Introduction: In sub-Saharan Africa, herbal aphrodisiacs are frequently used to improve sexual performance. Because of its bioactive alkaloid yohimbine, an α-adrenergic receptor antagonist that is known to alter sympathetic activity and vascular tone, Pausinystalia yohimbe (Buran...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i10719
Background: Hypertension remains a leading global risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Complementary non-pharmacological therapies that reduce blood pressure (BP) and improve vascular function are of growing interest. Hydrotherapy including warm or hot-water immersion, aquatic...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i10718
Aims: Targeting non-specific action, low bioavailability, and systemic toxicity have always been some of the major limitations of medicinal therapies for cancer, diabetes, and CVDs. Here, we provide an overview of a precision nanomaterial integrating AI, multi-omic data, and stim...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i10717
Ezeokafor Nonso Emmanuel, Malachy Nancy Chisom, Mmaju Chidinma Ifeyinwa, Nwaefulu Kester Eluemunor, Sobanke Ayobami Omolara, Chukwumbah Emmanuel Chukwuemeka, Egbunike Chijioke Geoffery, Okeke Blessing Chidinma & Ezeadum Kosisochukwu·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2025
Cannabis and methamphetamine are widely abused substances with potential harmful effects on various organs, including the liver and kidneys. An initial step in detecting liver or kidney damage is to carry out a blood test to determine the level of certain liver enzymes or the lev...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i9716
Gastric cancer is a cancer that leads to high mortality worldwide. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is a major risk factor for gastric cancer. This review covers non-cardia and cardia gastric adenocarcinomas (both clinically and histopathologically confirmed) according t...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i9715
Background: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common neuropathy caused by median nerve compression in the wrist, often linked to repetitive hand and wrist movements. Textile workers are especially at risk due to prolonged manual tasks and faulty postures. CTS can cause pain, num...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i9714
Background: The growing reliance on herbal medicine carries inherent risks, as concerns over the safety and efficacy of these products persist. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to identify the factors that compromise the safe and effective use of herbal medicinal prod...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i9713
Tetrapleura Tetraptera (TTE), commonly known as Aidan is a medicinal and nutritional plant distributed in the lowland forests of tropical. Despite its traditional usage to enhance breast milk production and support uterine recovery after delivery, its effect on a postpartum uteru...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i9712
The objective of this study was to examine the nutritional composition, conduct a proximate analysis, identify phytochemical constituents, and assess the in vitro antioxidant activities of Annona muricata flesh, seed, and bark, with the intention of highlighting their potential a...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i9710
Cognitive impairments are a common comorbidity in epileptic patients, resulting from both the underlying neurological disorder and antiepileptic medication. Phenytoin, a widely prescribed anticonvulsant, has been shown to negatively impact cognitive function. This investigation a...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i9711
Defensive medicine remains widespread and expensive across global healthcare systems. The evolving healthcare landscape and defensive medicine practices are undergoing significant transformations with groundbreaking implementations of artificial intelligence (AI). Defensive medic...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i9709
Sthoulya is considered among Ashtaninditya Purusha where a person body weight is increased rapidly within short duration. In Ayurveda, the global problem of obesity has been mentioned to as Sthoulya or Medhoroga in classical texts by the majority of Acharyas under the moniker of...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i9707
Introduction: Shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa), revered as "women's gold," is a vital socio-economic and cultural resource in Togo. However, the associated traditional knowledge, transmitted orally, is poorly documented and threatened by urbanization and ecological pressures. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i9708
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) affects over 500 million adults worldwide, yet current pharmacotherapies often provide only partial glycemic control and may cause adverse effects. Polyherbal formulations can offer complementary benefits through synergistic mechanisms and reduced...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i9706
This study investigated the distribution of heavy metals and mineral elements in the methanolic extracts of leaves, roots, and stems of Bryophyllum pinnatum, Cochlospermum tintorium, and Erythrina senegalensis in Takum, Taraba State. The concentrations of these elements were anal...
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