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Anatomical and chemical characterization of Alstonia boonei for pulp and paper production

Les, 2021
Alstonia boonei, an abundant lesser utilized species within the West African Subregion, was evaluated as an alternative raw material for pulp and paper production.
Kojo Agyapong Afrifah, Enoch Adjei-Mensah   +1 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
doaj   +2 more sources

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

Shade Tree Selection in Cocoa Agroforestry: Ghanaian Farmers' Preferences, Ecological Insight and Drivers of Local Ecological Knowledge. [PDF]

Ecol Evol
The study found a moderate (23) pool of preferred shade tree species among cocoa farmers, with specific species favored at different cocoa production stages, which highlights the need for diversified agroforestry systems to enhance resilience and sustainability.
Asigbaase M, Ndego SB, Effah B.
europepmc   +2 more sources

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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Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Properties of Peptide Fractions of Morinda lucida and Alstonia boonei and Protective Effects against Lead-induced Toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster [PDF]

Biology, Medicine & Natural Product Chemistry
Morinda lucida and Alstonia boonei are widely used in ethnomedicine for treating and managing various ailments and have been validated for several biological activities.
Zainab Abiodun Molik, Amos Olalekan Abolaji, Omonike Oluyemisi Ogbole   +2 more
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Insecticidal activity of the medicinal plant, Alstonia boonei De Wild, against Sesamia calamistis Hampson. [PDF]

J Zhejiang Univ Sci B, 2007
The bioactivity of the aqueous extracts of the leaf and stem bark of the medicinal plant, Alstonia boonei De Wild (Apocyanaceae), against the pink stalk borer, Sesamia calamistis Hampson (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) was studied in a laboratory bioassay. The extracts were incorporated into artificial diet at a rate of 0.0% (control), 1.0%, 2.5%, 5.0%, and ...
Oigiangbe ON, Igbinosa IB, Tamo M.
europepmc   +4 more sources

An Ethnobotanical Survey and Pharmacological and Toxicity Review of Medicinal Plants Used in the Management of Obesity in the North Central Zone of Nigeria. [PDF]

J Obes
Introduction: Obesity is increasing worldwide. Due to the unavailability of affordable obesity drugs in most parts of Nigeria, many overweight and obese people rely on medicinal plants to manage obesity. Thus, the aim of this study is to document medicinal plants traditionally used in the treatment and management of obesity in the North Central Zone of
Anyanwu GO, Anzaku D, Bulus YJ, Girgi JN, Donwell CC, Ihuma JO, Onyeneke EC, Bermano G, Steenkamp V.   +8 more
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Chemical constituents and antioxidant activity of Alstonia boonei [PDF]

African Journal of Biotechnology, 2010
The chemical composition and some antioxidant indices of Alstonia boonei stem-bark extract were evaluated. A. boonei was found to contain important minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, potassium, and magnesium. Alkaloids, tannins, saponins, flavonoids and cardiac glycosides were among the phytochemicals detected together with the important ...
Akinmoladun, AC, Ibukun, EO, Afor, E, Akinrinlola, BL, Onibon, TR, Akinboboye, AO, Obuotor, EM, Farombi, EO   +7 more
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Formulation and Evaluation of Alstonia boonei Stem Bark Powder Tablets. [PDF]

Indian J Pharm Sci, 2013
The aim of this work was to formulate Alstonia boonei dried stem bark powder into tablets by wet granulation method using acacia, gelatine and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose as binders at concentrations of 1, 2, 4 and 8% w/w. The phytochemistry of the stem bark of Alstonia boonei was evaluated.
Chime SA, Ugwuoke EC, Onyishi IV, Brown SA, Onunkwo GC.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources