scholarly journals Changes Associated with Treatment of Plasmodium berghei Infected Mice with Momordica charantia, Xylopia aethiopica and Entandrophragma angolense Leaf Extract

2021 ◽  
pp. 9-18
Author(s):  
Fatai A. Kareem ◽  
Opeyemi J. Owolabi ◽  
Mutiu A. Alabi ◽  
Omotola B. Ogunsuyi ◽  
Sofiyat F. AbdulKadir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Normal Saline ◽  
Plasmodium Berghei ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Momordica Charantia ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Group I ◽  
Chloroquine Treatment ◽  
Xylopia Aethiopica

Aim: Leaves of plants have been useful in the treatment of various diseases and infections. The study aims at determining the nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, and hematological effect of Momordica charantia, Xylopia aethiopica, and Entandrophragma angolense on the Plasmodium berghei infected mice. Study Design: The plants’ leaves were air-dried and extracted. Forty-two Swiss male mice, 18 to 25 g, were grouped into six of seven mice each. Group I was uninfected but were administered with normal saline for four days, Group II to VI were all infected with P. berghei and administered with normal saline, 300 mg/b.w. of M. charantia leaf extract, 300 mg/b.w. of E. angolense leaf extract, 300 mg/b.w. of X. aethiopica leaf extract and 40 mg/b.w. of chloroquine injection for four days, respectively. Results: The treatment groups showed a lower level of toxicity when compared with chloroquine treatment. X. aethiopica has the greatest positive impact on the PCV level of the experimental animals of its treated group compared with other groups. Conclusion: Our findings confirmed the antimalarial potential of X. aethiopica and thus can be used to treat malaria without anemia as a side effect.

scholarly journals Antimalaria and Hematological Properties of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Pennisetum purpureum on Plasmodium berghei Infected Mice

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
E. N. Ekene ◽  
O. M. Odigie
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Plasmodium Berghei ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Antimalarial Activity ◽  
Pennisetum Purpureum ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Parasite Count ◽  
Genus Plasmodium ◽  
Group I

Through bite from a female Anopheles mosquito, Malaria is transmitted by infection with single-celled parasites of the genus Plasmodium. Studies have shown it to be characterized by periodic bouts of severe chills, accompanied with high fever. It has been suggested that Pennisetum purpureum possess antiplasmodial effects, however, no scientific record(s) yet exist(s) to validate this claim. This study was therefore undertaken to determine the anti-malaria and haematological properties of ethanol leaf extract of P. purpureum in Plasmodium berghei -infected mice. Thirty-Five (35) albino mice (20g) were procured, acclimatized (for two weeks) and assigned to five groups of 7 mice each. With group I receiving standard rat feed ad-libitum (control), Groups II through V were respectively infected with Plasmodium berghei (malaria infected, untreated), Plasmodium berghei infected + treated with 5mg/kg body weight of Artesunate (malaria infected, Artesunate treated), infected with Plasmodium berghei + treated with 200mg/kg body weight of Pennisetum  purpureum (malaria infected, low dose extract treated), and infected with Plasmodium berghei + treated with 400mg/kg body weight of Pennisetum  purpureum (malaria infected, high dose extract treated). After 21 days of administration, mice were sacrificed, blood samples collected, centrifuged for 10 minutes at 300g, and resulting supernatant biochemically analysed for hematologic changes. Result showed a significant increase in initial parasite count across groups except control. Administration of Artesunate also caused a significant (p < .05) reduction in parasite counts upon comparison with control. More so, administration of low and high dose extract caused a significant (p < .05) reduction in parasite count following comparison with control. Administration of 200mg/kg caused the highest parasitemia suppression than high dose. We recommend for further evaluation of the plant in other to identify active ingredients responsible for the observed antimalarial activity.

