International Journal of Homeopathy & Natural Medicines

Volume 2, Issue 1, December 2016

  • Prevalence of Bovine Mastitis and Assessment of Risk Factors in and Around Wolayta Sodo, Ethiopia

    Jirata Shiferaw, Indalem Telila

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, December 2016
    Pages: 1-7
    Received: 4 November 2016
    Accepted: 29 November 2016
    Published: 14 January 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhnm.20160201.11
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    Abstract: A cross sectional study was conducted in and around Woliata Soddo in different dairy breeds (jersey, indigenous zebu, and high grade Holstein breed) from November 2013 to May 2014 to estimate the prevalence of mastitis and to assess the associated risk factors at Soddo regional veterinary laboratory. A total of 386 lactating cows of which 216 indig... Show More
  • Anthelmintic Activity Assessment of Melanthera albinervia, Conyza sumatrensis and Cyperacium nathera Used in Kalemie (DR Congo) Against the Goat Gastrointestinal Parasites

    Rudy Thierry Kumwimba Lenge, André Baysande Wa Lwengo, Marsi Mbayo Kitambala, Edouard Ngoy Kihuya, Jean-Baptiste Lumbu Simbi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, December 2016
    Pages: 8-14
    Received: 12 August 2016
    Accepted: 22 November 2016
    Published: 15 January 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhnm.20160201.12
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    Abstract: Study aim: This study compares the anthelmintic activity of three medicinal plants namely Melanthera albinervia (Asteraceae), Conyza sumatrensis (Asteraceae) and Cyperacium nathera (Cyperaceae) used in Kalemie and its surroundings against the gastrointestinal parasites beside the therapeutic effect of the ivermectin. Method: Each plant dried away f... Show More
  • Effect of Gallic Acid on Regression of Murine CCL4-Induced Hepatic Cirrhosis

    Sérgio Souza Figueiredo, Livia Maria Della Porta Cosac, Cecilia Sevalho Goncalves, Marlei Josiele Augusto, Fernando Silva Ramalho, Leandra Naira Zambelli Ramalho

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, December 2016
    Pages: 15-19
    Received: 26 September 2016
    Accepted: 19 October 2016
    Published: 15 January 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhnm.20160201.13
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    Abstract: Hepatic cirrhosis can be induced by chronic exposure to reactive oxygen species (ROS). However, phenolic compounds, such as gallic acid (GA), appear to inhibit ROS-induced oxidative stress. We aimed to investigate the effects of GA on murine hepatic fibrogenesis. The effects of GA were evaluated on the regression of liver cirrhosis that was induced... Show More
  • Assessment of Cardiovascular Diseases & Drug Therapy in Northern and Southern Parts of Bangladesh

    Rifati Shams Shoite, Arfin Rifat, Mir Rashed Ali, Md. Mahabubur Rahman, Md. Shoriful Islam, Khondakar Mahmudul Hasan, Md. Sowaib Ibne Mahbub, Al Mamun, Abu Syed Md Anisuzzaman, Md Rafiqul Islam Khan

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, December 2016
    Pages: 20-23
    Received: 27 July 2016
    Accepted: 26 October 2016
    Published: 16 January 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhnm.20160201.14
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    Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. Bangladesh is currently facing the silent epidemic of CVD. Medications are a cornerstone of the prevention and management of CVD. Here we studied to assess the currently occurring CVD and their drug therapy in the northern and southern parts of Bangladesh throug... Show More