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Herbal Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Nyamai, D.W.; Arika, W.M.; Rachuonyo, H.O.; Wambani, J.R.; Ngugi, M.P. (OMICS International, 2016)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an age dependent condition that affects old men. The condition is associated with symptoms like frequency in urination, hesistancy, nocturia, weak urine stream and sexual dysfunction. ...

In Vivo Safety of Aqueous Extracts of Maytemus putterlickoides, Senna spectabilis and Olinia usambarensis on Mice Models

Mugweru, F.G.; Nyamai, D.W.; Arika, W.M.; Mworia, J.K.; Ngugi, M.P.; Njagi, E.N.M.; Ngeranwa, J.J.N. (OMICS International, 2016)

Plant products are used as the primary health care in developing countries due to their availability and affordability compared to conventional methods. It is estimated that more than 80% of the world’s population use herbal ...

Evaluation of In Vivo Toxicity of Dichloromethane: Methanolic Leaf Extracts of Prosopis juliflora in Female Wistar Albino Rats

Osano, K.O.; Nyamai, D.W.; Ogola, R.O.; Arika, W.M.; Bina, M.W.; Mburu, D.N.; Ngugi, M.P. (OMICS International, 2016)

Prosopis juliflora (Mathenge) is an exotic, evergreen leguminous plant found in the dry Coastal, Rift Valley and Northern parts of Kenya. It is tolerant to extreme environmental conditions, rated among top 100 most ...

Analgesic Potential of Acetone Leaf Extract of Caesalpinia volkensii Harms in Mice

Mworia, J.K.; Gitahi, S.M.; Juma, K.K.; Njagi, J.M.; Mwangi, B.M.; Aliyu, U.; Njoroge, W.A.; Mwonjoria, K.J.; Nyamai, D.W.; Ngugi, M.P.; Ngeranwa, J.J.N. (OMICS International, 2015)

Pain is defined as unpleasant feeling essential for body’s defense system. It acts as a warning signal against disturbances in the body. Conventional antinociceptives are expensive and have many side effects. Continued ...

Hypoglycemic Effect of Ocimum Lamiifolium in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Mice

Arika, W.M.; Rachuonyo, H.O.; Muchori, A.N.; Lagat, R.C.; Mawia, A.M.; Wambani, J.R.; Wambua, F.K.; Nyamai, D.W.; Ogola, P.E.; Kiboi, N.G.; Ouko, R.O.; Njagi, S.M.; Muruthi, C.W.; Ngugi, M.P.; Njagi, E.N.M. (OMICS International, 2015)

Plant remedies are the mainstay of treatment in underdeveloped regions owing to the side effects, unavailability and unaffordability of the conventional therapy. Among the traditional plants that have been used as an ...

Growth Performance of Domesticated Prunus africana Population in Muguga, Kiambu County, Kenya

Nyamai, D.W.; Mawia, A.M.; Wambua, F.K.; Abdirahman, Y.A.; Osano, K.; Lagat, R.; Mumbi, B.; Arika, W.M.; Juma, K.K.; Anyango, E.; Mulugeta, M.; Ngugi, M.P.; Muchugi, A.; Ng’ang’a, M.; Burugu, M.W. (2015)

Prunus africana (Hook. f.) is an evergreen tree that grows in African mountains. The species’ bark and bark extracts are used for the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia. High demand for the bark and bark extracts ...

Mineral Elements Content of Selected Kenyan Antidiabetic Medicinal Plants

Arika, W.M.; Ogola, P.E.; Nyamai, D.W.; Mawia, A.M.; Wambua, F.K.; Kiboi, N.G.; Wambani, J.R.; Njagi, S.M.; Rachuonyo, H.O.; Emmah, K.O.; Lagat, R.C.; Muruthi, C.W.; Abdirahman, Y.A.; Agyirifo, D.S.; Ouko, R.O.; Ngugi, M.P.; Njagi, E.N.M. (OMICS International, 2016)

The use of herbal medicine as an unconventional health treatment is gaining considerable recognition and popularity worldwide. Despite skepticism and a lack of medical evidence to support its therapeutic efficacy, use ...

In-Vivo Anti-hyperglycemic Activity and Safety of The Aqueous Stem Bark Extracts of Aloe secundiflora

Abdirahman, Y.A.; Juma, K.K.; Nyamai, D.W.; Njagi, J.M.; Agyirifo, D.S.; Ngugi, M.P.; Gathumbi, P.K.; Ngeranwa, J.J.N.; Njagi, E.N.M. (OMICS International, 2015)

Aloe secundiflora has been used traditionally to manage many diseases including diabetes, however, its antidiabetic activity and safety is not well evaluated. The aim of this study was to determine in vivo hypoglycemic ...

Antimicrobial Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Maytemus putterlickoides, Senna spectabilis and Olinia usambarensis on Selected Diarrhea-Causing Bacteria

Mugweru, F.G.; Nyamai, D.W.; Arika, W.M.; Ngugi, M.P.; Gathumbi, P.K.; Njagi, E.N.M.; Ngeranwa, J.J.N. (OMICS International, 2016)

Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among children under the age of five years in the developing world. Opportunistic bacteria have been identified as the major cause of diarrhea in HIV ...

Determination of Background Ionizing Radiations in Selected Buildings in Nairobi County, Kenya

Ogola, P.E.; Arika, W.M.; Nyamai, D.W.; Osano, K.O.; Rachuonyo, H.O.; Wambani, J.R.; Lagat, R.C.; Njagi, S.M.; Mumenya, S.W.; Koteng’, A.; Ngugi, M.P.; Oduor, R.O. (OMICS International, 2016)

A survey taken by the world health organization (WHO) and the international commission on radiation protection (ICRP) shows that certain materials used for the construction of such buildings (rocks soils) are known to be ...