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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 …
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Correlation between chemical composition and antibacterial activity of some Lamiaceae species essential oils from Tunisia
Abstract Background Lamiaceae family is one of the most diverse and common plant families in terms of ethnomedicine due to …
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Natural resources used as folk cosmeceuticals among rural communities in Vhembe district municipality, Limpopo province, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Skin-related diseases affect every individual irrespective of age, gender or social status. Since time immemorial, humans have explored natural …
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Antibacterial activity of Centaurea pumilio L. root and aerial part extracts against some multidrug resistant bacteria
BACKGROUND: In the context of searching for potent, safe, natural antimicrobial agents to combate the global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) phenomenon, …
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Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis, phytochemical screening and antiprotozoal effects of the methanolic Viola tricolor and acetonic Laurus nobilis extracts
Abstract Background The antiprotozoal and antioxidant activities of Viola tricolor and Laurus nobilis have been reported recently. Thus, the existing …
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Traditional medicine usage among adult women in Ibadan, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Previous research has revealed high rates of traditional medicine usage in Nigeria. Reports of widespread contamination of herbal medicine …
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Evaluation of peptide-rich root extracts of Calliandria portoriscensis (Jacq.) Benth (Mimosaceae) for in vitro antimicrobial activity and brine shrimp lethality
Abstract Background Several Host defence peptides (HDPs) are low molecular weight (< 50 amino acids residues) peptides detected in several …
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Effects of lemon decoction on malaria parasite clearance and selected hematological parameters in Plasmodium berghei ANKA infected mice
BACKGROUND: Citrus plants particularly lemon (Citrus limon L.) concoctions are ethno-medically used for treatment of infectious diseases including malaria. Therefore, …
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Medicinal plants sold for treatment of bacterial and parasitic diseases in humans in Maputo city markets, Mozambique
BACKGROUND: In Mozambique, bacterial and parasitic diseases contribute to a high burden of mortality and morbidity. These infectious diseases are …
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Acute and sub-acute toxicity of Echinops kebericho decoction in rats
BACKGROUND: Echinops kebericho is widely used for treatment of a variety of diseases including infectious, non-infectious disease and fumigation during …
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