The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of ethanol extract of Cucurbita pepo (C. pepo) seed on pregabalin-induced hepatorenal toxicity in male Wistar rats. A total of 30 experimental male rats were randomly grouped into 6 of 5 rats each for daily treatment via oral ga...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i8689
Solanum anomalum Thonn. ex Schumach, belonging to the family Solanaceae is a medicinal plant used among various cultures especially in Africa. The fruits and leaves have been in use nutritionally and ethnomedically for the treatment of diabetes, gastrointestinal ailments, malaria...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i8687
Background: Ayurveda prioritises prevention over cure, with Aahara (diet) regarded as the foremost pillar of health, alongside Nidra (sleep) and Brahmacharya (discipline). A wholesome diet not only sustains health but also aids in recovery by restoring lost strength. Despite this...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i8686
Michael Anozie Amadi, Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Peter Done Okoh, Lekpa Kingdom David, Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Chile Augustine Oparaocha, Celestine Ebieto Ebieto & Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2025
Background: Stature estimation is a crucial aspect of physical anthropology, forensic science, and bioarchaeology. It involves determining or predicting an individual’s body height using measurable body parameters. Aim: This study investigates the potential of arm span and foot l...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i7684
Introduction: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn., commonly known as the sacred lotus, holds significant value in various traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and other ethnomedical practices. Different parts of the plant—including leaves, flowers, se...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i7685
Sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) is an essential technique in proteomics that separates proteins based on molecular weight. To enhance protein detection sensitivity and specificity, researchers use derivatization methods such as chemical modifi...
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Background: Stunting and wasting are two major nutritional problems that hinder children's growth and development, especially in eastern Indonesia. Jeneponto Regency, South Sulawesi, is one of the areas with the highest prevalence of stunting nationally, which is exacerbated by l...
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Fungal infections are a major neglected tropical disease affecting over 80% or people in the developing world. These mycoses, which include common superficial conditions like candidiasis, as well as life-threatening systemic infections, are often exacerbated by the rise in antifu...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i7682
Albizia antunesiana, from the Fabaceae family is a widespread plant species prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. The plant is extensively utilized in traditional medicine for various ailments, particularly in the management of acute and chronic wounds. The use...
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Aim: This study investigated the influence of different extraction methods on the physicochemical properties and fatty acid profiles of Arachis hypogaea (groundnut) and Melothria sphaerocarpa (melon) seed oils sourced from Elele Market, Rivers State, Nigeria. Methodology: Groundn...
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Scientific research and operational efficiency are being revolutionised by the integration of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) into laboratory management. These technologies are not just tools, but pillars of reliability, reassuring us about the future of healthcare. A...
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Pouzolzia Mixta (hypoleuca), is a small multi- stemmed shrub tree from the Urticaceae family found throughout Southern Africa. The dried shrub’s root powder has been the traditional contraception for Zimbabwean women for centuries. Traditionally believed to possess postcoital ant...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i7676
Elephantorrhiza elephantina been traditionally used for various medicinal purposes including management of gastrointestinal disorders and inflammatory conditions. Despite its extensive use in traditional medicine, E. elephantina remains largely underutilized due to the limited sc...
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Background: The evolution of naturopathic and herbal education in Africa is gaining renewed attention amid growing global interest in the integration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with conventional biomedical systems. As African countries seek to formalize and l...
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Carpobrotus edulis, a succulent plant indigenous to Southern African climes, has been utilized in traditional ethnomedicine for a wide array of ailments, including bacterial infections, digestive disorders, and inflammatory disorders. Pancreatic insufficiency, characterized by im...
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