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A botanical from the antiproliferative Cameroonian spice, Imperata cylindrica is safe at lower doses, as demonstrated by oral acute and sub-chronic toxicity screenings
BACKGROUND: The cytotoxicity of the root's methanol extract of Imperata cylindrica (ICR). was previously reported in a panel of human …
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Ethnobotanical survey on plants used in the treatment of candidiasis in traditional markets of southern Benin
BACKGROUND: Candidiasis, an opportunistic cosmopolitan disease is nowadays like bacterial infections which is a real public health problem. In view …
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The synergistic hepatoprotective potential of Beta vulgaris juice and 2,3- dimercaptosuccinic acid in lead-intoxicated rats via improving the hepatic oxidative and inflammatory stress
BACKGROUND: Lead (Pb) is observed in all areas of the environment, mainly derived from human operations such as mining, processing, …
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The leaf aqueous extract of Myrianthus arboreus P. Beauv. (Cecropiaceae) improved letrozole-induced polycystic ovarian syndrome associated conditions and infertility in female Wistar rats
BACKGROUND: Myrianthus arboreus P. Beauv. (Cecropiaceae) is a medicinal plant used to treat female infertility. The aqueous extract of M. …
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A survey of ethnomedicinal plants used to treat cancer by traditional medicine practitioners in Zimbabwe
BACKGROUND: Traditional medicine plays an important role in health care provision in the developing world. A number of cancer patients …
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Disruption of microbial cell morphology by Buxus macowanii
BACKGROUND: Microbial infections are one of the major causes of death globally. This is attributed to the rising costs of …
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Starch composition, glycemic indices, antioxidant properties and carbohydrate hydrolyzing enzymes activities of African star apple fruit parts
BACKGROUND: African star apple (Chrysophyllum albidum) is a traditonal fruit, which is predominant in tropical regions with the fruit parts …
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Sulfated polysaccharides of some seaweeds exhibit neuroprotection via mitigation of oxidative stress, cholinergic dysfunction and inhibition of Zn – induced neuronal damage in HT-22 cells
BACKGROUND: Sulfated polysaccharides from marine algae are known to possess antioxidative activities, however, their therapeutic role in metal-induced neurodegeneration has …
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Ethnobotanical survey, anthelmintic effects and cytotoxicity of plants used for treatment of helminthiasis in the Central and Kara regions of Togo
BACKGROUND: Traditional medicines are the main source of treatment of helminthiasis in endemic areas of Togo. The present study aimed …
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Evaluation of in-vivo antidiarrhoeal and in-vitro antibacterial activities of the root extract of Brucea antidysenterica J. F. Mill (Simaroubaceae)
BACKGROUND: Diarrhoea has been the major cause of death especially in children of developing countries. Brucea antidysenterica is one of …
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African potato (Hypoxis hemerocallidea): a systematic review of its chemistry, pharmacology and ethno medicinal properties
BACKGROUND: African Potato (hypoxis hemerocallidea), is used for enhancing immune system in Southern Africa. It is among the plants of …
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Altitude impact on the chemical profile and biological activities of Satureja thymbra L. essential oil
Abstract Background Several agricultural or environmental factors affect plants’ chemical and pharmacological properties. Methods In this study, the essential oil …
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Herbal medicine use among patients with viral and non-viral Hepatitis in Uganda: prevalence, patterns and related factors
BACKGROUND: There is some evidence that patients with liver diseases commonly use complementary and alternative therapies to address general and …
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The effect of legislation on the treatment practices and role of naturopaths in South Africa
BACKGROUND: In South Africa naturopaths have been practising for over half a century. Over this period, changes in legislation have …
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Traditional and complementary medicine use among Ebola survivors in Sierra Leone: a qualitative exploratory study of the perspectives of healthcare workers providing care to Ebola survivors
BACKGROUND: Considerable number of patients, including Ebola survivors, in Sierra Leone, are using traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM). Healthcare providers' …
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Anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic evaluation of extracts from the flowering stage of Celosia argentea
BACKGROUND: This study was aimed at investigating the possible anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic effects of extracts from the flowering stage of …
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Chronic oral safety study of the aqueous extract of Combretum molle twigs on biochemical, haematological and antioxidant parameters of Wistar rats
BACKGROUND: Combretum molle R.B/G. Don (Combretaceae) is a graceful deciduous shrub, distributed especially in tropical Africa and used in traditional …
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Inhibitory effect of novel Eugenol Tosylate Congeners on pathogenicity of Candida albicans
BACKGROUND: The global prevalence of fungal diseases is increasing rapidly, which affects more than a billion people every year with …
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A novel kefir product (PFT) inhibits Ehrlich ascites carcinoma in mice via induction of apoptosis and immunomodulation*
Abstract Background The popularity of fermented foods such as kefir, kuniss, and tofu has been greatly increasing over the past …
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Determinants of traditional medicine utilization for children: a parental level study in Tole District, Oromia, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, about 80% of the population use traditional medicine (TM) due to the cultural acceptability of healers and …