Objective: One of the debilitating complications of diabetes mellitus is chronic foot ulcer. Mangifera indica (Mango) is a naturally occurring and widely cultivated plant with many health benefits attributable to its parts. The wound healing potential of its bark in adult diabeti...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v10i130152
Clément M. Mbadiko, Clément L. Inkoto, Benjamin Z. Gbolo, Emmanuel M. Lengbiye, Jason T. Kilembe, Aristote Matondo, Domaine T. Mwanangombo, Etienne M. Ngoyi, Gédéon N. Bongo, Clarisse M. Falanga, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Dorothée D. Tshilanda, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua & Pius T. Mpiana·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2020
Background: Plants of the Zingiberaceae family namely Curcuma longa, Aframomum melegueta and Zingiber officinale are known for their many biological activities such as the antiviral activity. Aim: To provide an updated knowledge on the phytochemistry, toxicology and antiviral act...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i430150
Aims: The present paper was to investigate possible antioxidant actions of Hypoestes rosea leaf extracts in streptozotocin-induced diabetes mellitus in rats. Study Design: This study is an interventional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in the animal...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i430149
Aim: Earlier studies have established the antidiabetic activity of Nauclea latifolia. The aim of this study was to obtain chemical fingerprints of the ethanolic extracts of Nauclea latifolia leaf using Gas chromatography-Mass spectrometry (GC-MS), in order to assure proper identi...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i430148
Background: ART is one of the important pillars of the fight against AIDS. It restores immunity and reduces the risk of death. Its success lies in its strict compliance while its non-compliance exposes to the risk of resistance and therapeutic failure. The objective of this study...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i430147
To assess ameliorative effects of Ascorbic acid (AA) and Allium sativum ethanol extract (ASEE) on renal parenchyma of gentamicin-induced nephropathic rats. Thirty Wistar rats (weighing between 180-205 g) were randomly divided into five groups (A-E). These include Group A adminis...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i430146
Aim: This study evaluates the anti-hyperglycaemic, anti-dyslipidaemic and hepatoprotective effects of the polyherbal mixture diarth, in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Methodology: A total of 35 male Wistar albino rats weighing between 120-140 g were used for this study. Diabetes...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i330145
Cucumis metuliferus also known as horned melon is a plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family which has been reported to have medicinal value. Every part of the plant is consumed, except the rind, although edible is mostly discarded as waste. Solid food waste contributes to gre...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i330144
Aim: To evaluate antioxidants supplementation (selenium and vitamin E) on renal, hepatic and cardiac function markers in alloxan induced diabetes mellitus in Wister rats. Study Design: Rats were randomly assigned into 5 groups with each group consisting of 5 rats. The treatment p...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i330143
Aims: To determine qualitatively the amount of alkaloids, saponin, tannin, volatile oil, phenol and flavonoids in the different anatomical parts of ripe Solanum aethiopicum Linn fruits. Methodology: Solanum aethiopicum Linn fruits were purchased from Sabo market, Ogbomoso, Nigeri...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i330142
Introduction: Siddha Medicine is a system of traditional medicine originating in ancient Tamil Nadu in South India and Sri Lanka. Traditionally, it is taught that the siddhars laid the foundation for this system of medicine. Siddha system has a unique diagnostic method to identif...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i330141
Introduction: Siddha Medicine is a system of Traditional Medicine originating in ancient Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu in South India. Traditionally, it is taught the siddhars laid the foundation for this system of Medication. Agastyar is considered the first Siddhar and the guru of a...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i230140
Objective: The health hazards of tobacco smoking and diabetes mellitus constitute major and diverse global burden. The influence of Nicotiana tabacum (tobacco) powder and ethanolic extract on excised wound of diabetic rats was investigated. Methods: The wounds of diabetic adult m...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i230139
Introduction: Work place violence in health-care facilities are on the rise and are routinely underreported. Objective: This study investigated the prevalence of workplace violence among primary health-care workers in Enugu metropolis. Materials and Methods: The participants were...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i230138
Aim: This study investigated the ability of some herbal formulations to ameliorate extra-articular effects of some herbal formulations used in the management of rheumatoid arthritis in Nigeria. Methodology: Forty-nine (49) female albino Wistar rats were used for this study. They...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i230137