Antimicrobial Activity of Azadirachta indica (Neem) Leaf Extract on Some Bacteria

Antimicrobial Potency of Neem (azadirachta Indica) Leaf Extracts on Pathogenic Bacteria Isolated from Wound Infections

The use of herbal decoctions in treating wound infections is increasing especially in developing countries including Nigeria. The increasing incidence of wound infections, coupled with the scarce foreign exchange to import potent antibiotics into the country and the inherent capacity of the wound pathogens to resist the therapeutic effects of such antibiotics have necessitated the use of altern...

Spermicidal Activity of Azadirachta indica (Neem) Aqueous Leaf Extract on Male Albino Rats

The effect of aqueous leaf extract of Azadirachta indica (Neem) on reproduction was studied on male albino rats. The study was divided into three groups of six animals each. The first group (I) received distilled water serve as control. The second and third groups (II and III) of animals were administered the aqueous leaf extract daily at 250mg/kg body wt., and 350mg/kg body wt., respectively f...

Antinociceptive Activity of Ethanolic Neem (Azadirachta Indica) Leaf Extract (Enle) Through Opioid Pathway in Adult Rats

Pain is an unpleasant though very important protective mechanism [1]. It is usually associated with actual or potential tissue damage and is primary reason for seeking medical attention [2]. Opioids are one of the most efficacious analgesics for moderate to severe pain [3]. But they possess strong addictive potential and various other side effects like respiratory depression, drowsiness etc [4]...

Pharmacological effects of Azadirachta indica (neem) leaf extract on the ECG and blood pressure of rat.

Neem leaf alcoholic extract (NLE) was investigated for its effects on the ECG and blood pressure of rat. Intravenous administration of NLE (100, 300 and 1000 mg/kg) resulted in initial bradycardia followed by cardiac arrhythmia in rats. NLE produced a significant and dose-related fall in blood pressure which was immediate, sharp and persistent. Pre-treatment with either atropine or mepyramine f...

Impact of Leaf Extract of Neem(azadirachta Indica) on Gastric Acid Secretion in Albino Mice