scholarly journals KEMAMPUAN MALARISIDAL NANOPARTIKEL EKSTRAK DAUN JUWET (Syzygium cumini) SEBAGAI TERAPI AJUVAN PADA HISTOPATOLOGI HATI MENCIT (Mus musculus) PENDERITA MALARIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Mahendra Pujiyanto ◽  
Lilik Maslachah ◽  
Nusdianto Triakoso ◽  
Mochamad Lazuardi ◽  
Chairul Anwar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adjuvant Therapy ◽  
Mus Musculus ◽  
Plasmodium Berghei ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Syzygium Cumini ◽  
Cell Hyperplasia ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mice Liver

The aimed of this study is to know malaricidal ability of nanoparticle juwet (Syzygium cumini) leaf extract as adjuvant therapy on liver histopathological of mice (Mus musculus) which infected by Plasmodium berghei. This research uses 30 mice which are divided into six treatment groups namely K0 (not infected without treated), K+ (infected without treated), K1 (infected and treated with chloroquin), K2 (infected and treated with juwet leaf extract), P1 (infected and treated with juwet leaf extract nanoparticle) and P2 (infected and combination treated with chloroquine and juwet leaf extract nanoparticle) which infected by 1x105 in 0.2 ml of Plasmodium berghei. The data were analyzed by Kruskal Wallis using SPSS and followed with Mann-Whitney test. This research result showed there was significant difference (p < 0.05) between K1 and P2, but did not showed significant difference (p > 0.05) with K+, K2 and P1. Based on this research, it could be concluded that nanoparticle juwet (Syzygium cumini) leaf extract as adjuvant therapy estimated can increase malaricidal ability in degeneration, necrosis, portal inflammation, Kupffer cell hyperplasia, sinusoidal congestion, and hemosiderosis in mice liver which infected by Plasmodium berghei.

scholarly journals Effect of Methanolic Leaf Extract ofOcimum basilicumL. on Benzene-Induced Hematotoxicity in Mice

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Saha ◽  
M. K. Mukhopadhyay ◽  
P. D. Ghosh ◽  
D. Nath
Keyword(s):  
Cell Cycle ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Bone Marrow Cells ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I ◽  
Cell Cycle Deregulation

The aim of the present study was to investigate the protective role of methanolic leaf extract ofOcimum basilicumL. against benzene-induced hematotoxicity in Swiss albino mice. GC analysis and subacute toxicity level of the extract were tested. Mice were randomly divided into three groups among which II and III were exposed to benzene vapour at a dose 300 ppm × 6 hr/day × 5 days/week for 2 weeks and group I was control. Group III of this experiment was treated with the leaf methanolic extract at a dose of 100 mg/kg body weight, a dose in nontoxic range. Hematological parameters (Hb%, RBC and WBC counts), cell cycle regulatory proteins expression and DNA fragmentation analysis of bone marrow cells was performed. There was an upregulation of p53 and p21 and downregulation of levels of CDK2, CDK4, CDK6, and cyclins D1 and E in leaf extract-treated group. DNA was less fragmented in group III compared to group II (P<0.05). The present study indicates that the secondary metabolites ofO. basilicumL. methanolic leaf extract, comprising essential oil monoterpene geraniol and its oxidized form citral as major constituents, have modulatory effect in cell cycle deregulation and hematological abnormalities induced by benzene in mice.

scholarly journals Rhodomyrtone as a New Natural Antibiotic Isolated from Rhodomyrtus tomentosa Leaf Extract: A Clinical Application in the Management of Acne Vulgaris

Antibiotics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
Suttiwan Wunnoo ◽  
Siwaporn Bilhman ◽  
Thanaporn Amnuaikit ◽  
Julalak C. Ontong ◽  
Sudarshan Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Clinical Assessment ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa

