Pub Date : 2024-02-27DOI: 10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i2517
Jane A. Agwu, C. Ogunka-Nnoka, Ngozi F. Okoye, Enyinnaya A. Ogbonnaya, O. E. Ezim
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of topical application of dichloromethane extract of Heterotis rotundifolia leaves on the iron,estrogen levels, haematology parameters and rate of wound healing closure. Excision wound (2cm) was induced on the dorsal skin of 75 wistar rats (176-308g) divided into five groups: control, 0.1g Vaseline, 0.1g gentamicin (reference drug), 0.1g extract+0.1g Vaseline (HRE1) and 0.2g extract+0.1g Vaseline (HRE2). At the end of days 1, 7, 14 and 21, rats were sacrificed and blood were collected for wound healing parameters. The iron level of HRE1 significantly decreased from days 1-21 with a significant difference (p<0.05) on day 14 compared to control and day 21 compared to gentamicin. Estrogen level showed a significant decrease with higher levels observed on day 7 for control and vaseline groups and on day 14 for gentamicin, HRE1 and HRE2. The haematological profile revealed an increase in PCV, Hb and RBC levels +and significant decrease in the Neutrophil concentration. Rate of wound healing (%) in HRE1 showed a higher value with complete healing compared to control and gentamicin. Heterotis rotundifolia leaves promotes dermal wound healing with blood boosting properties.
{"title":"Assessment of Wound Healing Potentials of Dichloromethane Extract of Heterotis rotundifolia Leaves in Female Wistar Rats","authors":"Jane A. Agwu, C. Ogunka-Nnoka, Ngozi F. Okoye, Enyinnaya A. Ogbonnaya, O. E. Ezim","doi":"10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i2517","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i2517","url":null,"abstract":"This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of topical application of dichloromethane extract of Heterotis rotundifolia leaves on the iron,estrogen levels, haematology parameters and rate of wound healing closure. Excision wound (2cm) was induced on the dorsal skin of 75 wistar rats (176-308g) divided into five groups: control, 0.1g Vaseline, 0.1g gentamicin (reference drug), 0.1g extract+0.1g Vaseline (HRE1) and 0.2g extract+0.1g Vaseline (HRE2). At the end of days 1, 7, 14 and 21, rats were sacrificed and blood were collected for wound healing parameters. The iron level of HRE1 significantly decreased from days 1-21 with a significant difference (p<0.05) on day 14 compared to control and day 21 compared to gentamicin. Estrogen level showed a significant decrease with higher levels observed on day 7 for control and vaseline groups and on day 14 for gentamicin, HRE1 and HRE2. The haematological profile revealed an increase in PCV, Hb and RBC levels +and significant decrease in the Neutrophil concentration. Rate of wound healing (%) in HRE1 showed a higher value with complete healing compared to control and gentamicin. Heterotis rotundifolia leaves promotes dermal wound healing with blood boosting properties.","PeriodicalId":15398,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research","volume":"27 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140424894","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-02-17DOI: 10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i2516
M. A. Kalam, Uzma Jan, A. Bhat, Bisma Ashraf
Celosia cristata, commonly known as 'cockscomb,' is an annual erect herb belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Locally referred to as 'Mawal,' it is cultivated in Kashmiri gardens for ornamental purposes and can be found growing naturally in the plains and up to an altitude of 5,000 ft. in the Himalayas. In traditional Unani Medicine, the seeds and inflorescence of Celosia cristata are utilized for treating various health conditions, including sexual weakness, leucorrhoea, haemorrhoids, haematuria, diarrhea, urinary tract infections, wounds, diabetes, and dysuria. Celosia species, including Celosia cristata, contains a diverse array of phytoconstituents such as phytosterols, saponin, alkaloids, phenols, tannins, flavonoids, and steroids. Numerous pharmacological studies have been conducted on this plant, revealing its hemostatic, hepatoprotective, antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-nociceptive, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties. This paper aims to shed light on the therapeutic applications of Celosia cristata based on both traditional Unani literature and scientific studies conducted on different parts of the plant.
