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Evaluation of aphrodisiac properties of the aqueous extract of the trunk barks of Spathodea campanulata P. Beauv. (Bignoniaceae) on albino rats (Rattus norvegicus)
The objective of the present st... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - November 13, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Effect of Withania somnifera in the treatment of male infertility: A literature review
The high prevalence of male infertility associated with the high costs of its conventional treatment motivated researchers to look for alternative approaches to the treatment of sexual dysfunction. The use of medicinal plants for these fins has been adopted in Withania somnifera which is one of the plants that has been associated with improvements in male fertility. Thus, the aim of this stu... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - November 13, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Menopause disorders and their treatment in traditional medicine in Burkina Faso
A survey was conducted in the central region of Burkina Faso to find out about womens menopause-related disorders and their treatment in traditional medicine. Fifty-six (56) species have been identified to treat different symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, nausea, joint and muscle pain, itching, lower abdominal pain, edema, mood disorders, vertigo. Leaves and stem bark were the most rec... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - November 8, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

The insight and survey on medicinal properties and nutritive components of Shallot
Shallot is a horticultural commodity belonging to spice vegetables. Shallot (Allium ascalonicum L.) is a perennial crop which is grown as an annual for its cluster of small cloves and bulbs. Persian shallot also is native and endemic of Iran and grows as a wild plant across Zagross mountains at high elevations. Shallot is an important source of carbohydrate, vitamin A, B, and C. Phenolic com... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - November 8, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Therapeutic role of chitosan nanoparticles in murine schistosomiasis mansoni
This research evaluates the value of loading Nigella sativa on chitosan nanoparticles (ChNPs) in the treatment of Schistosoma mansoni infection compared to praziquantel. Chitosan has efficient oral administrative capability to penetrate mucosal surface being mucoadhesive and non-toxic, as well as combination with NPs add characters of controlled release and safe serum levels. The study was d... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - November 7, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Antioxidant, DNA protective and antibacterial activities of Terminalia bellerica extracts
Terminalia bellerica Roxb., commonly known as Beleric myrobalan, is a well-known large deciduous tree with various pharmaceutical properties. However, scientific information on T. bellerica, growing in India, as regards to its phytochemical constituents and pharmacological properties is very limited. With this in view, this study investigated the antioxidant, DNA protective and antibacterial... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - November 7, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Evaluation of hepatoprotective, antioxidant and cytotoxic properties of aqueous extract of turmeric rhizome (Turmesac ® )
In the present study, the hepatoprotective, antioxidant and cytotoxic activities of aqueous extract of turmeric rhizome (Turmesac) were evaluated. In brief, Turmesac was extracted from turmeric rhizome. 3-(4,5- dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide(MTT) assay was used to evaluate the hepatoprotective and cytotoxic activities of the Turmesac against the human liver (HUH-7) and... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - October 21, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Biotechnological potential of the Carapa guianensis, Bertholletia excelsa and Copaifera spp. oils
The use of vegetable species for treatment or prevention of diseases is one of the most ancient medicine techniques in humanity. In Amazon rainforest, there are numerous of plant species that possess biotechnological potential, and due to this, this study aimed at carrying out a bibliographic review describing the biotechnological potential in Carapa guianensis, Bertholletia excels, and Copa... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - October 15, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Antifungal efficacy of crude extracts of Azadirachta indica and Vernonia amygdalina against pathogenic Aspergillus niger (ATCC 16404)
This research work was conducted to assess the potency of ethanolic and hot water extract of Azadirachta indica and Vernonia amygdalina against pathogenic Aspergillus niger (ATCC 16404). Potato Dextrose Agar was the medium under which the antimicrobial sensitivity test was carried out. Streptomycin solution was also added to the medium to selectively inhibit the growth of bacterial cell. The... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - October 3, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Chromatography and bioautography of endophytic fungi extracts of Uncaria tomentosa (Willd.) DC with antibacterial activity
Endophytic fungi of different species have already proved their efficacy against a range of pathogenic bacteria. However, the separation of the compounds contained in these extracts that actually have an effective activity is not a constant, but it is essential for the scientific knowledge to formulate a new medication. Thus, this study aimed to separate compounds from two endophytic fungi e... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - October 3, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Hypoglycemic activity of Antidesma bunius (L.) Spreng and Mollugo oppositifolia L. fresh and alcoholic extracts in the db/db diabetic mouse model
Antidesma bunius (L.) Spreng and Mollugo oppositifolia L., also known as bignay and malagoso respectively, are commonly used medicinal plants in the Philippines to treat diabetes. However, the hypoglycemic effect of A. bunius (L.) Spreng and M. oppositifolia L. has not been reported to date. Therefore, this study was undertaken to investigate the hypoglycemic effects of the fresh and ethanol... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - October 3, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Chemical composition, in vitro antioxidant and antiparasitic properties of the essential oils of three plants used in traditional medicine in Benin.
Sclerocarya birrea (Sb), Psidium guajava (Pg) and Eucalyptus camaldulensis (Ec) are widely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of many diseases, some of which were related to oxidative stress and parasitic diseases. Their essential oils (EO) were analyzed by GC/MS and FID and tested in vitro for their antioxidant activities (DPPH), their anti-trypanosomal and anti-plasmodial activ... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - September 18, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Ethnobotanical studies of medicinal plants used in traditional treatment of malaria by some herbalists in Ghana
The objective of this study is to document indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants used for the treatment of malaria through ethno-botanical studies to facilitate the discovery of new sources of drugs. The study was carried out in 2018 at the Centre for Plant Me... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - September 14, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

DNA methylation as the most important content of epigenetics in traditional Chinese herbal medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine is commonly used in China and so many other Asian and western Countries. Epigenetics relates to heritable alternations in chromatin architecture that do not involve changes in the underlying DNA sequence but profoundly affect gene expression and impact cellular function. Epigenetic regulation is attained by specific mechanisms involving DNA methylation, histone p... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - September 14, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Comparative study of proximate, mineral and phytochemical analysis of the leaves of Ocimum gratissimum, Vernonia amygdalina and Moringa oleifera
The aim of this study is to make a comparative analysis of the proximate, mineral and phytochemical compositions of the leaves of Ocimum gratissimum, Vernonia amygdalina and Moringa Oleifera plants found within our vicinity in Nigeria. The analyses were investigated in accordance with standard procedures and compared. Of the 3 plants, M. oleifera had highest (P0.05) crude fat, crude protein ... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - August 20, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research