengo Ashande, Lionel Asamboa Shotsha, Samy Ngunde Te Ngunde, Blanchard Mayele Masasi, Joseph Tshidibi Dipa, Sylvain Zogi Ngbo, Jean-Jacques Amogu Domondo, Dorothée D. Tshilanda, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Pius T. Mpiana & Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Medicinal plants are suppliers of molecules used in both modern and traditional therapy. One of these plants is Azadirachta Indica (also known as the neem tree).Originally from Asia (India), this plant is currently widespread and cultivated in several countries in the world, incl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i230261

Evaluation of the Phytochemistry of Aqueous, Ethanolic and Methanolic Extracts of Morus mesozygia Linn. Stapf., Twig

Marcella Tari Joshua, Edna O. Wachuku, N. Boisa & Nsirim Nduka · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Aim: The aim of this study was to phytochemically analyze the aqueous, ethanolic and methanolic twig extracts of the species Morus mesozygia Linn. Stapf. Study Design: This is a cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out at the Plant Anatomy an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i130258

Naturopathic Medicine and Public Health Management in Ghana; A Mixed Questionnaire Study

Raphael Nyarkotey Obu & Lawrencia Aggrey-Bluwey · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: Naturopathic medicine is at its embryonic stage of development in Ghana and West Africa in entirety. In jurisdictions where Naturopathic medicine is well regulated, Naturopathic practitioners are well integrated into the primary healthcare delivery team. In Ghana, the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i130257

A Case Study of Complementary Alternative Medicines in Primary Healthcare in Ghana

Raphael Nyarkotey Obu & Lawrencia Aggrey–Bluwey · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: The embryonic field of complementary alternative medicine in Ghana is gradually taking shape. Alternative medicine in Ghana is an important system of medical practice with legislation currently pending for promulgation. Objectives: To support this embryonic industry f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i130256

A Cross-sectional Study to Assess the Nutritional Status of Cancer Clients at Selected Hospitals of Mangaluru – A Pilot Study

. Shambhavi & S. Shanthi · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Aims: Malnutrition is an overlooked and undertreated problem among the cancer population. It is necessary to identify at-risk patients early and provide appropriate and effective nutritional interventions which in turn help the cancer patients to improve treatment tolerance and p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i130255

Ethnobotanical Survey and Evaluation of Anti-Salmonella Potentials of Commonly Used Plants for Typhoid Treatment in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

Temitope Deborah, Olaniyi, Tamilore Modupe Awodugba & Adewale, Adetutu · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

This study assessed the sensitivity of S. typhi to extracts of commonly used plants in treatment of typhoid in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. Ethnobotanical survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire. Powdered leaves of plants were extracted by maceration in distilled w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v15i130254

Specific Naturopathic Modalities Ameliorate Glucose Homeostasis and Other Physiological Parameters in Human Diabetics

P. G. Ahalya, K. J. Sujatha, Prasanth Shetty & Ganesh Prasad · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Background: Diabetes Mellitus is now becoming a serious medical and socio-economic issue all over the world. Early initiation of combination therapy has been suggested as a way to achieve glycemic control, postpone the complications and possibly restore β-cell function. Naturopat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v14i430252

Antiproliferative Activity, c-Myc and FGFR1 Gene Expression Profiles and Safety of Annona muricata Fruit Extract on Rhabdomyosarcoma and BALB/c Mice

Naomi Chikwana, Esther N. Maina, Yahaya Gavamukulya, Wallace Bulimo & Fred Wamunyokoli · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Introduction: Rhabdomyosarcoma is an aggressive solid tumour of skeletal muscles origin whose current treatment is associated with high expenses, severe side effects, drug resistance and tumour regrowth. There is a need to develop safer and more effective chemotherapeutic agents....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v14i430253