{"title":"Sarwālī (Celosia cristata): Medicinal Importance in Perspective of Unani Medicine and Pharmacological Studies","authors":"M. A. Kalam, Uzma Jan, A. Bhat, Bisma Ashraf","doi":"10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i2516","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i2516","url":null,"abstract":"Celosia cristata, commonly known as 'cockscomb,' is an annual erect herb belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Locally referred to as 'Mawal,' it is cultivated in Kashmiri gardens for ornamental purposes and can be found growing naturally in the plains and up to an altitude of 5,000 ft. in the Himalayas. In traditional Unani Medicine, the seeds and inflorescence of Celosia cristata are utilized for treating various health conditions, including sexual weakness, leucorrhoea, haemorrhoids, haematuria, diarrhea, urinary tract infections, wounds, diabetes, and dysuria. Celosia species, including Celosia cristata, contains a diverse array of phytoconstituents such as phytosterols, saponin, alkaloids, phenols, tannins, flavonoids, and steroids. Numerous pharmacological studies have been conducted on this plant, revealing its hemostatic, hepatoprotective, antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-nociceptive, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties. This paper aims to shed light on the therapeutic applications of Celosia cristata based on both traditional Unani literature and scientific studies conducted on different parts of the plant.","PeriodicalId":15398,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research","volume":"85 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139959644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-02-15DOI: 10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i2515
Lucca Tamara Alves Carretta, Pedro Rodrigues Teixeira, Ana Clara Pirovani Dias, Carolina Mesquita Devens, Luiza Norbim Rones, Camila Kafuri Bonacossa, Cássio Newton Bomfim Barbosa
Aims: To evaluate the effects of the use of acupuncture as a treatment of chronic low back pain. Methodology: This study follows the integrative methodology of literature review, seeking articles published on PubMed, using keywords from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) to form the search Formula: Acupuncture AND "low back pain". Inclusion criteria were randomized controlled trials published between 2018 and 2023, with free full text available in english or portuguese. The exclusion criteria was not answering this review’s orienting question. Results: Several studies analyzed the efficacy of different acupuncture and electroacupuncture approaches in the treatment of chronic low back pain. One study highlighted invasive laser acupuncture with different wavelengths, revealing improvements in pain and disability scales after 4 weeks. Another research compared electroacupuncture at various frequencies, observing similar reductions in pain between the groups. Combined acupuncture (hands and ear) was more effective than usual medical treatment, showing greater reduction in pain and cure rate. Both electroacupuncture and manual acupuncture also demonstrated efficacy in reducing pain intensity and quality. Acupuncture with embedded wires stood out, showing positive and rapid results in chronic low back pain. Another study revealed that both electroacupuncture and a placebo had positive impacts on pain intensity. Conclusion: Even though there are multiple forms of acupuncture used throughout the studies, and even those that appear on multiple studies are done differently on those appearances, all are used as a way to reduce CLBP. In that sense, the positive effects from using traditional acupuncture or some different form of acupuncture as a treatment for CLBP is highlighted by the results from the studies that were a part of this review.
