European Journal of Medicinal Plants 2013 - Volume 3 [Issue 1 (January-March)]

Contents

Research Paper

Antioxidative Action of Citrus limonum Essential Oil on Skin

G. Bertuzzi¹, B. Tirillini², P. Angelini^3* and R. Venanzoni³

¹Department of Internal Medicine, University of Roma “Tor Vergata”, Via Montpellier, 1 – 00133 Roma (RM), Italy.
²Department of Biomolecular Science, University of Urbino, Via Bramante, 28 - 61028 Urbino (PU), Italy.
³Department of Applied Biology, University of Perugia, Borgo XX giugno 74 - 06121 Perugia (PG), Italy.

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Research Paper

Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants of Tswapong North, in Eastern Botswana: A Case of Plants from Mosweu and Seolwane Villages

D. M. T. Motlhanka^1* and G. P. Nthoiwa¹

¹Botswana College of Agriculture, Medicinal Plants Research Laboratories, Department of Basic Sciences, Private Bag 0027, Gaborone, Botswana.

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Research Paper

Knowledge and Risk Perceptions of Traditional Jamu Medicine among Urban Consumers

Maria Costanza Torri^1*

¹Department of Sociology, University of New Brunswick, Canada.

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Research Paper

Ethnopharmacological Survey on Antihemorrhagic Medicinal Plants in South of Benin

J. R. Klotoé^1,2, T. V. Dougnon^1,3*, K. Koudouvo⁴, J-M. Atègbo², F. Loko¹, A. Akoègninou⁵, K. Aklikokou⁴, K. Dramane² and M. Gbeassor⁴

¹Laboratory of Research in Applied Biology/Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi / University of Abomey-Calavi, 01 BP 2009 Cotonou, Benin.
²Laboratory of Pharmacology/Institute of Applied Biomedical Science / University of Abomey-Calavi, 01 BP 188 Cotonou, Champ de Foire, Benin.
³Laboratory of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Interfaculty Center of Formation and Research in Environment for the Sustainable Development, University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), 01 BP 1463 Cotonou, Benin.
⁴Research and Training Center on Medicinal Plants, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lomé, Togo.
⁵National Herbarium of Benin / University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin.

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Research Paper

Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Acalypha wilkesiana

Muyideen T. Haruna^1*, Chinedu P. Anokwuru², Abosede A. Akeredolu³, Adenike A. Akinsemolu³ and Okunola A. Alabi³

¹Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Benjamin Carson’s (Snr) College of Medicine, Babcock University, Nigeria.
²Department of Basic Sciences, School of Science and Technology, Babcock University, Nigeria.
³Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology, School of Science and Technology, Babcock University, Nigeria.

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Research Paper

Antibacterial Activity of Cell Suspension Cultures of Castor (Ricinus communis L. cv. Roktima)

M. A. Rahman¹ and M. A. Bari^1*

¹Biotechnology Laboratory, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh.

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Research Paper

Evaluation of the Larvicidal, Antiplasmodial and Cytotoxicity Properties of Cassia arereh Del. Stem Bark

Hager Imam¹, Abd El Wahab H. Abd Alla² and Sakina M. Yagi^1*

¹Botany Department, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
²Department of Agronomy, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.

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Research Paper

Cytoprotective Potential of Royal Jelly on Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells against Nicotine Toxicity via Catalase

Roongtawan Supabphol^1* and Athikom Supabphol²

¹Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand.
²Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Medical Center (MSMC), Srinakharinwirot University, Ongkharak, Nakorn Nayok, Thailand.

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Research Paper

In-vitro Anti-Inflammatory Evaluation of Crude Bombax ceiba Extracts

K. Anandarajagopal^1*, J. Anbu Jeba Sunilson¹, T. V. Ajaykumar², R. Ananth² and S. Kamal²

¹School of Pharmacy, KPJ Healthcare University College, Kota Seriemas, Nilai 71800, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
²Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Pharmacy, Krishnankoil 626 190, Tamilnadu, India.

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Research Paper

Evaluation of Antipyretic Potential of Pseudocedrela kotschyi Schweint. Harms (Meliaceae)

G. C. Akuodor^1*, A. D. Essien¹, G.A. Essiet¹, Essien David-Oku², J. L. Akpan³ and F.V. Udoh¹

¹Department of Pharmacology, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
²Department of Biochemistry, College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
³Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Ebonyi State, University, Abakaliki, Nigeria.

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Research Paper

Antinociceptive and Anti-inflammatory Activity of the Bark Extract of Plumeria rubra on Laboratory Animals

Banibrata Das^1,3*, Tarana Ferdous², Qazi Asif Mahmood¹, J.M.A. Hannan¹, Rajib Bhattacharjee¹and Biplab Kumar Das¹

¹Department of Pharmacy, School of Life Sciences, North South University, Bashundhara, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh.
²Erasmus Medical Center, Erasmus University of Rotterdam, 3000 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands.
³Current affiliation: Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA.

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Research Paper

Antihemolytic Activity of Clerodendrum viscosum Vent. is Mediated by its Antioxidant Effect

Mijanur Rahman¹, Asiqur Rahman¹, Mafroz Ahmed Basunia¹, Nusrat Fatima¹ and Shahdat Hossain^1*

¹Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Laboratory of Alternative Medicine and Behavioral Neurosciences, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka -1342, Bangladesh.

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Research Paper

An Overview of the Roselle Plant with Particular Reference to Its Cultivation, Diseases and Usages

Mehdi Ansari¹, Touba Eslaminejad^1*, Zarrin Sarhadynejad² and Tahereh Eslaminejad³

¹Pharmaceutics Research Centre (PRC), University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IRAN.
²Herbal and Traditional Medicines Research Centre (HTMRC), University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IRAN.
³Medical Education Development Centre (EDC), University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IRAN.

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Research Paper

Investigation on Central and Peripheral Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Punarnavasava, an Ayurvedic Preparation

Mehdi Bin Samad^1*, Ninadh Malrina D’Costa¹, Ashraf-ul Kabir¹ and J. M. A. Hannan¹

¹Department of Pharmacy, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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