Nigella sativa is considered as a miracle drug. Although there is a list of diseases which can be treated by it but role of N.s seeds in treatment of diabetes is substantially important. There are multiple classes of antidiabetic agents which ameliorate the hyperglycemia by diffe...
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Research Article10.9734/bjpr/2016/30684
Aims: This study was aimed to evaluate the potential of using Raphia hookeri gum as a binder in tablet formulations. Study Design: Extract of Raphia hookeri gum was investigated as a binding agent in paracetamol tablet formulation in comparison with gelatin BP as standard binder....
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Research Article10.9734/bjpr/2016/28610
Inhibition of angiogenesis is one of the mechanisms of action of anticancer drugs. The current study was designed to probe into anti-angiogenic effect of Mentha longifolia by employing Chorioallantoic membrane assay. White leghorn fertilized eggs were used in the study (n=10). On...
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Research Article10.9734/bjpr/2016/31083
Aim: The present study was taken to investigate the in vitro anti-microbial activity of Poly herbal formulation (PHF) of Schinus molle, Rhamnus prinoides, Grewia ferruginea, Achyranthes aspera against different human pathogenic strains. Methods: Leaves of selected plants were ext...
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Research Article10.9734/bjpr/2016/30059
Aim of Study: The aim of the study was to determine the potential of Vernonia amygdalina - Artemisia annua combination as a possible herbal artemisinin combination treatment of malaria. Place and Duration of Study: Study was conducted at Natural Chemotherapeutics Research Institu...
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Research Article10.9734/bjpr/2016/29555
The Phytochemical and antibacterial activities of Calotropis procera Leaf Organic Fractions were tested against vancomycin and methicliin resistant bacteria isolated from wound patients in Ondo State Specialist Hospital. The bacterial isolates are; Staphylococcus aureus, Escheric...
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Research Article10.9734/bjpr/2016/30974
Ocimum sanctum (L) is a well-known herbal plant used for the treatment of bronchitis, malaria, diarrhea, dysentery, skin disease, arthritis, eye diseases and insect bites. It is proposed to have anticancer, antidiabetic, antifungal, antimicrobial, cardio protective, analgesic and...
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Research Article10.9734/bjpr/2016/31445
Aristide Kognou, Rajesh Pawar, Rosalie Ngane, Pradeep Pateriya, Prem Pal, Alembert Tchinda, Gabriel Agbor, Rebecca Etame, Raymond Mouokeu, Albert Mouelle & Cecile Gueiffier·British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research·2016
Aims: This study was designed to elucidate the antioxidant, analgesic and antipyretic activities of the ethanol extract of the stem bark of Dichaetanthera africana. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, VNS Group of Inst...
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Research Article10.9734/bjpr/2016/31468
Celtis integrifolia Lam. plants also known as hackberries or nettle trees are widely spread in warm temperate region of African, Latin America and Asia. The aqueous leaf extract of Celtis integrifolia was obtained by soxhlet extraction using distilled water as a solvent. The aque...
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Research Article10.9734/bjpr/2016/31222
In the present study, the leaf explant cultured on a MS medium supplemented with BAP (4.44 μM) + NAA (0.98 μM) had the ability to induce more amount of green and friable callus. The 40 days old best grown callus was sub cultured on the combination of various concentrations of BAP...
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Research Article10.9734/bjpr/2016/30425
Aim of Study: Bauhinia scandens L. (Leguminosae) is a valuable plant used for various ailments. This study investigated the in vitro antioxidant potential and quantification of selected bioactive plant polyphenol compounds of the ethanolic extracts of Bauhinias scandens (EEBS). S...
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Research Article10.9734/bjpr/2016/31817
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Although great advancements have been made in the treatment and control of cancer progression, significant deficiencies and room for improvement remain. A number of undesired side effects such as vomiting, hair loss, immunosu...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/18862
Objective: To evaluate antimicrobial and phytochemical activity of hexane and ethanolic extract of Ocimum sanctum and Calotropis gigantea leaves on clinical pathogens. Materials and Methods: The agar diffusion test was used to check the antimicrobial activity of the hexane and et...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/17062
The ethno medicinal applications of plant species used primarily to manage hypertension among the Igala people of Kogi State, Nigeria were surveyed. A total of ten plant species belonging to nine families were found to have varying applications against the disease. The plants inc...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/8633
Aims: To find out a scientific validation for the traditional knowledge of tribals of Chittoor District, India for their usage of Caralluma umbellata Haw to cure stomach disorder and pain. Methodology: Antibacterial activity of Caralluma umbellata Haw was studied on a few Gram po...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/6401