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Pub Date : 2024-02-15DOI: 10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i2515
Lucca Tamara Alves Carretta, Pedro Rodrigues Teixeira, Ana Clara Pirovani Dias, Carolina Mesquita Devens, Luiza Norbim Rones, Camila Kafuri Bonacossa, Cássio Newton Bomfim Barbosa
Aims: To evaluate the effects of the use of acupuncture as a treatment of chronic low back pain. Methodology: This study follows the integrative methodology of literature review, seeking articles published on PubMed, using keywords from Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) to form the search Formula: Acupuncture AND "low back pain". Inclusion criteria were randomized controlled trials published between 2018 and 2023, with free full text available in english or portuguese. The exclusion criteria was not answering this review’s orienting question. Results: Several studies analyzed the efficacy of different acupuncture and electroacupuncture approaches in the treatment of chronic low back pain. One study highlighted invasive laser acupuncture with different wavelengths, revealing improvements in pain and disability scales after 4 weeks. Another research compared electroacupuncture at various frequencies, observing similar reductions in pain between the groups. Combined acupuncture (hands and ear) was more effective than usual medical treatment, showing greater reduction in pain and cure rate. Both electroacupuncture and manual acupuncture also demonstrated efficacy in reducing pain intensity and quality. Acupuncture with embedded wires stood out, showing positive and rapid results in chronic low back pain. Another study revealed that both electroacupuncture and a placebo had positive impacts on pain intensity. Conclusion: Even though there are multiple forms of acupuncture used throughout the studies, and even those that appear on multiple studies are done differently on those appearances, all are used as a way to reduce CLBP. In that sense, the positive effects from using traditional acupuncture or some different form of acupuncture as a treatment for CLBP is highlighted by the results from the studies that were a part of this review.
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Pub Date : 2024-01-29DOI: 10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i1513
D. Luhulima, Welly Saluntondok, Nafisah Erica Maulidiani Irwan
COVID-19 is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. COVID-19 is divided into several clinical symptoms based on a person's experiences. In severe clinical signs of COVID-19, D –Dimer will be significantly higher. This study aims to determine D-Dimer levels in COVID-19 patients aged 45 – 70 and uses a descriptive-analytic method with a retrospective cross-sectional design. The number of samples was 198 patients whose D-Dimer levels were checked and 127 patients who received anticoagulant prophylaxis. The research samples were all medical records of patients suffering from COVID-19 aged 45 - 70 years and who had checked D-Dimer levels at RSU UKI from December 2020 to September 2021 found that 145 patients (73.2%) had normal D-Dimer levels, 53 patients (26.8%) had increased D-Dimer levels. The distribution of women were 100 patients (50.5%), and men were 98 patients (49.5%), the highest range was aged 54 - 62 years with 74 patients (37.4%), clinical symptoms were being experienced by 122 patients (61.6%), and comorbid hypertension was the most common disease with 64 patients (32.3%). A significant relationship was found between D-Dimer levels and comorbidities (p=0.04). Anticoagulant prophylaxis was given to 127 patients, with mild symptoms experienced by five patients (3.6%), moderate symptoms experienced by 73 patients (57.5%), and severe symptoms experienced by 49 patients (38.6%). However, no significant relationship was found (p=0.66) between administering anticoagulant prophylaxis and D-Dimer levels in patients with mild, moderate, or severe symptoms.
{"title":"Characteristics of D-Dimer Levels in Patients Confirmed Positive for COVID-19 Aged 45 – 70 Years at UKI Hospital for the Period December 2020 – September 2021","authors":"D. Luhulima, Welly Saluntondok, Nafisah Erica Maulidiani Irwan","doi":"10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i1513","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i1513","url":null,"abstract":"COVID-19 is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. COVID-19 is divided into several clinical symptoms based on a person's experiences. In severe clinical signs of COVID-19, D –Dimer will be significantly higher. This study aims to determine D-Dimer levels in COVID-19 patients aged 45 – 70 and uses a descriptive-analytic method with a retrospective cross-sectional design. The number of samples was 198 patients whose D-Dimer levels were checked and 127 patients who received anticoagulant prophylaxis. The research samples were all medical records of patients suffering from COVID-19 aged 45 - 70 years and who had checked D-Dimer levels at RSU UKI from December 2020 