Rhodomyrtone, a plant-derived principal compound isolated from Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Myrtaceae) leaf extract, was assessed as a potential natural alternative for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The clinical efficacy of a 1% liposomal encapsulated rhodomyrtone serum was compared with a marketed 1% clindamycin gel. In a randomized and double-blind controlled clinical trial, 60 volunteers with mild to moderate acne severity were assigned to two groups: rhodomyrtone serum and clindamycin gel. The volunteers were instructed to apply the samples to acne lesions on their faces twice daily. A significant reduction in the total numbers of acne lesions was demonstrated in both treatment groups between week 2 and 8 (p < 0.05). Significant differences in acne numbers compared with the baseline were evidenced at week 2 onwards (p < 0.05). At the end of the clinical trial, the total inflamed acne counts in the 1% rhodomyrtone serum group were significantly reduced by 36.36%, comparable to 34.70% in the clindamycin-treated group (p < 0.05). Furthermore, a commercial prototype was developed, and a clinical assessment of 45 volunteers was performed. After application of the commercial prototype for 1 week, 68.89% and 28.89% of volunteers demonstrated complete and improved inflammatory acne, respectively. All of the subjects presented no signs of irritation or side effects during the treatment. Most of the volunteers (71.11%) indicated that they were very satisfied. Rhodomyrtone serum was demonstrated to be effective and safe for the treatment of inflammatory acne lesions.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Hepatoprotective effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Momordica Charantia leaves in carbon tetrachloride induced liver toxicity in Wistar rats

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 1555-1560
Author(s):  
Gurudatta Moharir ◽  
Ambadasu Bharatha ◽  
Nkemcho Ojeh ◽  
Vijay Prasad S
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Tetrachloride ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Liver Toxicity ◽  
Liquid Paraffin ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Momordica Charantia ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group V ◽  
Group I

Liver carries out a variety of physiological functions and protects against damaging drugs and chemicals. Herbs have been shown to play a major role in the management of various liver disorders. Due to the lack of effective liver protective medication in modern medicine, several herbal options for the treatment of liver diseases in Ayurveda are suggested. In this current study, we evaluated the hepatoprotective action of Momordica charantia leaf extract in comparison to Liv-52, a standard hepatoprotective drug. In Wistar rats, hepatotoxicity was induced by administering carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) 1ml / kg body weight subcutaneously on alternate days for a week in a suspension of liquid paraffin. Rats were grouped into 5 groups with group I as control, group II - CCl4 treatment only, group III receiving a mixture of Liv-52 orally (5 ml / kg) and CCl4, and group IV and group V receiving Momordica charantia leaf extract administered orally to rats at doses of 100 and 200 mg / kg respectively, together with CCl4 for 1 week.. Indices of liver functions (lipid profile) were evaluated in the serum of the rats. Animals were sacrificed after the study period and liver tissue was isolated for histopathological changes. The mean results for groups I to V for SGOT levels in IU/L were: 53.57 ± 1.19, 167.72 ± 5.57, 54.72 ± 0.83, 69.41 ± 2.35 and 60.72 ± 1.5 respectively; for SGPT in IU/L were 37.00 ± 1.77, 118.16 ± 2.91, 61.41 ± 1.25, 47.92 ± 1.71 and 58.59 ± 1.81 respectively; for ALP in IU/L were 165.44 ± 4.84, 281.33 ± 7.11, 206 ± 6.95, 190.62±5.47 and 188.86 ± 2.5 respectively and for total bilirubin levels in mg/dl were 0.71± 0.66, 1.57 ± 0.1, 0.80 ± 0.20.88 ± 0.02 & 0.77 ± 0.03 respectively. The findings from this study showed a decrease in the liver enzymes and therefore suggests protective activity of Momordica charantia leaf extract against CCl4 induced hepatic toxicity.

scholarly journals Aktivitas Antiinflamasi Ekstrak Etanolik Daun Arbenan [Duchesnea indica (Jacks.) Focke]

