Insecticidal activity of the medicinal plant, Alstonia boonei De Wild, against Sesamia calamistis Hampson [PDF]
Journal of Zhejiang University: Science 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 ...
Manuele Tamò
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Pharmacognostic Characteristics and Mutagenic Studies of Alstonia boonei De Wild [PDF]
Research Journal of Pharmacognosy, 2020 Background and objectives: The bark of Alstonia boonei, known as stool wood, is sold in large quantities on the Ghanaian market. It is used for the treatment of numerous ailments including snake bites, worm infestation, malaria and rheumatic pains.
Emelia Oppong Bekoe* +5 more
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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 +1 more
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Morphological and molecular characterization of endophytic fungi isolated Alstonia boonei De Wild
Scientific AfricanEndophytic fungi comprise a diverse group of fungal species that vary in symbiotic and ecological functions, and thought to contribute to the medicinal properties of certain host plants.
Paola Cynthia Emoh Demeni +9 more
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Qualitative ethnobotanical survey on the virtues of Carapa procera and plants used for protection against mosquitoes in Côte d’Ivoire [PDF]
Malaria JournalBackground Carapa procera products, particularly the vegetable oil, are prized for their cosmetic, medicinal and especially insect repellent/insecticide properties.
Fangala Hamidou Coulibaly +7 more
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2016 Alstonia boonei is a well-known plant of medicinal value but its effect on endogenous plasma antioxidant in diabetes remains unknown. Thus, need to investigate the effects of the methanolic extract of the plant on plasma bilirubin and uric acid level in
HB Osadolor, JI Ukhureigbe, OO Olaniyan
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Elucidation of the Active Agents in a West African Ground Herbal Medicine Formulation That Elicit Antimalarial Activities in In Vitro and In Vivo Models [PDF]
MoleculesAgunmu (ground herbal medicine) is a form of West African traditional medicine consisting of a cocktail of herbs. The goal of this study is to evaluate a formulation of Agunmu made from M. indica, A. repens, E. chlorantha, A. boonei, and B.
Solomon Owumi +6 more
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Ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological survey of medicinal tree species used in the treatment of diseases by forest-fringe communities of Southwestern Ghana [PDF]
HeliyonDemand for medicinal plant remedies is rising globally, while indigenous knowledge about medicinal plants is declining rapidly. The preservation of indigenous knowledge is critical in discovering and developing innovative drugs.
Michael Asigbaase +6 more
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Correction: 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 Gabriel O. Anyanwu +10 more
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Pharmacological and behavioral investigation of putative self-medicative plants in Budongo chimpanzee diets. [PDF]
PLoS ONEWild chimpanzees consume a variety of plants to meet their dietary needs and maintain wellbeing. While some plants have obvious value, others are nutritionally poor and/or contain bioactive toxins which make ingestion costly.
Elodie Freymann +12 more
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