1. Laboratory of Physiology, Pharmacology and Phytotherapy, Training and Research Unit of Natural Sciences, Nangui Abrogoua University, 02 BP 801 Abidjan 02, Côte d’Ivoire. 2. Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, UFR Agroferesterie, Daloa University, BP 150 Daloa, Côte d’Ivoire 3. Laboratoire of haematology (Training and Research Unit of the Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences)/Félix...

Role of herbal drugs and medicinal plant extracts in the successful treatment of urolithiasis, classified as the third most common urinary tract diseases is well documented. Ayurvedic plants and their components mediate antilithogenic effects by altering ionic composition of urine, being diuretic, antioxidant or having antimicrobial activity. Therapeutic peptides and proteins have unique place ...

This study reports a literature review aimed to analyse various studies related to the use of phytotherapy in diabetes mellitus in Turkey in order to provide additional information for healthcare professionals. The incidence of Diabetes Mellitus is rising and many of the diabetics frequently use herbal treatments along with modern medical treatment for glycaemic control and/or improve their wel...

Atopic dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin, characterized by intense itchiness and dryness of the skin. A rash, flaking and lichenization of the skin are the common characteristics of subjects affected by this disease. The diagnosis is essentially clinical. It is a chronic condition which frequently becomes acute to the extent that we can distinguish between acute and chronic phases. The ...

BACKGROUND Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common disease of the aging male population. BPH treatment includes a variety of pharmacological and surgical interventions. The goal of this paper is to review the natural history of BPH, outcomes of pharmacological management, effects on quality of life (QoL), future pharmacotherapies, and associated patient-focused perspectives. MATERIALS ...

Urolithiasis is the formation of stones in the urinary tract, causing pain and bleeding, and may lead to secondary infection. It is the third most common affliction of the urinary tract. Of many types of stones that are formed, the most common are calcium oxalate. The formation of such concretion encompasses several physicochemical events beginning with crystal nucleation, growth, aggregation, ...

PURPOSE Recurrence and persistent side effects of present day treatment for urolithiasis restrict their use, so an alternate solution, using phytotherapy is being sought. The present study attempted to evaluate the antilithiatic properties of Tribulus terrestris commonly called as "gokhru" which is often used in ayurveda to treat various urinary diseases including urolithiasis. MATERIALS AND ...

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are amongst the most common infectious diseases and carry a significant impact on patient quality of life and health care costs. Despite that, there is no well-established recommendation for a "standard" prophylactic antibiotic management to prevent UTI recurrences. The majority of patients undergoes long-term antibiotic treatment that severely impairs the normal...