to September 2021 found that 145 patients (73.2%) had normal D-Dimer levels, 53 patients (26.8%) had increased D-Dimer levels. The distribution of women were 100 patients (50.5%), and men were 98 patients (49.5%), the highest range was aged 54 - 62 years with 74 patients (37.4%), clinical symptoms were being experienced by 122 patients (61.6%), and comorbid hypertension was the most common disease with 64 patients (32.3%). A significant relationship was found between D-Dimer levels and comorbidities (p=0.04). Anticoagulant prophylaxis was given to 127 patients, with mild symptoms experienced by five patients (3.6%), moderate symptoms experienced by 73 patients (57.5%), and severe symptoms experienced by 49 patients (38.6%). However, no significant relationship was found (p=0.66) between administering anticoagulant prophylaxis and D-Dimer levels in patients with mild, moderate, or severe symptoms.","PeriodicalId":15398,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research","volume":"56 35","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140486940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-01-29DOI: 10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i2514
Dame Joyce Pohan, John Jackson Yang
Indonesia is famous for its diversity of plant sources that are beneficial for health, including the Putri Malu plant (Mimosa pudica Linn). Putri Malu leaves contain compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and tannins, which are antibacterial. This research aims to determine the effect of Putri Malu leaves ethanol extract as an inhibitor against Vibrio cholerae. This research is experimental in vivo using the Kirby-Baurer disk diffusion method. The Putri Malu leaf extract concentrations used were 100 mg/ml, 50 mg/ml, 25 mg/ml, 12.5 mg/ml, 6.25 mg/ml, 3.125 mg/ml, and 1.5625 mg/ml. The antibiotic tetracycline 30 mcg was used as a positive control, and distilled water was used as a negative control. The average diameter of the Vibrio cholerae inhibition zone was 21.00 mm and 0 mm for the positive control and negative control, respectively. The average diameter of the bacterial inhibition zone for Putri Malu leaf extract was 2.36 mm, 1.26 mm, 0.96 mm, 1.30 mm, 0.80 mm, 0.60 mm, and 0.36 mm, respectively. Based on the data, it can be concluded that Putri Malu leaf extract is less effective in inhibiting Vibrio cholerae growth.
{"title":"Effect of Putri Malu (Mimosa pudica Linn) Leaf Extract as an Inhibitor of Vibrio cholerae Growth","authors":"Dame Joyce Pohan, John Jackson Yang","doi":"10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i2514","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i2514","url":null,"abstract":"Indonesia is famous for its diversity of plant sources that are beneficial for health, including the Putri Malu plant (Mimosa pudica Linn). Putri Malu leaves contain compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and tannins, which are antibacterial. This research aims to determine the effect of Putri Malu leaves ethanol extract as an inhibitor against Vibrio cholerae. This research is experimental in vivo using the Kirby-Baurer disk diffusion method. The Putri Malu leaf extract concentrations used were 100 mg/ml, 50 mg/ml, 25 mg/ml, 12.5 mg/ml, 6.25 mg/ml, 3.125 mg/ml, and 1.5625 mg/ml. The antibiotic tetracycline 30 mcg was used as a positive control, and distilled water was used as a negative control. The average diameter of the Vibrio cholerae inhibition zone was 21.00 mm and 0 mm for the positive control and negative control, respectively. The average diameter of the bacterial inhibition zone for Putri Malu leaf extract was 2.36 mm, 1.26 mm, 0.96 mm, 1.30 mm, 0.80 mm, 0.60 mm, and 0.36 mm, respectively. Based on the data, it can be concluded that Putri Malu leaf extract is less effective in inhibiting Vibrio cholerae growth.","PeriodicalId":15398,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research","volume":"55 36","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140486956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Self-medication is the choice of using medication without a prescription from a doctor to treat certain minor illnesses. When carrying out self-medication, paying attention to the rational use of drugs is necessary. This study aims to see the picture of self-medication regarding the use of generic drugs among students at the Faculty of Medicine and Non-Medical Faculty of the Indonesian Christian University class of 2018, using a descriptive survey method, with a total sample of 134 respondents. When carrying out self-medication, students mainly obtain medicines from pharmacies (61.9%) and information about these medicines from relatives/family/friends (49.2%). Most students use branded generic drugs because these drugs are more effective. Based on drug class, students prefer to use generic drugs with free/limited free groups. Meanwhile, based on the accuracy of using generic drugs, most students use drugs not following the prescribed usage recommendations or not following rational drug use.
