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Recent Progress for the Utilization of Curcuma longa, Piper nigrum and Phoenix dactylifera Seeds against Type 2 Diabetes

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DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.176
Pages: 
527–32
Synopsis: 
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder which has become a global epidemic. About 60% of the world’s population uses traditional medicines derived from medicinal plants. In this review, turmeric, black pepper and date seeds are evaluated for their antidiabetic effects.

ABSTRACT 

Background: Diabetes mellitus is an important human disease afflicting many from various walks of life in different countries. Even though modern medicines contribute a variety of effective treatment options, they can have several unfavourable effects. The intention of this review is to organize and discuss various studies that have been previously conducted on the effectiveness of these herbal plants in diabetes.

Accepted: 
22 Apr, 2016
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e-Published: 29 Apr, 2016

The Impact of Turmeric Cream on Healing of Cesarean Scar

Issue: 
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.196
Pages: 
400–6
Synopsis: 
The REEDA scale was used to evaluate the wound healing process in three groups of women who had a Caesarean operation. Results showed that turmeric was effective in faster healing of wounds from a Caesarean section. The use of turmeric is suggested to reduce wound complications after Caesarean operation.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of turmeric cream on the healing of Caesarean wound.

Revised: 
25 Feb, 2015
Accepted: 
02 Mar, 2015
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e-Published: 30 Jun, 2015
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