International Journal of Homeopathy & Natural Medicines

Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2018

  • Phytochemistry and Toxicity Studies on Aqueous Extracts of Leaf and Stem of Mistletoe (Viscum album) in Albino Rats

    John Wasagwa, Buratai Bala Lawan, Biu Abubakar Abdullahi, Luka Joshua, Ngulde Ibrahim Saidu, Onyiche Emmanuel Thank God

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: 19 December 2017
    Accepted: 4 January 2018
    Published: 19 January 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhnm.20180401.11
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    Abstract: Phytochemistry and acute toxicity studies on the aqueous extracts of leaves and stem of mistletoe (Viscum album) in albino rats was carried out. Phytochemical screening of leaves and stem of Viscum album from Azadirachta indica, Acacia albida and Psidium guajava trees revealed the presence of tannins, alkaloids, saponins, glycosides, flavonoids, ph... Show More
  • Substances Containing Caffeine–Friend or Foe: A Review

    Ilesanmi Esther, Ayuba Yohanna Musa, Abubakar Muhammad Nazif, Ter Thomas Vincent

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 6-12
    Received: 7 November 2017
    Accepted: 23 November 2017
    Published: 19 January 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhnm.20180401.12
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    Abstract: Caffeine is the most widely used and commercialized pharmacological active substances in the world. It is found in common beverages such as; coffee, tea, energy drink and even drugs. Performance benefits attributed to intake of caffeine include; physical endurance, reduction of fatigue, and enhancing mental alertness and concentration, and it has b... Show More
  • Physicochemical Properties of Aqueous Extract from Curry Paste of Selected Local Medicinal Soups in Eastern Nigeria

    Beatrice Olawumi Temilade Ifesan

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 13-17
    Received: 2 November 2017
    Accepted: 23 November 2017
    Published: 22 January 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhnm.20180401.13
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    Abstract: Aqueous extract from curry paste of some local soups commonly consumed in South East Nigeria were analysed for their physicochemical and antibacterial properties. Ingredients for soups namely ‘Kontomire’, ‘Ofensala’ and ‘Igbagba’ were either blanched in boiling water or un-blanched, blended into paste and the extracts were subjected to various anal... Show More
  • Determination of In Vitro Photoprotective Potential of Methanolic Leaf Extract of x Citrofortunella microcarpa (Calamondin)

    Amarathunga Achchi Maddumage Dona Dinithi Nuwanga Amarathunga, Samamalee Upekshi Kankanamge, Nuwarapakshage Ashoka Sanjeewani, Ranjith Pathirana, Wanigasekara Daya Ratnasooriya

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 18-23
    Received: 28 December 2017
    Accepted: 16 January 2018
    Published: 2 February 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhnm.20180401.14
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    Abstract: This study focused on the evaluation of in vitro Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of leaf extract of x Citrofortunella microcarpa since it has not been investigated. Collected leaves were air-dried, powdered and macerated in methanol. The filtrate was evaporated to dryness and subjected to preliminary phytochemical analysis. The concentration series of ... Show More
  • Characterization and Identification of Fungi in the Sorrel Beverage (Zobo) Hawked in Ifite Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

    Onuorah Samuel, Odibo Frederick

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2018
    Pages: 24-30
    Received: 30 November 2017
    Accepted: 21 December 2017
    Published: 8 April 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhnm.20180401.15
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    Abstract: Sorrel beverage (Zobo) is a nutritive, medicinal and refreshing drink made from the dried calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa. The fungal assessment of the Zobo samples purchased from ten hawkers in Ifite Awka, Nigeria as well as the control sample were carried out using standard methods. The pH values of the samples were also determined. The average fu... Show More