Journal of Diseases and Medicinal Plants

Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2016

  • Mostueatecine A and B: Two Indole Alkaloids and Mostueatecine C, One Triterpene from Mostuea batesii

    Gompe Eric Gustave, Ouahouo Wache Blandine Marlyse, Mkounga Pierre, Tabouguia Merveille, Assob Nguedia Jules, Clement Fotie Jean, Nkengfack Augustin Ephrem

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 60-66
    Received: Jul. 19, 2016
    Accepted: Aug. 25, 2016
    Published: Nov. 03, 2016
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    Abstract: Two new indole alkaloid derivatives namely Mostueatecine A (1), Mostueatecine B (2) and one new triterpene derivative Mostueatecine C (3) were isolated from the stem and leaves of Mostuea batesii, along with five known compounds: Camptothecine (4), β-amyrin-3-O-glucopyranoside (5), Oleanolic acid (6), 2α,3α,19α-trihydroxy-24-norurs-4(23),12-dien-28... Show More
  • Evaluation of the Antidiabetic Properties of Hydro-Alcoholic Extract and Its Fractions from Physalis peruviana L. Leaves on Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Wistar Rats

    Felicien M. Kasali, Charles Ntungwen Fokunang, Joseph Ngoupayo, Estella Tembe-Fokunang, Bathelemy Ngameni, Borgia Njinkio, Frederick Kechia, Justin N. Kadima, Tsague Marthe, Oyono Victor, Wilfred Mbacham, Bonaventure Tchaleu Ngadjui

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 67-73
    Received: Jul. 10, 2016
    Accepted: Jul. 20, 2016
    Published: Nov. 22, 2016
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    Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the antidiabetic activity of extracts from leaves of Physalis peruviana L. used in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo used against diabetes. Different fractions with hexane, ethyl acetate and residue were obtained from the hydroalcoholic extract of Physalis peruviana leaves. The ant... Show More
  • Identification of the Bioactive Compounds Hypotensive Effect in the Ethyl Acetate Extract of Eribroma oblongum (Malvaceae) Stem Bark

    Tsague M. V., Fokunang Ntungwen C., Talla E., Djekilamber A., Tembe-Fokunang E. A., Ngo Lemba Tom E., Essomba C., Ntchapda F., Sokeng Dongmo S., Oben Enyong J., Ze Minkande J., Afane Ela A., Temdie Guemmogne R. J., Dimo T., Chi Fru G., Ngadjui Tchaleu B.

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 74-82
    Received: Oct. 06, 2016
    Accepted: Oct. 14, 2016
    Published: Nov. 21, 2016
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    Abstract: The stem bark of Eribroma oblongum (malvaceae) is used in traditional Cameroonian medicine to treat various metabolic illnesses including the management of hypertension but there is no scientific evidence to how relief is brought about. The present study was to evaluate the effect of the ethyl acetate extract of the dried stem bark of E. oblongum o... Show More
  • Phytochemical Screening and Biological Activity Studies of the Extract from the Bark of Ricinodendron heudoletti, Euphorbiaceae

    Oyono Victor, Fokunang Charles, Tembe-Fokunang Estella, Tsague Marthe, Messi Angélique, Assam Jean, Ngameni Bethelemy, Kechia Frederick, Armel Herve Nwabo Kamdje, Penlap Veronique, Ngadjui Bonaventure

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 83-89
    Received: Jul. 06, 2016
    Accepted: Jul. 12, 2016
    Published: Jan. 10, 2017
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    Abstract: The fractions and pure compounds isolated from the bark of R. heudoletti were tested for their antibacterial properties on negative and positive gram bacteria using the disc diffusion method. Phytochemical analysis of the fractions and pure compound isolated was also conducted. The inhibitions parameters of the fractions and pure compound were dete... Show More
  • Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Heath Traditional Practitioners (TP) Deal with Viral Hepatitis in Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso

    Koura Mali, Sombie Issiaka, Serme Abdel Karim, Napon Zongo Delphine, Somda Sosthène, Coulibaly Aboubacar, Ouattara Zanga Damien, Bamouni Sophie, Sawadogo Appolinaire

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 90-95
    Received: Sep. 18, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 02, 2016
    Published: Jan. 10, 2017
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    Abstract: Viral hepatitis is a major public health problem worldwide and in Burkina Faso. Traditional healers are widely involved in its therapeutic management. The aim of our study was to investigate the knowledge attitudes and practices of traditional healers on viral hepatitis. This is a descriptive cross-acted study of February the 1st to April the 30th,... Show More
  • Role of Aged Garlic Extract Against Radiation Induced Oxidative Stress Associated with Some Biochemical Disorders in Male Albino Rats

    Kouam Foubi Brice Bertrand, Chuisseu Djamen Dieudonné Pascal, Dzeufiet Djomeni Paul Désiré, Mopia Foubi Myriam Arielle, Samba Ngano Odette, Mouelle Sone, Tiedeu Alain Bertin, Gonsu Fotsin Joseph

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 96-116
    Received: Oct. 19, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 23, 2016
    Published: Jan. 11, 2017
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    Abstract: This study was conducted to clarify the potential role of AGE against damages induced in rats due to exposure to gamma radiation. Adult male albino rats (214-230g). Eight groups, five healthy male rats each were used (20 irradiated and 20 Sham Irradiated), among which some were receiving via gavages distilled water, the others AGE at different dose... Show More
  • Metabolic Effects of Goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria L.) Tincture and Metformin in Dexamethasone-Treated Rats

    O. V. Tovchiga

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 6, December 2016
    Pages: 117-126
    Received: Oct. 30, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 25, 2016
    Published: Jan. 11, 2017
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    Abstract: The interest in the preclinical studies of the efficacy and safety of herbal drugs combinations with antidiabetic medicines increases. Aegopodium podagraria L. (goutweed) is a plant widely used in traditional medicine. The tincture obtained from its aerial part is characterized by antihyperglycemic, lipid-lowering, hepatoprotective and nephroprotec... Show More