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Review of Gabonese traditional plants that have reported anti-HIV activity
Title: Review of Gabonese traditional plants that have reported anti-HIV activity Authors: Mounanga, Boukandou MM; Traore, AN; Venter, Van de M; Potgieter, N Abstract: The use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) reduced considerably deaths related to Human Immunodeficency Virus (HIV). However HAART is responsible for the high rate of side effects affecting the health of people living with HIV. Thus, people in developing countries revert to using plants as alternative and complementary medicine. Moreover, many studies have undertaken worldwide, aim at demonstrating the anti-HIV activity of medicinal plants bot...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - July 1, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: research

 In vitro antibacterial and antitumor efficiency of some traditional plants from Turkey
This study ascertained the scientific rationale behind the traditional knowledge ofS. taurica, H. perforatum,H. linarioides, L. album and D. oleoides. Identification of active components should be investigated for plant extracts having strong antibacterial and antitumor activities in further studies. Page(s): 50-58 (Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge)
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - December 5, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: research

Cytotoxic activities of some Turkish medicinal plants against HeLa cells in vitro 
Title: Cytotoxic activities of some Turkish medicinal plants against HeLa cellsin vitro Authors: Bozkurt-Guzel, Cagla; Serbetci, Tuba; Kultur, Sukran Abstract: The aim of this study was to characterize the biological activities of traditionally used medicinal plants generally collected from K ırklareli, Turkey against cancer. We evaluated the cytotoxic activities of different extracts prepared fromUrtica dioica L.1,Achillea millefolium L. ssp.pannonica2,Malva sylvestris L.3,Stachys cretica L. ssp .mersinaea (Boiss.) Rechf.f. (endemic)4,Melissa officinalis L.5,Cotinus coggyria Scop.6,Sorbus aucuparia L.7 , andPlantago maj...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - December 5, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: research

Ethnobiological study of traditional medicine practices for the treatment of chronic leg ulcer in South eastern Nigeria
This study can form a basis through which pharmaceutical industries can screen these plant species and possibly come out with useful medicines for treatment of chronic leg ulceration and other related forms of skin ulcer. Page(s): 34-42 (Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge)
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - December 5, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: research

Unequal brothers – Plant and fungal use in Guria and Racha, Sakartvelo (Republic of Georgia), Caucasus
In this study we documented traditional plant use in Guria and Racha, and hypothesized that (1) plant use knowledge in general would be higher in isolated high elevation communities, and that (2) use of home gardens would be much more restricted to lower elevation settings. Fieldwork was conducted in Lechkhumi in July–August 2014, and in Guria and Racha in July-August 2016. Interviews using semi-structured questionnaires were conducted with 32 participants (10 women and 22 men), with oral prior informed consent. We encountered 338 plant species belonging to 252 genera of 101 vascular plant families, 4 undetermined sp...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - December 5, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: research

Selected phenolic compounds in fruits of wild growing Cornus mas L.
Title: Selected phenolic compounds in fruits of wild growingCornus mas L. Authors: Baji ć-Ljubičić, Jasna; Popović, Zorica; Matić, Rada; Bojović, Srdjan Abstract: The aim of the present study was to determine the content of six phenolic compounds, natural anti-oxidants, in fruits of wild growingCornus mas L. Fruits were sampled from two different locations. The extracts were obtained from fresh fruits and subjected to LC-MS/MS analysis to identify and quantify the content of neochlorogenic acid and five derivatives of quercetin. All of the analyzed phenolic compounds were detected in total sample ofC. mas fruits,...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - November 22, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: research

Ethnozoological uses of common hippopotamus ( Hippopotamus amphibius ) in Benin Republic (Western Africa)
Title: Ethnozoological uses of common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) in Benin Republic (Western Africa) Authors: Dossou, Etienne M.; Lougbegnon, Toussaint O.; Houessou, Laurent G.; Codjia, Jean T. Claude Abstract:Hippopotamus amphibius is the 3rd largest and heaviest terrestrial mammal after elephants (Loxodonta africana) and white rhinos (Ceratotherium simum) in Africa. This investigation conducted in the Benin Republic aims to assess the local inhabitants' traditional knowledge associated with hippo in different use categories (medicinal, cultural and spiritual). Data were gathered using ethnozoological question...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - November 22, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: research

