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The antibacterial activity of extracts of nine plant species with good activity against Escherichia coli against five other bacteria and cytotoxicity of extracts
The development of antibiotic resistant bacteria stems from a number of factors, including inappropriate use of antibiotics in human and …
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Androgenic effects of aqueous and methanolic extracts of Ficus asperifolia in male Wistar rats
BACKGROUND: Androgen deficiency is a clinical syndrome resulting from the inability of the testes to produce physiological levels of testosterone …
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Iridoids from Canthium subcordatum iso-butanol fraction with potent biological activities
The continuous emergence of multi-drug-resistant bacteria drastically reduces the efficacy of antibiotic armory and, consequently, increases the frequency of therapeutic …
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Anti-inflammatory and immuno-modulatory studies on LC-MS characterised methanol extract of Gentiana kurroo Royle
BACKGROUND: In ayurvedic traditional medicine Gentiana kurroo Royle (family; Gentianaceae) is used to treat several metabolic diseases. This plant is …
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Ethanol-extracted Cameroonian propolis exerts estrogenic effects and alleviates hot flushes in ovariectomized Wistar rats
BACKGROUND: Since the biological properties of propolis depend to the plants that can be found in a specific region, propolis …
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Profile of bioactive compounds in Nymphaea alba L. leaves growing in Egypt: hepatoprotective, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity
BACKGROUND: Nymphaea alba L. represents an interesting field of study. Flowers have antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects, rhizomes constituents showed cytotoxic …
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Antibacterial activities of the methanol extract, fractions and compounds from Elaeophorbia drupifera (Thonn.) Stapf. (Euphorbiaceae)
BACKGROUND: Elaeophorbia drupifera (Thonn.) Stapf. (Euphorbiaceae) is used in Cameroonian folk medicine to treat several ailments including bacterial-related diseases such …
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Hypolipidemic, antioxidant and anti-atherosclerogenic effect of aqueous extract leaves of Cassia. occidentalis Linn (Caesalpiniaceae) in diet-induced hypercholesterolemic rats
BACKGROUND: Hyperlipidemia and oxidative stress are major risk factors for atherosclerosis, and all three are among the most important risk …
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Anti-inflammatory potential of Capparis spinosa L. in vivo in mice through inhibition of cell infiltration and cytokine gene expression
BACKGROUND: Several chronic inflammatory diseases are characterized by inappropriate CD4+ T cell response. In the present study, we assessed the …
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Antimalarial activity of Syzygium guineense during early and established Plasmodium infection in rodent models
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, the leaves of Syzygium guineense have been found useful for the prevention and cure of malaria, and …
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Chemical composition, vasorelaxant, antioxidant and antiplatelet effects of essential oil of Artemisia campestris L. from Oriental Morocco
Artemisia campestris L. (Asteraceae) is a medicinal herb traditionally used to treat hypertension and many other diseases. Hence, this study …
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Effect of ginseng extract on the TGF-β1 signaling pathway in CCl4-induced liver fibrosis in rats
Liver diseases are major global health problems. Ginseng extract has antioxidant, immune-modulatory and anti-inflammatory activities. This study investigated the effect …
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In vivo antimalarial activity of crude extracts and solvent fractions of leaves of Strychnos mitis in Plasmodium berghei infected mice
BACKGROUND: Malaria is a major public health problem in the world which is responsible for death of millions particularly in …
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Prevalence and associated factors of herbal medicine use among pregnant women on antenatal care follow-up at University of Gondar referral and teaching hospital, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Improving maternal and child health is one of the public health priorities in several African countries including Ethiopia. However, …
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Hypoglycemic and pancreatic protective effects of Portulaca oleracea extract in alloxan induced diabetic rats
BACKGROUND: Diabetes is a major public health concern. In spite of continuous new drug development to treat diabetes, herbal remedies …