A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Knowledge, Beliefs and Practices Regarding Traditional Medicine Use among Pharmacy Students of Different Private and Government Universities of Lahore, Pakistan

Ashiq, Kanwal; Bajwa, Mayyda Asif; Khokhar, Rabia; Abid, Farah; Tanveer, Samreen; Qayyum, Mehwish; Ashiq, Sana; Jameel, Sana

doi:10.3329/bjms.v21i2.58065

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“…Around 60-90% of arthritis patients use traditional drugs. In the future, it is suggested to perform more research on traditional medicines to validate their efficacy and safety [31,27].…”

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An Updated Review on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and the Current Approaches for Its Treatment

Ashiq,

Mobashar

et al. 2023

SJMS

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic self-inflicted inflammatory disease that primarily affects middle-aged women. Globally, 1% of people live with RA. This review aims to provide updated information on the different aspects of RA, including its epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and management. A web-based literature search was conducted through various databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, and Science Direct, to identify the most relevant studies. Epidemiological studies have suggested that the prevalence and occurrence of RA have remained inconsistent across geographical areas in different periods. Many factors such as age, gender, inheritances, and environmental exposure can contribute to the severity of the disease. The acute form of RA usually presents with pain, and if left untreated, it can result in joint deformities and influence a patient’s quality of life (QoL). RA diagnosis is usually based on the manifestation of pain with inflammation. Currently, many therapeutic strategies are available for the cure of RA. The management of daily routine activities is required with treatment to curtail the damage, avoid future deformities, and ultimately minimize the aching trouble of the patient.

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“…Around 60-90% of arthritis patients use traditional drugs. In the future, it is suggested to perform more research on traditional medicines to validate their efficacy and safety [31,27].…”

Section: Treatment and Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

An Updated Review on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and the Current Approaches for Its Treatment

Ashiq,

Mobashar

et al. 2023

SJMS

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“…The CVD risk reduction by consuming foods with a low glucose index must also meet other nutrients the body needs. Several studies have proven that some herbal plants can lose weight, such as Nigella sativa, Black Chinese tea, Green Tea, Camellia sinensis (11), avocado (12), and chitosan (13). The isolated compound from the brown algae, Ishige okamura (IO), can act as a supplement for anti-obesity and antidiabetic through regulating lipid metabolism and glucose homeostasis as proven in vitro and in vivo (14).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of Combination of Porang and Moringa Flour on Blood Glucose Levels and Body Weight in Rats

Laksmitawati,

Marwati,

Okta

et al. 2024

sciphar

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Porang tuber is rich in fiber and low in calories of carbohydrates. Moringa oleifera leaf has a high protein and a low content of lipids. Obesity and diabetes mellitus are the risk factors of cardiovascular disease, also known as cardiovascular disease risk factors. Combining of porang and moringa as feed can increase nutrition without causing weight gain. This study aims to determine these two materials as antidiabetic and antiobesity agents. The samples are porang tuber, a combination of porang tuber and M. oleifera leaves, a combination of M. oleifera leaves and wheat flour, wheat flour, and standard feed of mice. The parameters tested in this study are analysis of macronutrients of feed, loss of weight of mice, average consuming feed in 28 days, and reduction of blood glucose with a glucometer. The results obtained are a combination of porang tuber and moringa had a low contain carbohydrates and a high contain lipids and protein, can reduction in body weight of 21%, the lowest consumption of feed, and the lowest fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels compared to the other feeds. A combination of porang and moringa can be an antidiabetic and antiobesity agent.

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“…Research conducted by 8 proved that the stability of EGCG would increase after the extreme method at 2 o C with the addition of a pH 4 buffer solution 9 . According to Friedman et al (2009) 10 research that Epigallocatechin Gallate in 8 green tea products circulating in The United States of America, Japan, and Korea showed a decrease in concentration after being stored in a dry temperature of 20°C for 6 months due to oxidation 11 . On the other hand, Epigallocatechin Gallate was unstable to light so that Epigallocatechin Gallate would be degraded up to 85% after being exposed to radiation for 1 hour.…”

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Irritation Test and Melanin Whitening Cream Epigallocatechin Gallate Green Tea Leaf with Mexameter and Self-Assessment

Widyaningrum,

Fathnin,

Ayu N

et al. 2024

Bangladesh J Med Sci

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Background: Green tea (Camelia sinensis L.) contains flavonoids consisting of Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) which functions as whitening, anti-acne, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory. Previous studies have shown that EGCG with a concentration of 6% is the optimum concentration in cream formulations (Widyaningrum, 2015b). Phase One Clinical Test was conducted to determine the safety of cream preparations with irritation as a benchmark and continued to test its effectiveness as a whitening cream on 20 respondents aged 17-45 years. Material and Methods: The research method employed was the Open Test. The results of the study for 21 days after applying the EGCG anti-acne cream were assessed using a mexa-meter and self-assessment. Result: The erythema assessment showed that the preparation did not cause irritation in the absence of erythema and for the melanin assessment, the results were not significant with p Value 0.376 (<0,05) with no changes in the melanin index. The results of the irritation test were supported by the findings of self-assessment which revealed that all self-assessment parameters were not significant and there was no irritation (p 0,317). Conclusion: Based on the results of the study, it could be concluded that EGCG whitening cream did not cause irritation for 21 days. The results of the melanin test formula for this whitening cream preparation were able to provide a skin whitening effect. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 23 No. 01 January’24 Page : 102-107

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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Knowledge, Beliefs and Practices Regarding Traditional Medicine Use among Pharmacy Students of Different Private and Government Universities of Lahore, Pakistan

Cited by 3 publications

References 34 publications

An Updated Review on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and the Current Approaches for Its Treatment

An Updated Review on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and the Current Approaches for Its Treatment

Effect of Combination of Porang and Moringa Flour on Blood Glucose Levels and Body Weight in Rats

Irritation Test and Melanin Whitening Cream Epigallocatechin Gallate Green Tea Leaf with Mexameter and Self-Assessment

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