Abstract Anxiolytic effects of Garcinia lucida (G. lucida) barks aqueous extract and its possible action mechanisms were assessed in mice. Stress induced hyperthermia (SIH), Elevated plus maze (EPM), Open field (OF), and hole-board tests were used. Mice received distilled water as negative control, Phenobarbital (20 mg/kg) and diazepam (3 mg/kg) as positive control or gradual […]

Abstract This study aimed to assess the anxiolytic and sedative properties and influence on biochemical stress markers of aqueous extract of seeds of Picralima nitida staph . The effects of three doses (25, 50 and 90 mg/kg) administered per os have been compared to distilled water as negative control and 5 mg/kg (or 30 mg/kg) […]

Abstract Cordia Africana is considered as a good source of herbal medicine, food (fruit is edible), firewood and bee forage. The plant is used traditionally against stomach-ache, tooth-ache, wounds and cough. In this study Cordia Africana oil has been investigated by GC-MS analysis. Furthermore, the oil has been assessed for its antimicrobial activity. The GC-MS […]

Abstract Parkinsonia aculeata is used traditionally as antipyretic, and leaves are said to be diaphoretic and abortifacient. Leaves are used against fever, malaria and rheumatic pain. The Leaves are also used in the treatment of bacterial infections, typhoid fever and diabetes. In this study Parkinsonia aculeata oil was analyzed by GC-MS. The analysis affirmed the […]

Abstract Polypharmacy defined as the use of multi medication at the same time and also use the medication in excess than clinically needed. Even if there is a benefit of polypharmacy in the treatment of chronic diseases most time its disadvantage overweight. Polypharmacy is known as inappropriate use of medication that is overprescribing in a […]

Abstract Tablets may be defined as solid pharmaceutical dosage forms containing drug substances with or without suitable diluents and prepared either by compression or molding methods. They have been in widespread use since the latter part of the 19th century and their popularity continues. In the present study inlay tablets of an anti-inflammatory drug was […]

Abstract Sterculia  setigera is a rich source of alkaloids, saponins and flavonoids. These phytochemicals showed a wide spectrum of biological activities including: antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, insecticidal and cytotoxic activities. Sterculia setigera is a key species in African system of medicine. It is also used in human nutrition and cosmetics. In this study the GC-MS analysis […]

Abstract Delonix regia containsmany biologically interesting phytochemicals including flavonoids, alkaloids, steroids, saponins, tannins and carotenoids.Leaves are rich source of β-sitosterol and lupeol. Delonix regia is used traditionally against malaria and bacterial infections.Leave extract possesses a hypoglycemic effect. In this study, GC-MS analysis of Delonix regia oil revealed the presence of the following major constituents: (i) […]

Abstract Aim: In the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), biguanide (metformin) and thiazolidinedione group (rosiglitazone) drugs are used as insulin sensitizers. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of metformin and rosiglitazone on oxidative stress, metabolic parameters and anthropometric measurements in newly diagnosed type 2 DM patients. Materials and Methods: […]

Abstract This present study was performed for the sorption of acid black 234 from water with the help of Acacia concinna powder and find out the greatest operating conditions for sorption of acid black 234 on Acacia concinna powder process at the laboratory scale. Several parameters such as initial dye concentration, sorbent dose and contact […]