Membrane stabilization and andro-spermatogenic potential of standardized fraction of Cyperus esculentus L.
This study evaluated the membrane stabilising and aphrodisiac potentials ofCyperus esculentus L. in male rats. The membrane stabilization effect of the fraction was demonstrated against rat erythrocytes. For the aphrodisiac study, rats were randomized into five groups with animals in group 1 given sterile placebo and served as control. While rats in group 2 received 7.14 mg/kg of Powmax M, animals in groups 3, 4 and 5 were given 15, 30 and 50 mg/kg of Cyperus esculentus, respectively. Administrations were done once daily for 4 weeks via oral intubation and their testicular parameters were thereafter determined. Significant...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - November 22, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: research

Ethnomedicinal uses of exotic plant species in South-central Zimbabwe
This study revealed that exotic plants play an important role in provision of primary healthcare to local communities in South-central Zimbabwe. Page(s): 71-77 (Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge)
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - November 22, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: research

Effect of combined yoga programme on blood levels of thyroid hormones: A quasi-experimental study
Title: Effect of combinedyoga programme on blood levels of thyroid hormones: A quasi-experimental study Authors: Chatterjee, Sridip; Mondal, Samiran Abstract: There are marked variations in thyroid axis function with advancing age.Yoga is a comprehensive mind-body approach, regular practice of which claim to delay the onset of aging process. The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of combine gradedyoga program on the basal level of thyroid hormones in healthy middle-aged adults. Forty five healthy men and women were divided into two groups, that is,yoga practicing (experimental: male 15, age 42.80 ± 7.43 ...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - June 28, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: research

Traditional knowledge of wild edible fruits in southern Africa: A comparative use patterns in Namibia and Zimbabwe
This study was aimed at documenting the role of wild edible fruits in the livelihoods of people in Namibia and Zimbabwe. Sixty five and 83 randomly selected participants were interviewed in Namibia and Zimbabwe respectively, between October 2011 and January 2013. Sixty fruit plants were recorded in both countries. Higher species numbers (50) were recorded in Zimbabwe compared to 19 species in Namibia. Apart from fruit production, five other major use categories were identified in this study, which included herbal medicines, timber, firewood, fruit juice and plant products sold to generate income. It is vital that more rese...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - June 16, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: research

Survey of wild food plants for human consumption in Bing öl (Turkey)
This study focused on the wild plants traditionally used for human consumption in Bingöl and its aim is to present data about the folk botanical knowledge and to give about their development in relation to plant resources and traditionally food culture. The information about the use of wild edible plants was collected from 6 different open-air-markets and 13 villages in the city during two-year period (2012-2013), through unstructured interviews. In this study, a total of 61 wild food plant taxa belonging to 25 families were established and also plant parts used, ethnographic data related to vernacular names, traditional ...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - June 16, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: research

Ethnobotanical evaluation of selected medicinal plants used in treatment of diseases around Venda region: A literature review
Title: Ethnobotanical evaluation of selected medicinal plants used in treatment of diseases around Venda region: A literature review Authors: Sigidi, Muendi; Traore, Afsatou-Ndama; Tshisikhawe, Milingoni Peter; Potgieter, Natasha Abstract: The importance of traditional medicine has been recorded throughout the world. It has also been practiced throughout Africa by more than 80 % of rural communities. Traditional medicine has since been imbedded in the culture of many rural communities. People of the world continues to use traditional medicine because of their accessibility and affordability. The use of medicinal plants a...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - June 16, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: research

A Visionary —Aryavaidya Mayaram Sundarji (1856-1928): Initiatives for Ayurvidya 
Title: A Visionary —Aryavaidya Mayaram Sundarji (1856-1928): Initiatives forAyurvidya Authors: Vaidya, Ashok DB Abstract: Aryavaidya Mayaram Sundarji (1856-1928) was a visionary who took early initiatives forAyurvidya- integrative approaches to incorporate modern scientific advances inAyurveda. He shared his profound scholarship, astute clinical experience and leads for research through books, reviews, articles and letters inAyurvedic journals likeVaidya Kalpataru,a century back. His experiential data on antimalarial, anti-rabies and hepatoprotective remedies offer a vast potential for discovery of new natural drugs thr...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - June 16, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: research

The inter-dependence between beliefs and feelings about a yagna : a correlational study
Title: The inter-dependence between beliefs and feelings about ayagna: a correlational study Authors: Bhardwaj, Abhishek K; Tyagi, Deepshikha; Telles, Shirley; Singh, Nilkamal; Balkrishna, Acharya Abstract:Yagnas are an integral part of ancient Indian traditions. There are textual descriptions that attending ayagna results in psycho-physiological benefits. This correlational study intended to correlate beliefs that ayagnadoes have beneficial effects with self-rated feelings in terms of calmness, compassion and warmth towards other people, physical relaxation and physical tiredness following theyagna. There were 172 parti...
Source: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge - June 1, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: research