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Acute toxicity, antipyretic and antinociceptive study of the crude saponin from an edible vegetable
(Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci., 2012)
Vernonia amygdalina is commonly used for food and health purposes. Processing of the leaf for food is
aimed at removing bitter tasting antinutritional principles like saponins. This study was designed to determine
the ...
African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Phytochemical and efficacy study on four herbs used in erectile dysfunction: Mondia whiteii, Cola acuminata, Urtica massaica, and Tarenna graveolens
(African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2016-10-10)
here is a resurgence in the use of herbal medicine in the developed countries, with even much more in
low developed Countries and especially for conditions such as erectile dysfunction. Studies thus need
to be conducted ...
Differential Effects of Chronic Ethanol Administration and Withdrawal on -Aminobutyric Acid Type A and NMDA Receptor Subunit Proteins in Male and Female Rat Brain
(2004-06)
Background: Investigations have shown that chronic ethanol exposure results in selective alterations in
levels of -aminobutyric acid (GABA)A and NMDA receptor subunits. We previously reported significant
sex differences ...
A review of various efforts to increase artemisinin and other antimalarial compounds in Artemisia Annua L plant
(Journal Cogent Biology, 2018-08-15)
The antimalarial active compounds in Artemisia annua include artemisinin, flavonoids, and aromatic oils. Artemisinin is the main antimalarial compound in A. annua, it used in the formulation of artemisinin-based ...
Effects of aqueous root bark extract of Citropsis articulata (Swingle & Kellerman) on sexual function in male rats
(Academic Journals, 2014-11-11)
About 80% of the world’s population uses herbal medicine for the treatment of various health
conditions. Erectile dysfunction is one of the conditions commonly treated using traditional herbs on
large scale. In this ...
Resistance to Cotrimoxazole and Other Antimicrobials among Isolates from HIV/AIDS and Non-HIV/AIDS Patients at Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania
(Hindawi, 2015-05-22)
acterial resistance has increased in the AIDS era and is attributed to the widespread use of cotrimoxazole prophylaxis against opportunistic infections in HIV/AIDS patients. In Tanzania, cotrimoxazole prophylaxis has been ...
Variations in antimalarial components of Artemisia annua Linn from three regions of Uganda
(African health science, 2015-09-03)
Introduction: Artemisia annua plant from the family Asteracea is a powerful antimalarial plant introduced to Uganda around 2003. In addition to the artemisinin component, the plant also contains flavonoids which work in ...
Impact of Sex: Determination of Alcohol Neuroadaptation and Reinforcement
(ALCHOLISM,Clinical and experimental Research, 2006-01-25)
his article represents the proceedings of a symposium at the Research Society on Alcoholism meeting in Santa Barbara, California. The organizers/chairs were Kristine M. Wiren and Deborah A. Finn. Following a brief introduction ...
Efficacy and safety of cinnamon in type 2 diabetes mellitus and pre-diabetes patients: A meta-analysis and meta-regression
(Elsevier, 2019-08-16)
ntroduction: Cinnamon has been used as a dietary component and in the management of
diabetes mellitus. This study systematically reviewed and synthesized evidence on the efficacy of cinnamon for the treatment of type 2 ...
Wound Healing Property and Phytochemical Analysis of Zanthoxylum Species from Uganda
(2017-12-28)
Aim: The study evaluated the efficacy and possible mechanism of the stem bark of Zanthoxylum species used by communities and herbalists for wound healing in South Western Uganda.
Study Design: Experimental controlled.
Place ...