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Effects of Boswellia serrata, Zingiber officinale and Ginkgo biloba extracts in combination on memory impairment in mice
This study aims to compare the individual effects of each ext... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - July 16, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Metabolic profile of wistar rats after consumption of flour prepared with grains and fruits
The occurrence of chronic and degenerative diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and cancer is increasing sharply. In the last years, there has been an increase in interest in the consumption of foods with functional properties that are related to weight loss and disease prevention. For these reasons, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of flour prepared wit... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - July 9, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Evaluation of leaf extracts of Artemisia afra Jacq. ex Willd. and Leucosidea sericea Eckl. & Zeyh. for genotoxicity and the modulation of EMS-induced genotoxicity
This study evaluated three concentrations (0.1, 0.2 or 0.4 mg/ml) of methanolic leaf extracts of Artemisia afra and Leucosidea sericea and their individual mixtures with Ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS) ... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - June 15, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Indigenous knowledge of plant uses by the community of Batiaghata, Khulna, Bangladesh
Southwestern region of Bangladesh is very rich in floral diversity, and their diversified uses. An extensive survey was conducted to investigate ethnobotanical applications of botanical species by the community of Khulna, Bangladesh. We focused on plants and community relationships, identify the most important species used, determine the relative importance of the species surveyed and calcul... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - June 11, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

In-vivo anti-inflammatory activity of different parts of Adansonia Digitata
The aim of the study is to investigate the anti-inflammatory property of the different parts of Adansonia digitata (Malvaceae) extracts. A. digitata is an important medicinal plant to West Africa including Ghana. The plant is used effectively in folk medicine to treat inflammatory diseases such as joint disorders, asthma, toothache and painful swelling. Carrageenan-induced pedal oedema in 7-... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - June 7, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Phytochemical properties and antimicrobial activity of Buchholzia coriacea and Psychotria microphylla leaf extracts on bacterial pathogens isolated from aquatic environments in Nigeria
The use of medicinal plants as alternative therapy for the treatment of microbial infections is significant in the maintenance of good health, especially in developing countries. The aim of this study was to determine the phytochemical composition and antimicrobial activity of Buchholzia coriacea and Psychotria microphylla leaf extracts on bacteria isolated from aquatic environments in Niger... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - June 1, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Anti-bacterial activity of secondary metabolites from Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium
This study evaluated antibacterial activity of Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium (pyrethrum) flower dichloromethane crude extract, fractions and isolated compounds; pyrethrin II, jasmolin I and cinerolone against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Shigella sonnei. The isolated compounds were obtained by carrying out column chrom... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - June 1, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Polyphenols quantification and antioxidant activity of methanolic and aqueous extracts from eight medicinal plants used to manage avian diseases in Burkina Faso
The present study aimed to quantify the polyphenols and evaluate the antioxidant activity of methanolic and aqueous extracts from eight medicinal plants used by the poultry farmers to manage avian diseases in Burkina Faso. Total phenolics and total flavonoids were quantified using Folin-Ciocalteu and AlCl3 reagents, respectively. The antioxidant activity was evaluated using three methods: 1,... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - May 26, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Bioactive profile of mandacaru fruits and cytotoxicity against the L929 cell line
Mandacaru (Cereus jamacaru DC. Subsp. Jamacaru) is native to the Brazilian Caatinga and is part of the Cactaceae family. Mandacaru fruits are attractive in taste and flavour, although they are not widely commercialised. However, there is limited scientific literature on the composition of this fruit. Therefore, the present work was aimed at analysing the physicochemical composition, as well ... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - May 26, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Berberis vulgaris aqueous extract prevention of carbon tetrachloride induced hepatotoxicity and lipopolysaccharides/paracetamol induced hepatitis in rats
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Berberis vulgaris water extract (BWE) against CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity and LPS/PCM induced- hepatic inflammation in the experimental animal models. CCl4 (100 ug/kg, oral) administration for 28 days as well as the co-administration of LPS (250 ug/kg bw) and PCM (2 g/kg bw) for 28 days resulted in massive elevation in serum and hepatic pro... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - May 24, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

New naphthalene derivative isolated from Diaporthe sp. host to Syzygium cordatum Hochst.ex Krauss plant
Fungal endophytes are regarded as inexhaustible sources of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals with profound antibacterial, anticancer or antifungal activities. Diaporthe sp., an endophytic fungus residing in medicinal plant S. cordatum, showed a good antagonism against bacterial pathogens of beans; Pseudomonas syringae pv phaseolicola (Psp) and Xanthomonas axonopodis pv phaseoli (Xap), with z... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - May 21, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

In vivo study of antiplasmodium and histological activity of Garcinia kola and Aloe vera extracts against falciparum malaria
This study focuses on testing the efficacy of herbal remedy used in many homes within the South-Eastern part of Nigeria to treat malaria and also the histopathological effect of the remedy on albino rats. Twenty rats were procured and distributed with five rats to one group. Group 1 received Garcinia kola and Aloe vera extracts, Group 2 received only G. kola extract, Group 3 is negative cont... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - May 21, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Antibacterial effects of the organic crude extracts of freshwater algae of Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
In the recent past, the importance of freshwater algae has grown enormously due to their antibiotic activity against certain species of bacteria known for several disease states like endocarditis, external otitis, skin rash, etc. Also, there is a growing concern among the immunocompromised individuals that they may be susceptible to antibiotics and anti-fungal resistant infections resulting ... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - April 29, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Antiurolithiatic activity of selected plants extracts against calcium oxalate crystals
The present study was designed to evaluate the antiurolithiatic activity of selected plants extracts (Achyranthes aspera, Lawsonia inermis, Ficus benghalensis, Raphnus sativus and Macrotyloma uniflorum). The methanol extract of selected plants was analysed for in-vitro antiurolithiatic activity using nucleation, aggregation and growth assay of calcium oxalate (CaOX) monohydrate crystals. The... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - April 16, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Farmers ’ awareness and ethno-veterinary practices regarding porcine cysticercosis in the province of Boulkiemde, Burkina Faso
This study investigated farmers awareness and ethno-veterinary practices regarding this disease in Boulkiemde province, Burkina Faso. A survey was done with 132 randomly selected pig farmers in 10 villages of two municipalities of Boulkiemde province, using a semi-structured questionnaire. The majority of interviewed farme... (Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research)
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - April 16, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research