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In vitro haemostatic efficacy of aqueous, methanol and ethanol plant extracts of three medicinal plant species in Palestine

Braz. j. biol; 80 (4), 2020
Abstract The haemostatic efficacy of different extract types of Satureja thymbra L., Thymbra spicata L. (Lamiaceae) and Verbascum fruticulosum Post. (Scrophulariaceae) was evaluated in this study via the Prothrombin time (PT) and Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) analysis. Aqueous, methanol an...

Evaluation of flexural strength and antibacterial effect of orthodontic acrylic resins containing Galla chinensis extract

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate different concentrations of Galla chinensis extract (GCE) added to poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), which is widely used for fabrication of removable orthodontic appliances, regarding the effectiveness of this herbal extract on antimicrobial effect and flexural strength ...

Effects of Corchorus olitorius and protacatechuic acid on diabetic rat testis tissue

Int. j. morphol; 38 (5), 2020
SUMMARY: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of Protocatechuic acid and Corchorus olitorius on streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rat testis tissue. Randomly selected Wistar Albino rats were divided into five groups as; Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus treated with Corchorus Olitor...

Hepatotoxicity-induced by the therapeutic dose of acetaminophen and the ameliorative effect of oral co-administration of selenium/Tribulus terrestris extract in rats

Int. j. morphol; 38 (5), 2020
SUMMARY: Over dose or long-term clinical use of therapeutic doses of acetaminophen (APAP) causes hepatotoxicity. Various strategies attempted to ameliorate APAP-hepatotoxicity have been found to be unsuitable for clinical practice. This study was aimed to illustrate the histopathological changes induced ...

Buscando novos antimicrobianos: avaliação da atividade antibacteriana de extratos de Eugenia brasiliensis
Searching for new antimicrobials: evaluation of the antibacterial activity of Eugenia brasiliensis extracts

Rev. bras. anal. clin; 52 (3), 2020
Objetivo: Devido à atual resistência bacteriana aos antimicrobianos e à necessidade de buscar novas substâncias com essa atividade, principalmente em produtos naturais, esse trabalho objetivou avaliar e comparar o potencial antibacteriano de extratos de folhas da planta Eugenia brasiliensis, ainda po...

Analgesic and neuromotor effects of two extracts of Zanthoxylum rhoifolium (Rutaceae) in the Swiss albino mouse (Mus musculus)

Vitae (Medellín); 27 (3), 2020
Background: Colombia has a high diversity of medicinal plants, including Tachuelo (Zanthoxylum rhoifolium), a tree belonging to the family Rutaceae, which has been attributed an analgesic use by communities of the Colombian southwest. Nevertheless, this species has been scarce studied in ...

Evaluation of chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic effect of Artemisia vulgaris extract against diethylnitrosamine induced hepatocellular carcinogenesis in Balb C mice

Braz. j. biol; 80 (3), 2020
Abstract The main objective of current study was to investigate the chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic activity of Artemisia vulgaris extract on diethylnitrosoamine induced hepatocarcinogenesis in Balb C mice. Diethylnitrosoamine (DEN: 0.9%) was prepared to induce hepatocarcinoma in Balb C mice. The ex...

Pharmacological evaluation of the hydro-alcoholic extract of Campomanesia phaea fruits in rats

Braz. j. biol; 80 (3), 2020
Abstract Campomanesia phaea (Myrtaceae), popularly known as cambuci, is one of several species of plants producing comestible fruits, largely used in human nutrition. Despite its consumption and economic potential, limited scientific research is available on the Campomanesia, especially those related to ...

Toxicity and phytochemistry of eight species used in the traditional medicine of sul-mato-grossense, Brazil

Braz. j. biol; 80 (3), 2020
Abstract The Brazilian Cerrado has several botanical species for medicinal purposes used by traditional communities and many of these plants are not included in the list of Medicinal Plants Research Program of Central Medicines. The purpose of this study was the phytochemical screening and toxicology bio...

Evaluation of bioherbicidal potential of Carica papaya leaves

Braz. j. biol; 80 (3), 2020
Abstract Due to increased number of herbicide resistant weeds, it is needed to explore the allelopathic potential of plants as an alternative. The research was conducted to investigate allelopathic effects of Carica papaya L. leaf powder and aqueous extract on seeds as well as pre-germinated seeds of Ave...