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Effects of Karela (Bitter Melon; Momordica charantia) on genes of lipids and carbohydrates metabolism in experimental hypercholesterolemia: biochemical, molecular and histopathological study
BACKGROUND: Hypercholesterolemia is a serious diseases associated with type-2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disorders and liver diseases. Humans seek for safe …
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High prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine use among patients with sickle cell disease in a tertiary hospital in Lagos, South West, Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Attention and interest in the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has been reignited globally, most especially in …
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Terpene constituents of the aerial parts, phenolic content, antibacterial potential, free radical scavenging and antioxidant activity of Callistemon citrinus (Curtis) Skeels (Myrtaceae) from Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
Volatile oil from aromatic plants has been used by ancient Egyptians in embalming for the inhibition of bacterial growth and …
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Methanol leaves extract Hibiscus micranthus Linn exhibited antibacterial and wound healing activities
BACKGROUND: Infectious diseases are the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Wound and wound infections are …
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Antibacterial activity of crude extracts of some South African medicinal plants against multidrug resistant etiological agents of diarrhoea
BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the antibacterial activity of some plants used in folklore medicine to treat diarrhoea in the Eastern …
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Effect of pomegranate extracts on brain antioxidant markers and cholinesterase activity in high fat-high fructose diet induced obesity in rat model
BACKGROUND: To investigate beneficial effects of Pomegranate seeds oil (PSO), leaves (PL), juice (PJ) and (PP) on brain cholinesterase activity, …
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Protective effects of Cynara scolymus leaves extract on metabolic disorders and oxidative stress in alloxan-diabetic rats
BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with hyperglycemia, inflammatory disorders and abnormal lipid profiles, currently the extracts from leaves of …
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World Congress Integrative Medicine & Health 2017: Part one
We are excited to present the abstracts of the keynote speakers, parallel sessions and oral and poster presentations of the …
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In vivo effect of Commiphora swynnertonii ethanolic extracts on Trypanosoma congolense and selected immunological components in mice
BACKGROUND: The search for alternative trypanocidal compounds which can be available at affordable price is of paramount importance for control …
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Antioxidant activity, acetylcholinesterase inhibitory potential and phytochemical analysis of Sarcocephalus latifolius Sm. bark used in traditional medicine in Sudan
BACKGROUND: Sarcocephalus latifolius is used as a traditional medicine for curing many diseases in Sudan. The main objective of the …
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Inhibition of biofilm formation in Mycobacterium smegmatis by Parinari curatellifolia leaf extracts
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious public health problem worldwide. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) grows as drug tolerant pellicles. Agents …
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Cytotoxicity of the methanol extracts of Elephantopus mollis, Kalanchoe crenata and 4 other Cameroonian medicinal plants towards human carcinoma cells
BACKGROUND: Cancer still constitutes one of the major health concerns globally, causing serious threats on patients, their families, and the …
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Assessment of herbal drugs for promising anti-Candida activity
BACKGROUND: Microbial infections are diverse and cause serious human diseases. Candida albicans infections are serious healthcare-related infections that are complicated …
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Antidiabetic activity and phytochemical screening of extracts of the leaves of Ajuga remota Benth on alloxan-induced diabetic mice
BACKGROUND: Ajuga remota Benth is traditionally used in Ethiopia for the management of diabetes mellitus. Since this claim has not …
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Effect of solvents extraction on phytochemical components and biological activities of Tunisian date seeds (var. Korkobbi and Arechti)
BACKGROUND: The interest in natural antioxidants, especially polyphenols, is growing more and more thanks to their positive contribution to human …
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Inhibitory activities of selected Sudanese medicinal plants on Porphyromonas gingivalis and matrix metalloproteinase-9 and isolation of bioactive compounds from Combretum hartmannianum (Schweinf) bark
Periodontal diseases are one of the major health problems and among the most important preventable global infectious diseases. Porphyromonas gingivalis …
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Prevalence and determinants of use of complementary and alternative medicine by hypertensive patients attending primary health care facilities in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a cross-sectional study
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo the control of hypertension is poor, characterized by an increasing number of reported …
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Hydro-ethanolic leaf extract of Ziziphus abyssinica Hochst Ex A. Rich (Rhamnaceae) exhibits anti-nociceptive effects in murine models
BACKGROUND: Despite substantial advances in pain research and treatment, millions of people continue to suffer from pain and this has …
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Tea (Camellia sinensis) infusions ameliorate cancer in 4TI metastatic breast cancer model
BACKGROUND: Tea (Camellia sinensis) infusions are widely consumed beverages with numerous health benefits. However, physiological and molecular responses mediating these …
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Complementary and alternative medicine use: Results from a descriptive study of pregnant women in Udi local Government area of Enugu state, Nigeria
BACKGROUND: The use of CAM by pregnant women is very popular in developed countries. The trend is increasing globally and …