El uso de plantas medicinales para tratar diversas enfermedades se ha visto fuertemente impulsado por el aumento del costo los medicamentos y efectos secundarios éstos. Así, en países vías desarrollo, vuelto cada vez más importante la atención primaria salud. En este artículo, describen las especies vegetales que habitantes Julián Blanco, Guerrero, México, utilizan frecuentemente tratamiento su...

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of two methods of colon preparation for colon cleansing in a randomized controlled trial. METHODS In this prospective randomized investigator-blinded trial, consecutive outpatients indicated for elective colonoscopy were randomized into two groups. Patients in Senna group took 24 tablets of 11 mg Senna in two divided doses 24 hour...

The essential oil from the leaves of Murraya alata Drake was extracted by hydrodistillation and analyzed by GC-MS. A total of 70 components were identified, accounting for 93.7% of the oil composition. The major compound is -cadinol (18.9%), followed by -muurolol (10.0%), trans-prenyl limonene (7.7%), germacra-4(15),5,10(14)-trien-1--ol (6.0%), and cedryl acetate (5.4%). M. alata oil was cha...

The use of medicinal herbs to relieve and treat diseases is increasing because of their mild features and few side effects (Basgel and Erdemoglu, 2006). These plants are unlicensed and freely available, however, and there is no requirement to demonstrate efficacy, safety or quality (Ernst, 1998). Cassia angustifolia Vahl (Family: Caesalpinaceae), popularly known as senna, is a valuable plant dr...

OBJECTIVES Safety and effectiveness of large-volume polyethylene glycol-based solution (PEG-ES) have been documented, but the taste and volume can be barriers to successful colonoscopy preparation. Efficacy and safety of small-volume electrolyte-free (PEG-P) preparation (Miralax) for colonoscopy preparation have been rarely studied, although presently used at many pediatric centers. The primary...

The electrophilic, free radical and reactive oxygen species scavenging and detoxification potentials of Lophiraalata stem bark was evaluated. L. alata stem bark effectively scavenged DPPH radical, superoxideion and hydrogen peroxide. It produced 88% scavenging effect of DPPH radical at a concentration of 1.0 mg/ml. Aqueous extract of L. alata-stem bark produced 76% and 92% scavenging effect on ...

ABSTRACT Background: Alkaloids from Senna alata leaves implicated as the active constituents of abortifacient are yet to be investigated for their effects on the normal functioning of the maternal liver and kidney. Therefore, the effects of crude alkaloids on some biochemical indices of kidney and liver damage were investigated in pregnant rats. Methods: Pregnant rats were randomized into...

Background: Senna alata belongs to the family, Fabaceae, which is widely distributed in humid and tropical regions of world. It has been ethnobotanically used management diabetes, asthma, typhoid, malaria, worm infestation (ringworms, tinea infections), scabies, skin dermatitis such as eczema, blotch, herpes. Hence, it important quantify pharmacological properties plant, especially infestations...