{"title":"Overview of Self-medication on the Use of Generic Drugs in Medical Faculty Students and College Students Non-faculty of Medicine","authors":"Romauli Lumbantobing, Ronny, Augrelia Dheavanka Rantepasang","doi":"10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i1512","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i1512","url":null,"abstract":"Self-medication is the choice of using medication without a prescription from a doctor to treat certain minor illnesses. When carrying out self-medication, paying attention to the rational use of drugs is necessary. This study aims to see the picture of self-medication regarding the use of generic drugs among students at the Faculty of Medicine and Non-Medical Faculty of the Indonesian Christian University class of 2018, using a descriptive survey method, with a total sample of 134 respondents. When carrying out self-medication, students mainly obtain medicines from pharmacies (61.9%) and information about these medicines from relatives/family/friends (49.2%). Most students use branded generic drugs because these drugs are more effective. Based on drug class, students prefer to use generic drugs with free/limited free groups. Meanwhile, based on the accuracy of using generic drugs, most students use drugs not following the prescribed usage recommendations or not following rational drug use.","PeriodicalId":15398,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140492527","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-01-25DOI: 10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i1510
A. Balkrishna, Prashant Katiyar, Muskan Chauhan, Jaya Upreti, V. Arya
Background: The escalating prevalence of stress and anxiety disorders has emerged as a pronounced public health concern, exerting a profound impact on the global well-being of individuals. Despite its increasing recognition, empirical investigations into the precise application of Reiki therapy for stress and anxiety disorders remain scant. Primary Study Objective: This pilot study aims to fill this critical void by delving into the potential benefits of Reiki therapy as a complementary intervention for the treatment and management of stress and anxiety. Methods: In this observational study, 31 volunteers self-reporting stress, anxiety, or psychological disorders were enrolled according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was assessed using the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Questionnaire for anxiety and depression. Pre- and post-treatment HRQoL scores were meticulously compared, and the significance of the disparities in these scores was meticulously computed. Setting: The study was conducted at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar. Results: Analysis was restricted to volunteers who completed the 3-day Reiki sessions. Strikingly, statistically significant enhancements were discerned across all outcome measures, encompassing positive affect, negative affect, pain, drowsiness, tiredness, nausea, appetite, shortness of breath, anxiety, depression, and overall well-being (P<0.0001). Conclusion: The constancy and extensive scope of these improvements suggest that Reiki therapy may not only address specific symptoms but also contribute significantly to a predominant escalation of mental and physical health.
{"title":"Integrated Reiki Therapy for the Treatment and Management of Psychosomatic Disorders: A Pilot Study","authors":"A. Balkrishna, Prashant Katiyar, Muskan Chauhan, Jaya Upreti, V. Arya","doi":"10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i1510","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i1510","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The escalating prevalence of stress and anxiety disorders has emerged as a pronounced public health concern, exerting a profound impact on the global well-being of individuals. Despite its increasing recognition, empirical investigations into the precise application of Reiki therapy for stress and anxiety disorders remain scant. \u0000Primary Study Objective: This pilot study aims to fill this critical void by delving into the potential benefits of Reiki therapy as a complementary intervention for the treatment and management of stress and anxiety. \u0000Methods: In this observational study, 31 volunteers self-reporting stress, anxiety, or psychological disorders were enrolled according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was assessed using the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Questionnaire for anxiety and depression. Pre- and post-treatment HRQoL scores were meticulously compared, and the significance of the disparities in these scores was meticulously computed. \u0000Setting: The study was conducted at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar. \u0000Results: Analysis was restricted to volunteers who completed the 3-day Reiki sessions. Strikingly, statistically significant enhancements were discerned across all outcome measures, encompassing positive affect, negative affect, pain, drowsiness, tiredness, nausea, appetite, shortness of breath, anxiety, depression, and overall well-being (P<0.0001). \u0000Conclusion: The constancy and extensive scope of these improvements suggest that Reiki therapy may not only address specific symptoms but also contribute significantly to a predominant escalation of mental and physical health.","PeriodicalId":15398,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research","volume":"20 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139597290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-01-25DOI: 10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i1511
