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Supplementation of papaya leaf juice has beneficial effects on glucose homeostasis in high fat/high sugar-induced obese and prediabetic adult mice
Prediabetes is characterized by a cluster of glycemic parameters higher than normal but below the threshold of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In...
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Antiviral and ROS scavenging potential of Carica papaya Linn and Psidium guajava leaves extract against HIV-1 infection
Antiretroviral therapy is the only treatment option for HIV-infected patients; however, it has certain drawbacks in terms of develo** multiple...
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Antioxidant and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities, in silico analyses, and anti-Alzheimer’s disease potential of leaf extracts of three Nigerian endemic medicinal plants (Spondias mombin, Carica papaya and Kalanchoe crenata)
BackgroundThe evaluation of the correlations between antioxidant and anti-acetylcholinesterase activities of methanol leaf extracts of three Nigerian...
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Spermicidal and antioxidant potency of Solanum macrocarpon L. (African eggplant) leaf ethanol extract in albino rats
Oxidative processes give rise to reactive oxygen species/oxidants which are detrimental to living cells and underlie many pathologic conditions. On...
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Antioxidant, antibacterial activity, and phytochemical characterization of Carica papaya flowers
BackgroundCarica papaya is an eminent medicinal plant used all over the world to treat several diseases like malaria, dengue, inflammation, and skin...
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Review of Malaysian medicinal plants with potential wound healing activity
Wound is defined as the damage to biological tissues including skin, mucous membranes and organ tissues. The acute wound heals in less than 4 weeks...
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The pattern of herbal medicines use for breastfeeding mother in Jogonalan, Klaten, Indonesia: a mini survey
Background and objectivesIndonesian society extensively uses herbal medicine due to its abundant natural resources that have been utilized for...
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In vitro and in vivo studies on the alpha-glucosidase inhibitory effects of the leaf extract of Carica papaya Linn
The search for novel alpha-glucosidase inhibitory agents is currently an important scientific endeavour to the biopharmaceutical companies due to...
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Ethnobotanical study on medicinal plants in Melit area (North Darfur), Western Sudan
BackgroundThe documentation of ethnobotanical knowledge in Sudan is restricted to specific regions, and there is a far-reaching lack of written...
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Antiparasitic potentiality of ethanol and methanol extracts of Azadirachta indica leaf for eggs and copepodid stage of Argulus japonicus: in vitro study
In the present study, eggs and copepodid stages of Argulus japonicus were treated with ethanol and methanol extract of Azadirachta indica (neem) leaf...
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Impact of silver nanoparticles as antibacterial agent derived from leaf and callus of Celastrus paniculatus Willd
BackgroundCelastrus paniculatus Willd. is a rich source of numerous active constituents such as celapanigin, celapagin, malkangunin, celapanin,...
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Effect of freeze-dried Carica papaya leaf juice on inflammatory cytokines production during dengue virus infection in AG129 mice
BackgroundCarica papaya leaves have been used for traditional treatment of dengue fever and have been reported to exhibit an immunomodulatory...
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Carica papaya extract in dengue: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundCarica papaya (CP) extract is becoming popular as an unlicensed herbal remedy purported to hasten recovery in dengue infection, mostly...
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The prevalence, mechanism of action, and toxicity of Nigerian psychoactive plants
Cannabis sativa, Datura stramonium, Nicotiana tabacum, and Carica papaya are plants that naturally grow in Nigeria. They are reportedly rich in...
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The effect of freeze-dried Carica papaya leaf juice treatment on NS1 and viremia levels in dengue fever mice model
BackgroundCarica papaya leaf juice (CPLJ) was well known for its thrombocytosis activity in rodents and dengue patients. However, the effect of CPLJ...
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Ethnobotanical assessment of antidiabetic medicinal plants in District Karak, Pakistan
BackgroundDiabetes is a leading health disorder and is responsible for high mortality rates across the globe. Multiple treatment protocols are being...
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Anti-malarial and haematological evaluation of the ethanolic, ethyl acetate and aqueous fractions of Chromolaena odorata
Malaria is a global health challenge with endemicity in sub-Saharan Africa, where there are multiple drug-resistant strains and limited access to...
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Indigenous medicinal plants used in folk medicine for malaria treatment in Kwara State, Nigeria: an ethnobotanical study
BackgroundFolk medicine is crucial to healthcare delivery in the underdeveloped countries. It is frequently used as a primary treatment option or as...
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Medicinal plants used for treatment of malaria by indigenous communities of Tororo District, Eastern Uganda
BackgroundMalaria remains the leading cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa. Although recent developments such as malaria vaccine trials inspire...
