The use of medicinal herbs in gynecological and pregnancy-related disorders by Jordanian women: a review of folkloric practice vs. evidence-based pharmacology

A Akour, V Kasabri, FU Afifi, N Bulatova - Pharmaceutical Biology, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Context National statistical reports in Jordan indicate a decrease in the total fertility rate
along with a parallel increase in contraceptive use. The folkloric use of medicinal herbs in …

Antioxidant, antifungal, and aphicidal activity of the triterpenoids spinasterol and 22,23-dihydrospinasterol from leaves of Citrullus colocynthis L.

M Ahmed, AR Sajid, A Javeed, M Aslam, T Ahsan… - Scientific reports, 2022 - nature.com
Terpenoids from natural plant sources are valuable for their diverse biological activities that
have important roles in the medical and agrochemical industries. In this study, we assessed …

[PDF][PDF] Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of Citrullus colocynthis (Linn.) Schrad against Staphylococcus aureus

S Najafi, N Sanadgol, BS Nejad, MA Beiragi… - Journal of Medicinal …, 2010 - academia.edu
Cucurbitaceae. It is a well recognized plant in the traditional medicine and was used by
people in rural areas as a purgative, antidiabetic and insecticide. In the present …

Medicinal plants used in Iranian traditional medicine (ITM) as contraceptive agents

R Sabourian, E Karimpour-Razkenari… - Current …, 2016 - benthamdirect.com
Background: In recent years, rapid population growth and unsafe abortions have emerged
as controversial health issues in some countries. Hence, safe and effective contraceptive …

Spinasterol, 22,23-Dihydrospinasterol and Fernenol from Citrullus Colocynthis L. with Aphicidal Activity against Cabbage Aphid Brevicoryne Brassicae L.

M Ahmed, P Qin, M Ji, R An, H Guo, J Shafi - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Brevicoryne brassicae is a problematic pest in cabbage and other field crops. Synthetic
pesticides are used to control this pest, but they are injurious for human health and the …

Effects of hydro-ethanol extract of Citrullus colocynthis on blood glucose levels and pathology of organs in alloxan-induced diabetic rats

A Oryan, M Hashemnia, AR Hamidi… - Asian Pacific journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
Objective To evaluated the differential effects of ethanol extraction of Citrullus colocynthis (C.
colocynthis) on the blood glucose concentration and pathology of pancreas, liver, lungs …

[PDF][PDF] Bioefficacy of Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad (Cucurbitaceae) whole plant extracts against Anopheles stephensi, Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus …

S Arivoli, T Samuel - International Journal of Current Research, 2011 - researchgate.net
The whole plant crude extracts of Citrullus colocynthis were evaluated for larvicidal, pupal
deformities and adult emergence inhibition activity against vector mosquitoes viz …

Mediterranean Fruits and Berries with Bioactive and Toxic Components. A Review.

B Amina, C Kirkin, R Chatterjee… - Current Topics in …, 2022 - search.ebscohost.com
Undoubtedly, natural products with bioactive components such as fruits and berries from the
Mediterranean areas are largely appreciated and highly consumed around the world due to …

[PDF][PDF] Effects of hydroalcoholic extract of Matricaria chamomilla on serum testosterone and estradiol levels, spermatozoon quality, and tail length in rat

DS KARBALAEI, A Nourafshan, F Dehghani… - 2010 - sid.ir
Background: MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA (chamomile) is a herb used to treat various
human illnesses. The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of chamomile …

[PDF][PDF] The effect of Citrullus colocynthis on serum lipid profile and hepatic histology in CCl 4-induced liver injury rat model

M Fouzi, N Razmi, D Mehrabani - International Journal of Nutrition …, 2020 - ijns.sums.ac.ir
Background: Chemical drugs in treatment of liver diseases are still scare and with many
complications. Citrullus colocynthis known as bitter apple is on of herbals that can affect liver …