Antioxidative and anti-diabetic effects of Tapinanthus cordifolius leaf extract on high-fat diet and streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetic rats.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains a global health concern despite current treatment options. This study investigated the potential of Tapinanthus cordifolius (TC) leaf extract as a therapeutic agent for T2DM. T2DM was induced in rats using a high-fat diet and streptozotocin.

Antidiarrhoeal effects of the methanol extract of the aerial parts of Mitracarpus villosus.

Mitracarpus villosus (S.W) DC is used as treatment for diarrhoea and dysentery in some communities of West Africa. This study aimed to investigate the antidiarrhoeal effects of the methanol extract of the aerial parts of Mitracarpus villosus in mice to substantiate its use as an antidiarrhoeal preparation in traditional medicine.

Anti-ulcer and wound healing activities of Sida corymbosa in rats.

Background: There are strong beliefs in the efficacy of traditional medical systems worldwide. Many herbs have been acclaimed to possess antiulcer effects and could be unexplored sources of new lead compounds. Sida corymbosa R.

Anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of extract of Anchomanes difformis in rats.

Anchomanes difformis is a tropical plant that has been used in folklore to treat diverse complications. The leaf extract of A. difformis was investigated for possible anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory effects in albino wistar rats.