http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/8134 2026-04-09T05:13:19Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/9589 Title: Survey on Aromatherapy Among Healthcare Professionals in Morocco Authors: Alaoui Belghiti, Asmae; Yafout, Mohamed; Bennis, Soukaina; Ait Haj Said, Amal Abstract: Background: Herbal remedies and more particularly essential oils are increasingly used throughout the world. In Morocco, the practice of aromatherapy is becoming more and more important, but the knowledge, attitudes, and expectations of healthcare professionals towards essential oils have never been studied. Aim: To assess the attitudes, knowledge, and expectations towards essential oils and aromatherapy of Moroccan healthcare professionals. Methods: We conducted a survey among 205 Moroccan healthcare professionals from different categories using an anonymous electronic questionnaire. Results: The participants to our survey have a good general knowledge and 47.8% of the them have already prescribed or advised essential oils. However, only 10.2% of them considered essential oils as widely available. Moreover, only 3.9% of the respondents judged their theoretical knowledge of essential oils and aromatherapy as perfect, 36.6% considered the lack of information in this field as the limiting factor in prescribing and advising essential oils, and 88.3% were in favor of integrating aromatherapy into their basic training course. The prescription or advice of essential oils are statistically correlated with age, profession, factors mentioned as limiting the prescription and advice of essential oils, and the theoretical knowledge. Conclusion: Empowering healthcare professionals’ capacities could help them overcome their fears and enable them to offer aromatherapy advice to their patients with confidence. This could also help to expand the use of essential oils in Moroccan healthcare facilities. Key words: Survey, Aromatherapy, Essential oils, Healthcare professionals, Morocco. 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/9588 Title: Effect of Vitamin C and E Supplementation and Combination of Both in Egg Yolk Tris Diluter on the Quality of Sapera Goat Spermatozoa in the 5 °C Cooling Process Authors: Logam Saputro, Amung; Ba’sin Syadid, Uliy; Rimayanti, Rimayanti Abstract: This study was aimed to determine the effect of vitamin C, E supplementation and both combination in the egg yolk tris diluent on the quality of Sapera goat spermatozoa in 5˚C cooling process. The samples were fresh semen collected from Sapera goat. It was divided into four different treatment groups. The control treatment or P0 contained semen sample + egg yolk tris diluent, P1 contained semen sample + egg yolk tris diluent + vitamin C 0,9 mg/ml, P2 contained semen sample + egg yolk tris diluent + vitamin E 1 mg/ml, P3 contained semen sample + egg yolk tris diluent + vitamin C 0,9 mg/ml + vitamin E 1 mg/ ml. The least decrease of spermatozoa motility, viability and membrane integrity was found in P3, which was significantly different to P0 (p<0,05). However, P1 and P2 did not show significant difference in the results of motility and viability evaluation (p>0,05). It can be concluded that the combination of vitamin C and E supplementation can be an optimal antioxidants supplement in egg yolk tris diluent on the quality of Sapera goat spermatozoa in 5˚C cooling process. Key words: Sapera Goat, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Quality of Spermatozoa, 5˚C Cooling Process 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/9587 Title: Inhibitory Effect of Carallia Brachiata Extract Through Regulation of Adipogenesis Pathways in 3T3-L1 Cells Authors: Chularojmontri, Linda; Nanna, Urarat; Kaewamatawong, Rawiwun Abstract: Background: Pharmacological effects of Carallia brachiata Merr. has been reported to show antioxidant effects against the development of diabetes. However, the mechanism underlying antiadipogenic activity have not been investigated. Objective: Effect of Carallia brachiata ethanolic extract was determined on inhibition of adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Materials and Methods: Adipose tissue development was performed in preadipocyte 3T3-L1 cells culture. Carallia brachiata leaf (CL) and stem (CS) part were selected for measuring cytotoxicity, accumulation of lipids, and genes involved in adipogenic differentiation. Results: During the adipogenic differentiation, CS down-regulated gene expression of adipogenic transcription factors (PPARγ, C/EBPα, aP2, FAS, LPL and SREBP1c). However, CL only suppressed SREBP1c and aP2 genes. The accumulation of lipids was suppressed by CS, but CL could not show this effect. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that ethanol extract of Carallia brachiata stem has a better anti-adipogenesis effect than the leaf part by suppressing adipogenesis-related gene expression. Moreover, inhibition of lipid storage could be decreased insulin resistance risk. Key words: Carallia brachiata, Adipogenesis, 3T3-L1 adipocytes 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/9586 Title: Phytochemical Test and Acute Safety Evaluation of Oral Purple Leaves (Graptophyllum Pictum L. Griff) Extract in Rats Authors: Makkiyah, Feda; Puji Rahmi, Eldiza; Setyaningsih, Yuni Abstract: Background: Purple leaves (Graptophyllum pictum (L) Griff) is a native plant from Indonesia (Polynesia) which is empirically common used to treat hemorrhoids, diabetes, and many other diseases. Despite its massive development globally, there are few studies have written about the toxicity of this herbal medicine. Aim: The aim of this study is to describe the acute toxicity of this herbal medicine, as the basic ground of the further safe development of this medicine. Method: Each purple leaf dry powder (2 kg) was extracted with 15 L of 70% ethanol and 15 L of hexane by maceration method for 3 days at room temperature and then filtered to obtain macerate liquid. The study was conducted on 36 male 6-8 weeks, Sprague–Dawley (SD) rats. The result was presented as the mean value ± standard deviation (SD). Data were evaluated for homogeneity using Saphiro Wilk. The comparisons between pre dan post treatment body weight were measured by paired student t test and hematological measurements were analyzed by ANOVA. P value less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: Acute toxicity of ethanol and hexane extract were assessed following a single dose administered by gavage at a dose of 50, 2000 and 3000 g/kg bw. The mean body weight of rats increased from 150 ± 2.22 g to 161 ± 6.68 g during the 14 days. The difference of body weight between before and at 14 days amongs groups were significantly different with P value <0.01. Conclusion: The present study showed that hexane extract contains more valuable components for medical treatment purposes. The acute toxicity on 50, 2000,3000 kg/BW oral ethanol and hexane extract of Graptophyllum pictum showed no significant influence on hematological blood parameters of rats. It is safe to administered orally ethanol or hexane extract of G. pictum below 3000mg/kgBW rats. Key words: Acute, purple leaves, Safety, Toxicity. 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z