Amorphophallus paeoniifolius commonly known as “Jimikand”, “Elephant foot yam” is one of the underutilized aroid of araceae family. It is tuberous, stout indigenous herbs used in ayurvedic medicine system for treating various human ailments. In recent years the popularity of complementary medicine has increased. The present review compiles the existing literature related to botanical descriptio...

Affiliations: Tatiana Christides, Department of Life and Sports Science, Faculty of Engineering & Science, University of Greenwich, United Kingdom David Wray, Department of Pharmaceutical, Chemical & Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Engineering & Science, University of Greenwich, United Kingdom Richard McBride, Department of Life and Sports Science, Faculty of Engineering & Science, Universit...

Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. Molecular Bio/Sciences Limited, 124 MCC Road, Calabar, Nigeria. Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria. Chemical, Biological and Agricultural Pluridisciplinary Research Center (CPQBA), University of Campinas, Camp...

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background: to determine the prevalence and patterns of complementary and alternative medicine (cam) use in urban population in isfahan. methods: in a cross–sectional study through two-stage sampling methods, 870 individuals were selected from isfahan province, center of iran. we selected 20 clusters randomly and chose one household from each cluster by chance then 24 households were included...

context the feeling of abdominal fullness, bloating, and movement of gas in the abdomen is a very uncomfortable sensation termed flatulence. since flatulence is one of the most common gastrointestinal symptoms that is bothersome to patients, it is important to identify effective methods to resolve this issue. in modern medicine, management of flatulence is often not satisfactory. on the other h...

recent findings in stem cell biology have opened a new window in regenerative medicine. the endometrium possesses mesenchymal stem cells (mscs) called endometrial stem cells (enscs) having specific regenerative properties linked to adult stem cells. they contribute in tissue remodeling and engineering and were shown to have immuno-modulating effects. many clinical trials were undertaken to asce...

throughout history, many different cultures have recognized the potential use of garlic for prevention and treatment of different diseases. recent studies support the effects of garlic and its extracts in a wide range of applications. these studies raised the possibility of revival of garlic therapeutic values in different diseases. different compounds in garlic are thought to reduce the risk f...