{"title":"Antimicrobial Activities of Vernonia amygdalina Del and Prunus africana Extracts against Multidrug Resistant Clinical Strains","authors":"F. Gashe, G. Zeleke","doi":"10.3923/RJMP.2017.142.147","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3923/RJMP.2017.142.147","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21121,"journal":{"name":"Research Journal of Medicinal Plant","volume":"47 1","pages":"142-147"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74696719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Uroko Robert Ikechukwu, Egba Simeon Ikechukwu, Achi Ngozi Kalu, U. Nancy, Agbafor Amarachi, N. Rita, Nweje-Anyalowu Paul Chukwuemak, Ogbonna Chisom Esther
{"title":"Effects of Aqueous Extracts of Palm Fruits (Elaeis guineensis) on Liver Function Indices of Male Wistar Albino Rats","authors":"Uroko Robert Ikechukwu, Egba Simeon Ikechukwu, Achi Ngozi Kalu, U. Nancy, Agbafor Amarachi, N. Rita, Nweje-Anyalowu Paul Chukwuemak, Ogbonna Chisom Esther","doi":"10.3923/RJMP.2017.148.159","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3923/RJMP.2017.148.159","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21121,"journal":{"name":"Research Journal of Medicinal Plant","volume":"26 1","pages":"148-159"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80310563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Iwanette C. Du Preez, Rahl-Jeanne Bussel, Davis R Mumbengegwi
{"title":"Evaluation of the Antiplasmodial Properties of Namibian Medicinal Plant Species, Moringa ovalifolia","authors":"Iwanette C. Du Preez, Rahl-Jeanne Bussel, Davis R Mumbengegwi","doi":"10.3923/RJMP.2017.167.173","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3923/RJMP.2017.167.173","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Objective: Malaria is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa but it is on the decline in some Southern African countries including Namibia, which is moving towards elimination of the disease. Despite the availability of effective medicines in Namibia, some communities do not accept allopathic medicines, preferring traditional medicines. This study was conducted to determine the phytochemistry and the efficacy of Moringa ovalifolia (M. ovalifolia) an ethnomedicinal plant, to provide a basis for their integration into mainstream malaria case management. Materials and Methods: Moringa ovalifolia was screened for known classes of antimalarial phytochemicals using thin layer chromatography. In vitro antiplasmodial activity of aqueous and organic extracts from Moringa ovalifolia was measured using parasitaemia post-treatment with plant extracts as well as the IC50 values. Data analysis using two-way ANOVA to determine the significant interactions between plant extracts and plasmodic growth. Results: Phytochemical screening of M. ovalifolia revealed the presence of flavonoids, anthraquinones, coumarin, terpenoids and alkaloids. Against Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) D10, the leaf extracts of M. ovalifolia were the most effective with IC50 values of 14.30 and 20.73 μg mLG1 for the organic and aqueous extracts, respectively. Conclusion: M. ovalifolia extracts exhibited moderate antiplasmodial properties in vitro and have potential as antimalarials. These findings provide a basis for further investigation into their phytochemistry as well as in vivo studies on their safety and efficacy to support their use as an alternative treatment for malaria.","PeriodicalId":21121,"journal":{"name":"Research Journal of Medicinal Plant","volume":"105 1","pages":"167-173"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84194568","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Packiaraj Gurusarava, S. Vinoth, G. P. Kumar, Pandiselvi
{"title":"Seaweed Extract Promotes High-Frequency in vitro Regeneration of Solanum surattense Burm.f:A Valuable Medicinal Plant","authors":"Packiaraj Gurusarava, S. Vinoth, G. P. Kumar, Pandiselvi","doi":"10.3923/RJMP.2017.134.141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3923/RJMP.2017.134.141","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21121,"journal":{"name":"Research Journal of Medicinal Plant","volume":"70 1","pages":"134-141"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81337961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Azanza garckeana Fruit Tree: Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Nutritional and Primary Healthcare Applications as Herbal Medicine: A Review","authors":"A. Maroyi","doi":"10.3923/RJMP.2017.115.123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3923/RJMP.2017.115.123","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21121,"journal":{"name":"Research Journal of Medicinal Plant","volume":"37 1","pages":"115-123"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89933852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. E. Elijah, Ukegbu Chimere Young, Eze Chuma, N. Chinelo, Okafor Joshua Onyiagozir, A. Ogara, Nduka Florence Obiageli, Ozougwu Vincent, Eyenike Joshua Oteri, Ugochukwu Nkiru Emmanuela
{"title":"Biochemical Effects of the Aqueous Extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa on Liver Marker Enzymes and Lipid Profiles in Acetaminophen-challenged Rats","authors":"J. E. Elijah, Ukegbu Chimere Young, Eze Chuma, N. Chinelo, Okafor Joshua Onyiagozir, A. Ogara, Nduka Florence Obiageli, Ozougwu Vincent, Eyenike Joshua Oteri, Ugochukwu Nkiru Emmanuela","doi":"10.3923/RJMP.2017.48.54","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3923/RJMP.2017.48.54","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21121,"journal":{"name":"Research Journal of Medicinal Plant","volume":"2008 1","pages":"48-54"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83344867","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Antioxidant Activities and Phenolics Contents of Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) Peel in vitro","authors":"Irma Antasionas, S. Riyanto, A. Rohman","doi":"10.3923/RJMP.2017.55.61","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3923/RJMP.2017.55.61","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21121,"journal":{"name":"Research Journal of Medicinal Plant","volume":"16 1","pages":"55-61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88504182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Neurotoxic Mechanism of Bruceine A Biolarvicide Against Aedes aegypti Linnaeus Larvae","authors":"Dwi Sutiningsi, Mustofa, T. Tu, E. Martono","doi":"10.3923/RJMP.2017.77.85","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3923/RJMP.2017.77.85","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21121,"journal":{"name":"Research Journal of Medicinal Plant","volume":"63 1","pages":"77-85"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72795062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pre-harvest and Post-harvest Factors Affecting Bioactive Compounds From Vernonia amygdalina (Del.)","authors":"C. Ejike, M. Ndukwu","doi":"10.3923/RJMP.2017.32.40","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3923/RJMP.2017.32.40","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21121,"journal":{"name":"Research Journal of Medicinal Plant","volume":"22 1","pages":"32-40"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90782081","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Improvement of Anti-malarial Artemisinin and Essential Oil Production in Response to Optimization of Irrigation and Nitrogen Supply to Artemisia annua L. Plant","authors":"Amaal Abd-Elkhal","doi":"10.3923/RJMP.2017.68.76","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3923/RJMP.2017.68.76","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21121,"journal":{"name":"Research Journal of Medicinal Plant","volume":"1 1","pages":"68-76"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88678931","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}