M. A. Kalam, Abdul Habib, Khan Sabiha Arzoo, Wasim Ahmad, Riyaz Ahmad, Mohammad Avid
Lavandula angustifolia Mill., commonly known as lavender, is a highly regarded medicinal herb in Unani Medicine. Its aerial parts, including leaves and flowers, are utilized for their therapeutic properties, and the plant is a common ingredient in cosmetic products. The essential oil derived from lavender is known for its sedative, carminative, anti-depressive, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. These pharmacological effects are attributed to various bioactive compounds like betulin, betulinic acid, lactone, 3 beta-formyl ursolic acid, essential oil, glycolic acid, valeric acid, and linalyl acetate. This review aims to comprehensively explore Lavandula angustifolia Mill., covering identification, pharmacological actions, traditional uses, and recent scientific investigations. Utilizing a diverse range of sources, including scientific literature and research studies, the review adopts a comprehensive approach to compile information. The diverse array of bioactive constituents in lavender contributes to its medicinal profile, making it a versatile herbal remedy. Emphasis is placed on documenting and highlighting various pharmacological activities, reinforcing lavender's status as a potent therapeutic agent. Beyond its medicinal applications, the review delves into lavender's historical uses in Unani Medicine and its contemporary role in cosmetic formulations. Lavandula angustifolia Mill. emerges as a herbal powerhouse, offering a holistic approach to health and well-being. This review serves as a valuable resource for practitioners of traditional medicine and modern science alike, bridging the gap between historical wisdom and contemporary research in the realm of herbal medicine.
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Pub Date : 2024-01-15DOI: 10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i1509
Ani Oranda Panjaitan, Silphia Novelyn, Ekarini Daroedono, Yasinta Putri Chairulnisa, Anastacia Justine, Iga Ayu Parandida, Yosephine Vania Wiharianti, F. E. Siagian
Aims: To describe a simple basic complementary humanity act such as nursing home visit that can help a group of marginalized and abandoned elderly with no family who live together as residents of a non-profit nursing home feel better with simple but universal human touch and also to maintain or improve the functional status of elderly and reduce the use of institutional care services; an approach that can be consider as an alternative that complement the medical management of the elderly Study Design: Interventional cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Private non-profit nursing home Yayasan Bunga Bakung, north Jakarta, Indonesia, between November-December 2023. Methodology: 12 individuals (1 man, 11 women; age range 65-85 years) with geriatric syndrome whose previously live alone with no family, no social security, abandoned and marginalized, which are then accommodated and maintained by a non-profit foundation in a nursing home as subject to our visit. Three out of these 12 residents have definite post-stroke condition with weakness or paralysis on one side of their body, and having problems with co-ordination and balance. 7 out of 12 suffer from hypertension. We conducted five simple and basic nursing home visit to maintain and improve the functional status of elderly and minimize the use of institutional care services. In the first two visit, a small advanced team conducted simple focus group discussion (to the management in the first visit, and to the inmates during the second visit) regarding the daily management of the continuity of nursing homes as well as the advantages and disadvantages and future hopes felt by the inmates. The third visit is our main social activity which centered on all the elderly and followed by the fourth and fifth visit where simple observation and analysis of the inmate’s response to the previous visit conducted. Results: Observation conducted during the fourth and fifth showed a slight improvement. This basic risk limitation group intervention) related to the performance of the elderly, such as in the context of topics of conversation among themselves as well as increased personal perceptions regarding feelings of worth, being given attention, being considered present and important. A risk limitation group approach like the one that we did seems promising, but further scientific evidence is needed Conclusion: Non-invasive complementary humanitarian approach for maintaining and even improving functional status of elderly is a possible approach that may produce happiness and well-being, and reduce medical as well as financial burden, hence improving the real time psycho-biological welfare is part of the management of geriatric problem. This approach, however, need further work to validate reliability.
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