Antibacterial and antioxidant studies of silver nanoparticles formulated from Erythrina senegalensis stem bark extract.

Erythrina senegalensis, belongs to the family of Fabaceae and it has been used traditionally to treat microbial infections and diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study was to formulate silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from the methanol stem bark extract of Erythrina senegalensis and to evaluate the antibacterial and antioxidant effects of the nanoparticles. The methanol extract was screened qualitatively for the presence of tannins, alkaloids, saponins and flavonoids using standard protocols.

In vivo evaluation of the traditional uses of Salvia veneris Hedge and development of a topical formulation for localized pain and inflammation.

Salvia veneris is endemic to Cyprus and used for pain relief and infectious diseases by local people. This study aimed to evaluate folkloric uses of Salvia veneris and develop a topical formulation for analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects as an alternative to NSAIDs. The analgesic activity of Salvia veneris ethanol extract was studied using an acetic acid-induced writhing test in mice and formalin-induced paw licking in rats.

Formulation and in vitro evaluation of polymeric metronidazole nanoparticles.

The purpose of this research was to formulate metronidazole nanoparticles with the incorporation of acrylate methacrylate copolymer (Eudragit® RS 100) as the synthetic polymer using a nano spray-dryer. The formulated metronidazole nanoparticles were evaluated using scanning electron microscope, X-ray powder diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry and Fourier transform infra-red spectrophotometry. The results of the morphological analysis showed that the formulated nanoparticles were smooth, spherical with uniform distribution and polydispersity index (PDI) values between 0.

Integration of medicinal plants into the traditional system of medicine for the treatment of cancer in Sokoto State, Nigeria.

This study was designed to explore and record various medicinal plants integrated into the traditional system of medicine for the treatment of cancer. The traditional system of medicine is a routine practiced among the indigenous ethnic groups of Sokoto state. A semi-structured questionnaire was designed and used for data collection around the selected Local Government Areas.

Acute and sub-acute toxicity of aqueous extract of aerial parts of N. E. Brown in mice and rats.

N. E. Brown (Asclepiadaceae) is a cactus-like shaped shrub widely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, infertility and impotence.