objective: asafoetida (ferula assa-foetida) is known as a valuable remedy for whooping cough, pneumonia, bronchitis in children and asthma treatment in folk medicine. in the present study the relaxant effects of the asafoetida on tracheal smooth muscle of guinea pigs and its probable mechanism(s) were examined. materials and methods: the relaxant effects of three cumulative concentrations of th...

artemisia species, growing in almost all the northern hemisphere, is used in folk medicine of some countries as a remedy for hypertension. since some cardiovascular disorders including hypertension are accompanied with altered responsiveness of vascular alpha-adrenergic receptors, the effect of aqueous artemisia annua extract (100 and 200 mg kg-1) on a1-adrenoceptor agonist-induced contraction ...

Ocimum gratissimum is a common plant in the tropics and has been used in food and medicine. Its usage in food and medicine could be attributed to its phtyochemical and antimicrobial properties. In this study we investigated the proximate, phytochemical, and antimicrobial attributes of air dried leaves of O. gratissimum. The aqueous extract was found to contain phtyochemicals with alkaloid and s...

This present study investigated the potential of Morinda citrifolia leaf aqueous extract to induce osteogenic differentiation and matrix mineralization of human periodontal ligament (hPDL) cells. Human periodontal ligament cells were cultured in complete medium, ascorbic acid with β-glycerophosphate, or Morinda citrifolia leaf aqueous extract. Morinda citrifolia leaf aqueous extract significant...

This study was aimed to assess the possible laxative effect of aqueous fruit pulp extract of Citrullus lanatus in albino’s Wistar rats. Rats were divided in 5 groups of 6 animals each, first group as control, second group served as standard (sodium picosulfate) while group 3, 4 and 5 were treated with fruit pulp aqueous fruit pulp extract of Citrullus lanatus at doses of 250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg...

The study was conducted to evaluate immunomodulatory property of hot aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Moringa oleifera in albino rats. This study comprised of six groups containing six rats in each group. Group I served as control, received standard feed and water. Group II and IV received hot aqueous extract of Moringa oleifera @ 400 mg/kg b.wt, orally for 45 days. Group III and V received et...

This study was to evaluate anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of the aqueous extract of leaves of Chromolaena odorata (Asteraceae) collected in Brazzaville-Congo. Acute inflammation was induced by using the carrageenan and formaldehyde models, and chronic inflammation by the cotton pellet induced granuloma model. Analgesic effect was evaluated by using the acetic acid-induced writhing, the...

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum Mill.) is a vegetable that has many benefits for human health, and its cultivation increasing. In order to carry out breeding studies in parsley, genotypes should be characterized terms of some characteristics. this study, phytochemical properties 18 different parsley were revealed, their genetic diversity was determined with the iPBS (Inter Primary Binding Site) m...

Cinnamon bark is used as a spice. It is employed in cookery as a condiment and flavouring material. The essential oil of this herb is a potent antibacterial, anti-fungal, and uterine stimulant. It is useful in diarrhoea and haemorrhage of the womb. It also reduces blood sugar and cholesterol level. One of its uses is in musculoskeletal disorder. The aim of the study was to evaluate the centrall...