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
Risda Waris ◽  
A. Mumtihanah Mursyid
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Volume Data ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Edema Volume ◽  
Group I ◽  
Duchesnea Indica ◽  
Auc Value ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Arbenan leaf is a medicinal plant that used in the healing of inflammation. The content of phenolic compounds, flavonoids, steroids and tannins contained in arbenan plants which play an important role in alternative medicine. Currently, scientific work of phytotherapy is an important alternative route in finding effective natural medicines with minimal side effects. The aim of this study was to determine the phytochemical properties and to determine the anti-inflammatory effect of arbenan leaf [Duchesnea indica (Jacks.) Focke] extract. In this study, nine male Wistar rats were tested in three treatment groups. Group I Na CMC, group II Na diclofenac and group III arbenan leaf extract. Inflammation in rats by inducing 1% carrageenan as much as 0.10 mL. The volume of edema per hour is known from the difference in the volume of the foot at certain hours with the volume of the normal foot. The AUC value of edema volume was calculated by the trapezoid method every one hour and the percen of anti-inflammatory power was calculated. The statistical analysis of the Least Significance Different (LSD) AUC value from the edema volume data showed that the two treatment groups, namely the Na diclofenac and the arbenan leaf extract group, were significantly different from the Na CMC group (P <0.05). So that both treatment groups have anti-inflammatory effects. The results showed that the ethanolik extract of arbenan leaves contained phenolic compounds, flavonoids and tannins. Then the ethanolic extract of arbenan leaves has anti-inflammatory activity of 0.31%.

scholarly journals Protective Effects of Gymnema inodorum Leaf Extract on Plasmodium berghei-Induced Hypoglycemia, Dyslipidemia, Liver Damage, and Acute Kidney Injury in Experimental Mice

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Kongsak Boonyapranai ◽  
Sirirat Surinkaew ◽  
Voravuth Somsak ◽  
Rujikorn Rattanatham
Keyword(s):  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Protective Effect ◽  
Liver Damage ◽  
Biological Markers ◽  
Plasmodium Berghei ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Protective Effects

Malaria complications are the most frequent cause of mortality from parasite infection. This study is aimed at investigating the protective effect of Gymnema inodorum leaf extract (GIE) on hypoglycemia, dyslipidemia, liver damage, and acute kidney injury induced by Plasmodium berghei infection in mice. Groups of ICR mice were inoculated with 1 × 10 7 parasitized erythrocytes of P. berghei ANKA and administered orally by gavage with 100, 250, and 500 mg/kg of GIE for 4 consecutive days. Healthy and untreated controls were given distilled water, while the positive control was treated with 10 mg/kg of chloroquine. The results showed that malaria-associated hypoglycemia, dyslipidemia, liver damage, and acute kidney injury were found in the untreated mice as indicated by the significant alteration of biological markers. On the contrary, in 250 and 500 mg/kg of GIE-treated mice, the biological markers were normal compared to healthy controls. The highest protective effect was found at 500 mg/kg similar to the CQ-treated group. However, GIE at a dose of 100 mg/kg did not show protection during malaria infection. This study demonstrated that GIE presented potential therapeutic effects on PbANKA-induced hypoglycemia, dyslipidemia, liver damage, and acute kidney injury. The results obtained confirm the prospect of G. inodorum as an essential source of new antimalarial compounds and justify folkloric use as an alternative malarial treatment.

scholarly journals Hepato-Renal Activities of Hydro-Methanol Leaf Extract of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius in Adult Male Wistar Rats

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 5-9
Author(s):  
Ijeoma Ezebuiro ◽  
Avweresuoghene Ododo ◽  
Uchechukwu Ifeanyichukwu Apugo
Keyword(s):  
Adult Male ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Protective Agent ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius ◽  
Group I ◽  
Male Wistar Rats ◽  
Liver And Kidney

