Mechanisms of Vasodilation Induced by Medicinal Plants: A Mini-Review

Ebeigbe, A. B.; Arishe, Olufunke

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“…2 In addition, phenolic acids and anthocyanins in H. sabdariffa have a vasorelaxant effect, which helps lower blood pressure. 46 This study showed that the infusions of H. sabdariffa, C. sativus, and their combinations demonstrated powerful inhibitory effects against ACE. Among all formulations, the infusion HC3 showed the highest inhibitory activity against ACE, even though the effect shown by Captopril remained the strongest compared to all infusions.…”

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Phytochemical Composition and Inhibitory Activities of Hibiscus sabdariffa and Cucumis sativus Infusions Against Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme

2023

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Hibiscus sabdariffa and Cucumis sativus are often used in ethnomedicinal practice for treating several health conditions, including hypertension. The present study aimed to investigate the in vitro inhibitory activities of H. sabdariffa and C. sativus against angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and their phytochemical properties directly from their infusions. Each infusion was prepared with a concentration of 10, 20, and 30 grams of plant material in 300 ml of hot distilled water. Combinations of both plants were also prepared in 1:1, 2:1, and 1:2 ratios. The inhibitory activities were determined by the colorimetric method. The results showed that the highest inhibition rates of H. sabdariffa and C. sativus infusions were 88.741±0.001% and 92.180±0.001%, respectively. Meanwhile, the highest inhibition rate of the combination infusion was obtained from the ratio of H. sabdariffa: C. sativus (1:2), which was 96.062±0.001%, although this result was still below the inhibitory activity of Captopril (97.393±0.001%). The phytochemical screening results indicated that H. sabdariffa infusions contain saponins and tannins, and C. sativus infusions contain alkaloids, saponins, and terpenoids. This study concluded that the infusion with the ratio of H. sabdariffa: C. sativus (1:2) demonstrated the strongest inhibitory activity against ACE and, therefore, could potentially be utilized as a functional drink for managing hypertension.

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Phytochemical Composition and Inhibitory Activities of Hibiscus sabdariffa and Cucumis sativus Infusions Against Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme

2023

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Post Abortion Counselling Method and Emotional Counselling Method

Oyeyipo¹

2023

British Journal of Contemporary Education

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This study was designed to investigate Post Abortion Counselling Method and Emotional Counselling among Mothers in Cross River State, Nigeria. The selection was done through the sampling and purposive sampling technique. The questionnaire (called SMCQ) was the instrument used for data collection. The instrument was subjected to face validity by one expert in guidance and counselling and two experts in measurement and evaluation in the Faculty of Education, University of Calabar. The reliability estimate of the instrument was established through the Cronbach Alfa reliability method. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was the statistical analysis technique adopted to test the hypotheses under study. All hypotheses were subjected to testing at .05 level of significance. From the data analysis, the researcher found that post abortion counselling and emotional counselling methods significantly influence safe motherhood practices among women of reproductive age. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher recommended among others that women considered health facilities as not fully prepared to provide respectful maternal care. The researcher noted that when women are treated disrespectfully, these poor treatment discourages them from taking counselling and practising safe motherhood.

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Mechanisms of Vasodilation Induced by Medicinal Plants: A Mini-Review

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Phytochemical Composition and Inhibitory Activities of Hibiscus sabdariffa and Cucumis sativus Infusions Against Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme

Phytochemical Composition and Inhibitory Activities of Hibiscus sabdariffa and Cucumis sativus Infusions Against Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme

Post Abortion Counselling Method and Emotional Counselling Method

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