INTRODUCTIONVitamin D (also known as cholecalciferol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that is largely produced in the skin by activating7-dehydrocholesterol in the presence of ultraviolet (UVB type) radiation. In the liver, it is quickly converted into 25-hydroxy vitamin D 25(OH) D. One more hydroxylation of 25(OH) D by 1-alpha hydroxylase takes place in thekidney, producing 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D (1,25 D(OH)D), which…
IntroductionPolycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, was known initially as “Stein-Leventhalsyndrome,” but it was later referred to as “polycystic ovary disease” (PCOD) beforebeing referred to as PCOS. Ovarian cysts, oligo- or anovulation, and hyperandrogenismare the hallmarks of this heterogeneous endocrine and metabolic disorder, which has asignificant impact on the lives of women of childbearing age [1-2]. Although the exactcause of PCOS…
Medicinal plants have been used for centuries as a source of remedies and treatments for various ailments. The therapeutic properties of these plants have been recognized and utilized by different cultures around the world. In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in medicinal plants as natural alternatives to synthetic drugs due to their potential effectiveness and minimal…
It is estimated that approximately80% of the population indeveloping countries uses herbal medicine as part of theirprimary health care. The use of herbs dates back to the time ofthe early man, who had the crudest tools as his implements andused stones to start his ire [1]. Medicinal science came intoVolume 2, Issue 1 2023 © 2023 Acta Traditional Medicine. All…
Many crop species and tree species are through indigenous knowledge known and used insidetheir native lands. Nigerian crops and diets have been studies from different perspectives suchas in medicine, public health, and biology (Petrikova et al, 2023). In different parts of theworld, people are noted to access different values from tree species and such values includefood, medicine, snacks, and symbols…
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