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Traditional knowledge of plants used against upper respiratory tract affections in the Littoral Region of Cameroon
Traditional medicine is used by people as an alternative to orthodox drugs to treat respiratory infections. The aim of this research was to document traditional recipes used in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections such as pharyngitis, cold, and sinusitis in peri-urban and rural areas of the Littoral Region of Cameroon. Ethnobotanical surveys were carried out using semi-structu... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - February 10, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Valuation study on the extracts of Ilex guayusa Loes. as an antioxidant and anti-aging raw material
Ilex guayusa Loes. is a medicinal plant used by people of the Ecuadorian Amazon for treating various diseases and for its stimulating properties. In recent years, several studies have shown this plant to possess a high concentration of phenolic compounds and a high antioxidant potential, allowing it to be used as an ingredient for cosmetic formulations. This research confirms the presence of... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - January 30, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Medicinal plants for the treatment of malaria and typhoid diseases
The review concentrated on current literature on medicinal plants for the treatment of malaria and typhoid related diseases, highlighting information about their ethnobotany. The entire plants reviewed showed strong activities, establishing their different traditional applications and capability to control or eliminate malaria and typhoid diseases. Malaria and typhoid diseases are the most p... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - January 30, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Pachyrhizus toxicity: Genetic variability of mature and immature seeds and its effects on Sclerotium rolfsii and Ralstonia solanacearum
Pachyrhizus seeds-induced toxicity is very well-known to have developed in humans, fishes, insects, and some micro-organisms. Yet, there is a paucity of studies addressing it in their germplasm, as well as its effects on some phytopathogens. This work aimed to assess the Pachyrhizus genetic variability on toxicity and to determine Pachyrhizus extract toxicity on Sclerotium rolfsii and Ralsto... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - January 9, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Bioprospecting of the antifungal activity of Patchouli essential oil (Pogostemon cablin Benth) against strains of the genus Candida
The incidence of infections caused by Candida has increased worldwide and these strains are becoming resistant to their respective drugs, requiring the search for new drugs with greater efficacy and safety. Natural products are an alternative means of treatment. The essential oil (EO) stands out among these products, due to some biological activities relevant to human health, including antib... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - January 3, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Determination of total phenolic and flavonoid content, antioxidant and cytotoxic activity of the methanol extract of Acacia nilotica pods
Acacia nilotica is a medicinal plant used in Niger republic for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate total phenolic and flavonoid content, antioxidant and cytotoxic activity of the A. nilotica pods collected from Niger republic. The phytochemical contents were examined by colorimetric methods. Antioxidant activity of the methanol extract was sc... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - December 14, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Antiedematogenic activity of Petiveria alliacea L. in bothropic poisoning
The biodiversity of the Brazilian biomes inspires interest in research about the biological activities of the molecules present in the flora. In this line, Petiveria alliacea a common plant species in the savanna of Tocantins, reported in the treatment for snakebites, was studied to analyze the phytochemical profile and evaluate the activity on the edema caused by Bothrops moojeni snake veno... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - December 9, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Phytochemical study and anti-radical activity of extracts from the oil seeds of Desbordesia glaucescens (Engl.)Tiegh. from Gabon
The report focused on the extraction of oilseeds of Desbordesia glaucescens (Engl.) Tiegh. from Gabon as well as on the phytochemical study and evaluation of the anti-free radical activity of the extracts obtained. The extraction was carried out by cold maceration with solvents of increasing polarities: hexane, tricholroethylene, acetone, ethanol and distilled water. The anti-free radical ac... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - November 28, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Ethnobotanical study, phytochemical composition and in vitro antioxidant activity of the methanol extracts of thirty-two medicinal plants from Southern Nigeria
This study is aimed at assessing the antioxidant activities of some medicinal plants normally used for the treatment of various ailme... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - October 24, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Aqueous extracts of Lentinula edodes, Pleurotus pulmonarius, and Pleurotus sajor-caju: Antifungal activity and inhibition of exoenzyme production by Candida albicans
This study was aimed at evaluating the effects of aqueous extracts of Lentinula edodes (SHI), Pleurotus pulmonarius (PUL), and Pleurotus sajor-caju (PSC) on the growth of eight yeast species and the exo-enzyme production by Candida species after exposure to the extracts, which were prepared with the cold extraction methodology and tested against yeasts by the broth microdilution method. Prot... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - October 24, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Ethnobotanical survey and phytochemical screening of aqueous extracts from Detarium microcarpum Guill. & Perr in Mali
Detarium microcarpum Guill. Perr is a tree which belongs to Caesalpiniacea family and can reach up 10 m of height, with a horizontal root system. It is confined to the arid regions of West and Central Africa, where it mainly occurs in savannah. The aim of this work is to collate information on the use of Detarium microcarpum in folk medicine by traditional health practitioners and herbalist... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - October 19, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Ethnopharmacological investigation on Msindzano, a beauty mask used by Comorian women: What plants for what mixtures, for what applications?
Although extensively used by Comorian women, limited information exists on Msindzano beauty masks. Thus an ethnopharmacological survey was conducted on two islands of the Comoros archipelago: Ndzuani and Ngazidja. An open-ended, semi-structured questionnaire was employed for data collection on the different plants used for Msindzano preparation, their different mixtures and their different a... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - September 28, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Ethno botanical study of medicinal plants used by Baka people in the treatment of erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is a disease that is increasingly affecting men. The study examined the traditional use of medicinal plants in the treatment of erectile dysfunction among the Baka people in the eastern region of Cameroon. The study took place over interspersed periods from January 2018 to January 2021 in 9 villages. Forty-four people were interviewed via a questionnaire. One hundred and... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - August 29, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Piper rivinoides Kunth: A medicinal plant that preserves bioactive chemical substances in its essential oil throughout the seasons
The chemical composition and seasonal variation of essential oils (EO) extracted from the aerial parts of the traditional medicinal plant Piper rivinoides were analyzed using gas chromatography (GC) coupled with mass spectrometry (MS) and GC coupled with flame ionization detector (GC-FID) technique, respectively. The wild plants were collected from two different sites in the Atlantic Forest.... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - August 29, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Medicinal plants and onychomycosis: potential and evidence of antifungal activity - an integrative review of the literature
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nails, also known as nail mycosis and Tinea unguium, which affects 6.9 to 23.2% of the general population. It is most commonly found in people aged 60 years and older. Onychomycosis is caused by dermatophyte fungi, non-dermatophyte filamentous fungi and yeast. Treatment includes topical or oral antifungal drugs. The use of other auxiliary, alternati... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - July 26, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research