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The Aqueous Stem Bark Extract of Alstonia boonei Exhibits Anticataract Activity in Sprague Dawley Rat [PDF]

Scientifica, 2023
In Africa, Alstonia boonei is used folklorically for the management of the multitude of conditions including cataract, which accounts for 50% of cases of blindness in the region.
Adwoa Frema Amanfo, Samuel Kyei, Yaw Duah Boakye, Clement Osei Akoto, Justice Kwaku Addo, Kofi Oduro Yeboah, Newman Osafo   +6 more
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A Study on Chemical Characterization and Biological Abilities of Alstonia boonei Extracts Obtained by Different Techniques [PDF]

Antioxidants, 2022
In the quest for novel therapeutic agents from plants, the choice of extraction solvent and technique plays a key role. In this study, the possible differences in the phytochemical profile and bioactivity (antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory activity) of ...
Adriano Mollica, Gokhan Zengin, Kouadio Ibrahime Sinan, Marcella Marletta, Stefano Pieretti, Azzurra Stefanucci, Ouattara Katinan Etienne, József Jekő, Zoltán Cziáky, Mir Babak Bahadori, Carene Picot-Allain, Mohamad Fawzi Mahomoodally   +11 more
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Antispasmodic Effect of Alstonia boonei De Wild. and Its Constituents: Ex Vivo and In Silico Approaches [PDF]

Molecules, 2023
Background: Alstonia boonei, belonging to the family Apocynaceae, is one of the best-known medicinal plants in Africa and Asia. Stem back preparations are traditionally used as muscle relaxants.
Opeyemi Josephine Akinmurele, Mubo Adeola Sonibare, Anthony A. Elujoba, Akingbolabo Daniel Ogunlakin, Oloruntoba Emmanuel Yeye, Gideon Ampoma Gyebi, Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo, Abdullah R. Alanzi   +7 more
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A Review of the Ethnobotany and Pharmacological Importance ofAlstonia booneiDe Wild (Apocynaceae) [PDF]

ISRN Pharmacology, 2012
Alstonia booneiDe Wild is a herbal medicinal plant of West African origin, popularly known as God's tree or “Onyame dua”. Within West Africa, it is considered as sacred in some forest communities; consequently the plant parts are not eaten. The plant parts have been traditionally used for its antimalarial, aphrodisiac, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, and ...
Genevieve Etornam Adukpo, Frederick Ato Armah   +1 more
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Phytochemical analysis, in vitro and in silico effects from Alstonia boonei De Wild stem bark on selected digestive enzymes and adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes [PDF]

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2023
Background Obesity is a global health issue arising from the unhealthy accumulation of fat. Medicinal plants such as Alstonia boonei stem bark has been reported to possess body weight reducing effect in obese rats.
Gabriel O. Anyanwu, Uju D. Ejike, Gideon A. Gyebi, Khalid Rauf, Nisar-Ur-Rehman, Jamshed Iqbal, Sumera Zaib, Usunomena Usunobun, Eusebius C. Onyeneke, Badriyah S. Alotaibi, Gaber El-Saber Batiha   +10 more
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Toxicology of solvent extract and fractions of Alstonia boonei (DC.) Wild stem bark in Rats [PDF]

Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology, 2018
Introduction: Toxic effects arising from the use of medicinal herbs have been frequently overshadowed by the therapeutic efficacy of phytomedicines. This study was carried out to assess the safety of extract and fractions of Alstonia boonei (de wild ...
Oludele John Olanlokun, Olufunso Olabode Olorunsogo   +1 more
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Effect of Alstonia Boonei Stem Bark Extracts on the Activity of Liver Maker Enzymes in Rats Induced by Ccl4 [PDF]

مجلة بغداد للعلوم, 2022
This study investigated the outcome of Alstonia boonei stem bark on liver enzymes after inducing the Wistar albino rats with carbon tetrachloride (CCl4).
Victor E. Okpashi , Robert I. Uroko, Joy Ogana, A. Agbafor, C. P. Nwuke   +4 more
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Binder-type effect on the physico-mechanical, combustion and emission properties of Alstonia boonei De Wild. sawdust and Theobroma cacao L. pod biochar briquettes for energy applications. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
Energy application potential from the abundant biomass residues is inadequately exploited. Over-dependence on forest trees, its negative environmental impacts, and ever-rising energy costs require alternative production technologies including briquetting.
Mark Glalah, Charles Antwi-Boasiako, Derrick Adu-Gyamfi   +2 more
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Indigenous medicinal plants used in folk medicine for malaria treatment in Kwara State, Nigeria: an ethnobotanical study [PDF]

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2023
Background Folk medicine is crucial to healthcare delivery in the underdeveloped countries. It is frequently used as a primary treatment option or as a complementary therapy for malaria.
Ikponmwosa Owen Evbuomwan, Oluyomi Stephen Adeyemi, Olarewaju Michael Oluba   +2 more
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In vivo anti-plasmodial activities and toxic impacts of lime extract of a combination of Picralima nitida, Alstonia boonei and Gongronema latifolium in mice infected with Chloroquine-sensitive Plasmodium berghei. [PDF]

Afr Health Sci, 2015
Background: Lime extracts of powdered combination of seeds of Picralima nitida, stem bark of Alstonia boonei and leaves of Gongronema latifolium is a common remedy used in the treatment of malaria in South Western Nigeria.Objective: To determine the ...
Idowu ET, Ajaegbu HC, Omotayo AI, Aina OO, Otubanjo OA.   +4 more
europepmc   +3 more sources