Abstract The effect of the administration of methanolic extract of root of Guiera senegalensis on some biochemical and hematological parameters in Wister strain albino rats was investigated. After a period of about 28 days the rats given methanolic root extract of Guiera senegalensis showed no significant increase or decrease in the levels of the biochemical […]

Abstract Epilepsy is a condition characterized by repeated seizures due to a dysfunction of the brain cells. This study helped to determine appropriateness of drug treatment, availability and easy access to medication at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Kumasi. In addition, patients were assessed for the presence of depression as comorbidity. The study reviewed […]

Abstract Background: An Amyand’s hernia refers to the presence of an appendix within an inguinal hernia sac. It is a rare entity which presents mostly at the exploration of the inguinal canal. This uncommon finding occurs in less than 1% of all right side inguinal hernias. The appendix may be apparently normal or have all […]

Abstract Essential oils of the flowers and fruits of Achillea kotschyi Boiss. subsp. kotschyi (Asteraceae) growing wild in Lebanon were, for the first time, screened for their antimicrobial inhibitory activity. The composition of the essential oils was analyzed by GC and GC-MS; 37 compounds and 14 compounds representing 68.3%, and 95.5% of total oils, were […]

Abstract The studies and manipulations of the coordination chemistry of bioactive organic ligands has been a promising means of pharmaceutical innovations. In this study, metal (II) complexes of sulfadoxine (SDX) were synthesized and characterized by physicochemical, IR and electronic spectroscopies. The complexes were formulated as [M(SDX)2(H2O)2­] (M = Cd(II)/Cu(II)/Zn(II)), [M(SDX)2Cl2­] (M = Ni(II)/Co(II)/Mn(II)). They were […]

Abstract Throughout the centuries, humankind used to use own body to work. Today with the technologic development and its opportunities, people become inactive. Because of that most of the countries consider “supporting activeness” as a government policy. Exercise is the basic component of healthy life. Today people exercise for healthy life, losing weight, to feel […]

Abstract Chemical analysis showed that Colchicum candidum contained many biologically active components. Nine alkaloids (3-demethylcolchicine, 2-demethylcolchicine, colchifoline, N-deacetyl-N-formylcolchicine, colchicine, cornigerine, 2-demethyldemecolcine, 3-demethyldemecolcine and demecolcine) were isolated from seven Colchicum species. Twenty phenolic compounds were also identified in extracts from five Colchicum species. The previous pharmacological studies showed that Colchicum candidum possessed antioxidant, antibacterial and acetylcholinesterase […]

Abstract Series of research carried out in the area of pharmacognosy has led to identification of numerous medicinal plants. Morienga olifiera and Acacia nolitica are two highly nutritive plants with vast pharmacological properties. These plants are abundantly available in virtually all tropical and some sub-tropical countries. The medicinal properties of these two plants have not […]

Abstract The chemical constituents of Cnicus benedictus showed that it contained sesquiterpene lactone glycosides, cnicin, polyacetylen, absinthin, salonitenolide and artemisiifolin. Triterpenoids such as a-amyrenone, a-amyrin acetate, a-amyrine, and multiflorenol acetate. Lignans such as trachelogenin, nortracheloside and arctigenin. Flavonoids, including apigenin-7-O-glucoside, luteolin and astragalin. Tannins contents reached (8%). essential and volatile oils (0.3%) including n-nonane, n-undecane, […]

Abstract The chemical analysis of Conium maculatum revealed that the plant contained alkaloids, flavonoids, coumarins, polyacetylenes, vitamins, oils and many other active metabolites. The alkaloidal fraction of Conium maculatum aerial parts exhibited significant anti-inflammatory activity in rats and strong peripheral and central antinociceptive effects in mice with a narrow dose range (10–20 mg/kg). It was […]