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Nov 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2471-2140.jaa-26-6462
Anthony L. NewsomeCorresponding author
The consumption of antioxidant rich plants is a common human activity. Therefore, easily used, time efficient and effective antioxidant assays of plants consumed by humans are of increasing importance. The ABTS [2,2’-azinobis-(3-ethtlbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)] cation radical is commonly used…
Oct 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2694-2275.jzr-25-5472
Sanjay SarkarCorresponding author
During general surveys of eriophyoid mites in the Sub-Himalayan region of India, a new species, Diptilomiopus subhimalayansis n. sp. (family Diptilomiopidae), was discovered on the abaxial (undersurface) leaves of Holarrhena pubescens Wall. ex G.Don (Apocynaceae). Because this species is new to scie…
Feb 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2638-4469.japb-21-3697
Radhika RaniCorresponding author
Medicinal plants Tephrosia villosaand Cassia tora (Linn.) are belongs to the family Fabaceae and widely distributed in India and other tropical regions. Different parts (roots, stem, leaves and seeds) of the both plants have been used in various traditional medicare systems for ailments of human bei…
Nov 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2766-869X.jfd-20-3603
Renu JangidCorresponding author
Plant products have been used as medicines against fungal infectious diseases. In this research antimycotic activity of the leaf extracts of five medicinal plants (Nerium indicum, Catheranthus roseus, Lantana camera, Ziziphus mauritiana) were tested against three dermatophytes (Trichophyton mentagro…
Jul 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2471-2140.jaa-20-3478
Dennis R.A. MansCorresponding author
Plant-based preparations are commonly used in Suriname (South America) as adaptogens. In this study, fifteen alleged adaptogenic Surinamese plants have been assessed for their antioxidant activity (AA), total phenolic contents (TPC), and total flavonoid contents (TFC). The investigated plants were A…
Oct 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2638-4469.japb-18-2423
Cumali KeskinCorresponding author
This review surveys medicinal plants and their traditional uses, summarizing common indications and bioactive constituents. It contrasts perceived safety with evidence on efficacy and potential toxicity or interactions. The authors highlight the need for standardized preparations and controlled stud…
Dec 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2768-5209.ijen-25-5602
Lassaad MdellelCorresponding author
Chemical insecticides have been the primary method used by farmers to control pests. However, their negative environmental impacts, harmful effects on beneficial insects and human health, and prohibition in organic farming systems have driven the search for natural alternatives with insecticidal pro…
Feb 2023 DOI 10.14302/issn.2576-6694.jbbs-22-4418
Sherifa Mostafa M. SabraCorresponding author
Saudi Arabia is rich in Juniperusprocera Hochst. ex Endl (Cupressaceae) as a medicinal plant. Its known as Arar, its present southwards, KSA. It's used as traditional medicine in the southwestern, KSA. The aim was according to "Saudi Arabian Customs" in using wild-plant extract for treatment and pre…
Mar 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2638-4469.japb-22-4102
O.D. AbuCorresponding author
The safety of plant-derived bioactive compounds has become a global concern. The present study investigated the dose response of total saponins isolated from the stem bark of Dialiumguineense. Adultmale Wistar rats (n = 15) weighing 170 – 190 g (mean weight = 180 ± 10 g) were randomly assigned to th…
Dec 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2471-2140.jaa-21-4027
Sushila SinghCorresponding author
Medicinal plants have been used since the era of Vedic history for their health care system where herbal medicine has a long history of use. It is also a very popular medicinal plant belonging to the Leguminosae family and is commonly known as Mulhatti. It contains phytochemicals such as flavonoids,…
Jun 2021
Kwesi Akonu Adom Mensah ForsonCorresponding author
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of extracts of Tridax procumbens leaves a traditional medicinal plant, on α-amylase activities in vitro. The air-dried aerial parts of Tridax procumbens leaves were extracted with Petroleum ether and Ethanol. The results of both enzyme inhibit…
Apr 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2575-1212.jvhc-21-3759
Ngoula FerdinandCorresponding author
The present study was initiated to improve the farm animals’ productivity through the use of medicinal plants. More specifically, to determine in female cavies the effects of aqueous extract of avocado seed powder (AEASP) on the estrous cycle, the levels of LH, estradiol and tissues (ovarian and ute…
Jul 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2576-6694.jbbs-20-3466
John AkighirCorresponding author
Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi P.M.B. 2373 (970001) Nigeria
Background and Objective The use of medicinal plants in industrialized societies for extraction and development of many drugs and other chemotherapeutics and traditionally for herbal remedies has increased in recent times. Plant–based medicine is essential in health care services with about 80% glob…
Oct 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-450X.jom-19-2852
EH RadwanCorresponding author
Obesity can be defined as a condition of abnormal or excess fat accumulation in adipose tissue, to the extent that health may be impaired. Fennel is one of the oldest spice plants which widely grows in arid and semi-arid and due to its economic importance and pharmaceutical industry usage. This plan…
May 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2576-6694.jbbs-19-2791
A. M. LawalCorresponding author
Plants used for medicinal practices which were discovered since prehistoric stone ages are termed Medicinal plants, which are also referred to as medicinal herbs, since plants produces bioactive chemical compounds (phytochemicals), this research however, is concerned with the extraction using Soxhle…