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The Relationship of Gestational Age on the Incidence of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Wiradi Suryanegara & Gorga I. V. W. Udjung · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Pregnancy is a risk factor for vulvovaginitis. Vulvovaginitis is an infection of the vaginal and vulvar mucosa, most often caused by bacterial vaginosis (BV), vulvovaginal candidiasis (CVV), and trichomoniasis (TR), even in some cases, a mixed infection. CVV is the second most co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i2414

Multicellular Effects from Aqueous Stem Bark Extract of Cadaba farinosa Forsk on Selective Internal Organs of Wistar Rats

Solomon Matthias Gamde, Abubakar Amali Muhammad, Mohammed Umar, Ovie Godwin Avwioro, Ahmed Aminu Biambo, Eugene Samuel Bwede, Egbujo Ejike Amina & Emmanuel Mshelia Halilu · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Introduction: Cadaba farinosa Forsk belongs to the family Cappariraceae used in the treatments of snakebite, breast cancer, and retained placenta in African traditional medicine. However, information about the plant toxicity profile and risk awareness are largely unknown. Aim: To...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i2411

Distribution of Maternal Red Cell Antibodies and the Risk of Haemolytic Disease of the Foetus and Newborn in Sokoto Nigeria

H. A. Buhari, A. Sagir, S. A. Akuyam, O. Erhabor & A. A. Panti · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Background: The incidence is still of clinical importance because sensitization of the mother may occur through the placenta, blood transfusion, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, amniocentesis as well as lack of prophylaxis of alloantibody except RhD. Aim: The aim of this study is...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i2412

Microbiological Control of Thirty Traditional Herbal Formulations Marketed in Divo City in the Center Western of Côte d’ivoire

Kporou Kouassi Elisée, Kroa Ehoulé, Diboh Emmanuel, Kouakou K. Jean-Jacques, Kra A. K. Mathieu & Djaman A. Joseph · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Herbal medicinal products are widely used by the population. Unfortunately, the majority of these remedies in Côte d’Ivoire were not tested for efficacy, safety and quality. This work aims to investigate the microbial quality of some traditional herbal formulations produced and s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i2410

Evaluation of the Antioxidant, Antidiabetic and Hypolipidemic Potential of Garcinia kola Seed Tincture in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Albino Wistar Rats

H. Isaac Barilee, Tamuno- Emine, G. Davies & O. Nwachuku Edna · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant, antidiabetic and hypolipidemic potential of Garcinia kola seed tincture in streptozotocin-induced diabetic albino Wistar rats. Study Design:  This study is a non-randomized experimental study. Place and Duration of Study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i2409

In-vivo Antibacterial and Synergetic Effect of Garlic (Allium sativum Linn) and Water Lilies (Nymphae lotus Linn) Extracts on Multi-Drug Resistant Enteric Bacteria

O. J. Adenola · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Enteric bacterial pathogens are the major causes of food-bourne diseases and remains a crucial global health concern. The emergence of multi-drug resistant enteric bacterial has been a major public health concern especially in developing countries of the world. The in-vivo antiba...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i1407

A Commentary on Consumers' Perspectives on IMBOOST Herbal Mixture in the Ghanaian Market

Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, Lawrencia Aggrey-Bluwey, Sangeeth Somanadhapai & Isaac Newton Nugbemado · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Objective: The herbal market in Ghana is flooded with many products approved by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA). Most of these products appeared during the COVID-19 Pandemic and have gained public confidence and acceptance, marketed as immune boosters. One notable and highly m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i1405

Phytochemical Screening and Comparative Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity of Different Parts of Anonidium mannii (Oliv) Engl. et Diels.

Jean Emmanuel Mbosso Teinkela, Stéphanie Nnanga Ngbwa, Simone Véronique Fannang, Gisèle Marie Marguerite Etame Loe, François Eya’ane Meva & Xavier Siwe Noundou · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Aims: This study aimed at identifying the phytochemical constituents, to evaluate and compare the in vitro antioxidant potential of the methanolic extracts of the leaves, trunk (wood and bark) and roots (wood and bark) of Anonidium mannii (Oliv) Engl. and Diels which is used in C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v19i4401

Relationship between Knowledge Level and Attitude about Personal Protective Equipment, Years of Service, Length of Work with the Incidence of ARI in East Jakarta Traffic Police

Yunita R. M. B. Sitompul & Frisca Ronauli Batubara · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

This study discusses the relationship between the level of knowledge and attitudes about personal protective equipment, years of service, and length of work with the incidence of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) in traffic police in East Jakarta. This study used a questionnaire...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i1403

Relationship and Comparison of Hypertension Grade 1 and 2 to the Event of Chronic Renal Failure

Welly Salutondok & Christian Ronald Tanggo · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Hypertension is an increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure above average, which can increase the occurrence of chronic kidney failure. Age, gender, genetics, nutrition, stress, activity, and lifestyle are risk factors for this problem. This study aims to determine the r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v20i1404

Overview of Evaluation of Prophylactic Antibiotics in Patients with Hernia Cases at a Private Hospital in South Tangerang, Indonesia, during the Period January 2019 – December 2020

Romauli Lumbantobing, Sherina Hana Maulia & Silphia Novelyn · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is one of the complications of surgery in a hospital. The SSI can increase the morbidity and mortality of patients. The primary prevention in the SSI case is to give the right prophylactic antibiotics following the applicable guidelines, which includ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v19i4400

Ocimum gratissimum Leaves Aqueous Extract Can Minimize Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion and Reperfusion-Induced Injury in Rat’s Brain

Danielle Claude Bilanda, Yougo Sandy, Antoine Kavaye Kandeda, Germain Sotoing Taiwe, Paul Désiré Djomeni Dzeufiet, Théophile Dimo & Pierre Kamtchouing · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Background and Aim: Ocimum gratissimum is widely used in traditional medicine for its good antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Stroke is an important factor of disability and death worldwide causing brain injury through oxidative stress and inflammation. The present study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v19i4398

Efficacy of Environics Color Slides in Detecting the Color Deficiency and Healing

Sangeeth Somanadhapai, Pooja Nirmal Shah, Tokika Yepthomi, Sunita Rana & Manisha Matanhelia · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Chromotherapy, also called Color Therapy or Visible Range Radiation Therapy, is a non-pharmacological therapeutic modality that uses various wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation from within the visible spectrum (colors). Methods & Materials: The study was performed on 65...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v19i4397

Phytochemical Analysis and In-vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Methanolic Leaves, Root and Stem Extracts of Bryophyllum pinnatum, Cochlospermum tintorium and Erythrina senegalensis

Luka Waira Tijwun, Tijwun Tweinpu Luka, Peter Anjili Mshelia, Abdulrasheed Abubakar & Atiben Atisakunten Audu · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Aim: This Study was design to determine the phytochemical and antimicrobial activities of leaves, roots and stem bark of Cochlospermum tentorium, Bryophyllum pinnatum, and Erythrina senegalensis obtained in Takum Town of Taraba state. Methods: The leaves, roots and stem bark of C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v19i3395

The Effects of Sub-chronic Administration of the Ethanolic Extract of Chromolaena odorata Leaves on the Immune System and Spleen of Male Wistar Rats

D. Chioma Nwosu, M. Izunna Nwosu & Ugochukwu Aguwa · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Chromolaena odorata, a neglected weed with wide spectrum is a multipurpose plant that contains high concentration of anti-inflammatory, anti-diarrheal, anti-hypertensive agents that protects against tissue damage. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of ethanolic leaf e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v19i4396