Introduction: Medicinal plants such as Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (CA) have been studied over the years for their protective and curative potentials against a myriad of common global health challenges such as hepatorenal injuries. Objectives: To ascertaining the effects of the hydromethanol leaf extract of CA (HMLECA) on hepato-renal parameters in adult male wistar rats. Method: A total of 18 adult male wistar rats were divided into 3 groups of six rats each. Group I served as the negative control which received distilled water while groups 2 and 3 served as extract treatment groups which received 200 and 400 mg/kg BW of the HMLECA respectively. The administration was daily for a period of 58 days while blood sample for the biochemical analysis was drawn via cardiac puncture at the end of the study following light chloroform anaesthesia. Results and Discussion: The results showed that the administration of both doses of the extract produced no significant (P<0.05) effect on the levels of serum liver enzyme (AST, ALT, ALP), TP, ALB, electrolytes (K+, Na+ and HCO3–), Creatinine and Urea while that of the 400 mg/kg BW produced significant (P<0.05) decrease in the level of TB and Cl –. Hence, the administration of the leaf extract in this study did not elicit any toxic effect on both the liver and kidney functions and could be effective as hepato-renal protective agent. Keywords: Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, Liver function, Liver enzymes, Renal function, Serum biochemicals, Serum electrolytes

scholarly journals ANTIFERTILITY ACTIVITY OF DECASCHISTIA CROTONIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT ON MALE RATS

2019 ◽  
pp. 190-192
Author(s):  
AFSAR SHAIK ◽  
PRASANNA RAJU YALAVARTHI ◽  
CHANDRASEKHAR KOTHAPALLI BONNOTH
Keyword(s):  
Plant Extract ◽  
Normal Saline ◽  
Wistar Rats ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Sperm Count ◽  
Male Rats ◽  
Testosterone Levels ◽  
Group I ◽  
Male Wistar Rats ◽  
Dose Dependent

Objective: The objective was to investigate the male antifertility effect of Decaschistia crotonifolia leaf extract on male Wistar rats. Methods: The animals were divided into three groups of five animals each. The first group (I) served as control and received normal saline, and remaining Groups II and III were treated with plant extract at a dose of 200 and 400 mg/kg p.o., respectively, for 21 days. Results: Dose-dependent significant decrease in the weight of testes and epididymis was observed. Furthermore, a dose-related reduction in sperm count and motility was observed. A significant decrease in testosterone levels leading to infertility was also observed. Conclusion: The 70% methanolic leaf extract of D. crotonifolia has produced dose-dependent antifertility effect on male rats.

scholarly journals Syzygium Polyanthum Wight Leaf Extract Evaluation On Aedes Spp Instar III-IV Larvae

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-9
Author(s):  
Widyawati Tri ◽  
Rizky Ilham
Keyword(s):  
Insecticide Resistance ◽  
Larvicidal Activity ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Vectorial Capacity ◽  
Alternative Source ◽  
Dead Larva ◽  
Group I ◽  
Lethal Time

Aedes spp mosquitos are the vectors that most cause diseases.  The rise of insecticide resistance is related to the increasing of vectorial capacity. Plant can be used as an alternative source for controlling these vectors,  one of which is Syzygyium polyanthum (Wight). The present study was conducted to investigate the larvasidal properties of S. polyanthum leaf on Aedes spp instar III-IV. Ethanolic extract of S. polyanthum (EESP) was prepared by maceration using ethanol 70%. Larvae were divided into 7 groups (n=25, respectively). Group I to V consisted of different concentrations of EESP (100 (CI);150 (CII);200 (CIII);250 (CIV);300ppm (CV)); VI: Water (W) and VII : Temephos 1% (T). Larvacidal activity was evaluated by calculating the dead larva at 180. 360, 1440 and 2880 minutes to obtain Lethal Concentration 50% (LC50) and Lethal Time 50% (LT50) using Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS). The result showed that no larva found dead in W-treated group. Otherwise, the mortality of larva was increased with increasing of EESP concentration (CI to CV). LC50 and LT50 showed 213 ppm and 2410 minutes, respectively. We conclude that EESP has larvicidal activity on Aedes spp instar III-IV. Keywords: Aedes spp, extract, larvicidal, Syzygium polyanthum

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