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Biochemical and Oxidative Changes in High Fat Diet/Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats Treated with Metformin and the Polyherbal Diawell

O. N. Briggs, E. O. Nwachuku, D. Tamuno-Emine, N. Nsirim & K. N. Elechi-Amadi · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2019

Diabetes mellitus is an epidemic, with a huge disease burden on the patients. This has led to an increase in the use of herbal remedies and combination therapies to reduce this burden. Aim: This study evaluates the biochemical and oxidative changes in type 2 diabetic rats, treate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i430107

Antidiarrhoeal Effects of Hydromethanolic Leaves Extract of Ipomea asarifolia in Albino Rat Model

A. N. Ukwuani-Kwaja, I. L. Yakubu, A. S. Mustapha & B. Makun · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2019

Aim: To evaluate the antidiarrhoea effect of hydromethanolic leave extract of I. asarifolia (HLEIA) on castor oil-induced diarrhea. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life sciences, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i430106

Stigmasterol and β-sitosterol from the Root of Mangifera indica and Their Biological Activities against Some Pathogens

Prince Joe Nna, Terrumun Amom Tor-Anyiin & Emmanuel Muluh · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2019

Aim: Mangifera indica is a plant with several phytoconstituents which accounts for its trado-pharmacological uses such as treatment of syphilis, anemia, diabetes, diarrhea, mouth wound, ulcer, leucorrhea, fever, liver diseases, urinary tract infection, asthma, rheumatism, cough,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i430105

Therapeutic Potential of Trinapanchamool: Review Study

Awanish Pandey & Hari Shanker Mishra · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2019

The present review determines the potentiality of therapeutic activity of Trinapanchamool, a group of five native grasses namely- kush, kaas, nala, darbha, ikshu; all belonging to family Poaceae which is an important therapeutic formulation widely used in Ayurveda. The Grasses ar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i330104

Unripe Rind and Pulp of Ananas comosus Accelerate Wound Healing in Diabetic Wistar Rat

Rotimi Sunday Ajani & Nurudeen Abiola Opadokun · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2019

Objective: One of the sequelae of diabetes mellitus is chronic foot ulcer. This study investigated wound healing propensity of the pulp and rind of Ananas comosus (a widely cultivated fruit with many health benefits) in diabetic wistar rats. Methods: The excisional wounds of twen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i330103

Comparative Analysis of Phytochemical Composition of Four Selected Tropical Medicinal Plants Namely: Ocimum gratissimum, Piper guineense, Gongronema latifolium and Vernonia amygdalina

Bob I. A. Mgbeje, Ezekiel Udo Umoh & Christine Emmanuel-Ikpeme · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2019

Aim: The aim of the study was to carry out a comparative analysis of the phytochemical composition of the leaves of four selected tropical medicinal plants namely: Ocimum gratissimum, Piper guineense, Gongronema latifolium and Vernonia amygdalina. Methodology: The phytochemicals...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i330102

A Study of Plants, Animals and Minerals which are Used “Puttru Noi” (Cancer) Treatment in the Authentic Siddha and Traditional Text Book

K. Sujeethasai & T. Soruban · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2019

Cancer is a complex and serious illness. The modern treatment and techniques treat succeed on many types of diseases unfortunately there is no appropriate medicine for every types of Cancer. The Siddha Medical System correlates the diseases like Puttru Noi, Vipprudhi, Kandankiran...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i330101

Knowledge and Utilization of Traditional Medicine for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Residents of Pakuri (St. Cuthbert’s Mission) in Guyana

Cecil Boston, Judith Rosales, Jaipaul Singh & Rajini Kurup · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2019

Aim: This study was designed to determine the knowledge and utilization of traditional medicine for Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) among residents of Pakuri (St. Cuthbert’s Mission) in Guyana. Since treatment for T2DM is expensive with multiple side effects, it has become necessary to ex...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i330100

In vitro Antioxidant Potentials of Ethanol Extract of Unripe and Ripe Dennetia tripetala Fruits

E. I. Akpakpan, E. N. Onyeike & C. U. Ogunka-Nnoka · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2019

Dennettia tripetala fruit is a popular Nigerian fruit from the family of plant known as Annonaceae. The whole fruit (flesh and seed) is usually consumed as snacks and it is oftentimes consumed with local gin (ufofop in Ibibio or kaikai in Igbo) or added to dishes as spice due to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i230099

Application of Hydro-ethanol Extract of Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl) in the Treatment of Experimental Murine Oral Candidiasis

Oluwole Moses David, Margaret Olutayo Alese, Tobi Oyewole, Oluwole Ojo Alese, Adekunle Adegbuyi & Anthony Jide Afolayan · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2019

Background: Oral infection caused by Candida spp. is a major healthcare problem in dental and oral care. Treatment failure has been reported in cases of oral candidiasis as a result of resistance to common antifungals. Aim and Objective: In this study, the in vitro and in vivo ac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i230098

Comparison and Effectiveness of Complementary and Alternative Medicine as against Conventional Medicine in the Treatment and Management of Type 2 Diabetes

Cecil Boston, Natasha Wong, Teshawattie Ganga, Khaimwattie Chandradatt, Judith Rosales, Jaipaul Singh & Rajini Kurup · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2019

Aim: The main objective of the study was to compare, using laboratory data, the efficacy of herbal medicines against conventional drugs in treating and managing diabetes mellitus (DM) among type 2 diabetic (T2DM) patients. Methodology: The study recruited 80 patients from a priva...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i230097

Evaluation of in vivo Synergistic Hypoglycemic & Hypolipidemic Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Calotropis gigantean Leaves in Combination to Metformin in Alloxan Induced Rats

Nisrat Jahan, Nasreen Akter & Mosiqur Rahman · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2019

Aim: The present study was designed to investigate the antidiabetic & hypolipidemic activity of Calotropis gigantean (Family: Apocynaceae) in alloxan-induced diabetic rat model. Study Design: In vivo study was carried out by ethanolic leaf extract was administered in 250 mg/k...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i230096

A Review of Anti – Diarrheal Activity of Aegle marmelos

R. Rakulini & S. Kalaichelvi · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2019

The aim of this study was review the anti – diarrheal activity of Aegle marmelos.  Siddha literatures were obtained from the library of Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna. Data was collected from books and internet and tabulated for the analysis. Beal Fruit Tree (Aegle...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i230095

The Effects of the N-hexane Fractions of Heinsia crinita Leaf Extract on Electrolyte Balance and Some Haematological Parameters of Alloxan-induced Diabetic Albino Wistar Rats

Bob I. A. Mgbeje, Esuabanga M. Asenye, Iwara A. Iwara & Godwin O. Igile · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2019

Aim: Crude extracts of Heinsia crinita leaves have been found to have antidiabetic activity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the n-hexane fraction of Heinsia crinita leaf extract on electrolyte balance and some haematological indices of alloxan-induced diabet...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i130094

The Potential Pharmacological and Medicinal Properties of Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) in the Drug Development of Phytomedicine

E. A. Tembe-Fokunang, Fokunang Charles, Nubia Kaba, Gatsing Donatien, Agbor Michael & Ngadjui Bonaventure · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2019

An understanding of the chemistry of the secondary metabolites of neem plant (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) is essential and important due to its medicinal properties. Several studies have been done on the biological and pharmacological activities with a considerable progress made...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i130093