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The Hypoglycemic Activity and Safety of Aqueous Stem Bark Extracts of Acacia nilotica

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

Acacia nilotica is used traditionally to manage several diseases including Diabetes mellitus, however, its efficacy and safety is not well evaluated. The aim of this study was to determine in vivo the hypoglycemic activity ...

In vivo Safety of Dichloromethane-Methanolic Extract of Allium sativum in Normal Mice

Kariuki, D.M.; Gaichu, D.M.; Mburu, D.N.; Ngugi, M.P. (OMICS International, 2017)

The indiscriminate use of Allium sativum in treatment of various diseases can pose a great danger to various body functions. Assessment of the effect of the extract on haematological and biochemical parameters can be ...

In-Vivo Antidiabetic Activity and Safety of The Aqueous Stem Bark Extract of Kleinia squarrosa

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

Kleinia squarrosa has been used traditionally to manage several diseases including diabetes, however, its efficacy and safety is not well evaluated. The aim of this study was to determine in-vivo hypoglycemic activity ...

Caesalpinia volkensii: Volkensii: Unexploited Natural Source of Medicine

Ndile, Michael Musila; Mbinda, Wilton Mwema; Ngugi, Mathew Piero (The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2018)

The plant of the species Caesalpinia volkensii has diverse traditional use. This review aims at providing an overview of the plants traditional utility and scientific potential in managing both infectious and lifestyle diseases. ...

In Vivo antidiabetic activity of the aqueous leaf extract of croton macrostachyus in alloxan induced diabetic mice

Arika, W.M.; Abdirahman, Y.A.; Mawia, M.A.; Wambua, K.F.; Nyamai, D.M.; Ogola, P.E.; Kiboi, N.G.; Nyandoro, H.O.; Agyirifo, D.S.; Ngugi, M.P.; Njagi, E.N.M. (OMICS International, 2015)

The folklore reports from traditional medical practitioners that Croton macrostachyus has bioactivity against several diseases including diabetes mellitus have not been scientifically evaluated. The aim of this study was ...

Hypoglycemic Effect of Lippia javanica in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Mice

Arika, W.M.; Abdirahman, Y.A.; Mawia, M.M.; Wambua, K.F.; Nyamai, D.M.; Ogola, P.E.; Kiboi, N.G.; Nyandoro, H.O.; Njagi, S.M.; Agyirifo, D.S.; Ngugi, M.P.; Njagi, E.N.M. (OMICS International, 2015)

Lippia javanica is widely distributed throughout Kenya where it is used extensively in traditional herbal preparations. An infusion of the leaves is commonly used as a decongestant for colds and coughs including ...

Blood Glucose Lowering Effect and Safety of the Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Zanha africana

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

Zanha africana 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 activity ...

In Vivo Anti-diabetic Effects of Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Rhoicissus tridentata in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Mice

Mukundi, M. J.; Njagi, E.N.M.; Piero, N. M.; Murugi, N. J.; Agyirifo, S. D.; Gathumbi, K. P.; Muchugi, N. A. (2015)

The drawbacks associated with conventional anti-diabetic agents have largely stimulated desire for alternative and complementary anti-diabetic agents, majority of which are plant-derived. The medicinal plant, Rhoicissus ...

Potential Anti-diabetic Effects and Safety of Aqueous Extracts of Urtica dioica Collected from Narok County, Kenya

Mukundi, Mwangi J.; Mwaniki, Njagi E.N.; Ngugi, M.P.; Murugi, Njagi J.; Juma, Kelvin K.; Yusuf, Abdirahman A.; Mwonjoria, John K.; Ngetich, Alex K.; Agyirifo, Daniel S.; Gathumbi, Peter K.; Muchugi, Alice N. (OMICS International, 2017)

Drug bio screening for potential anti-diabetics is scientifically motivated by the desire to discover newer, safer and affordable drugs that complement conventional strategies for management of diabetes. Urtica dioica ...

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 ...