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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Woody Species Composition, Structure, and Status of Regeneration in Pugnido Forest, Gambella Region, Western Ethiopia. [PDF]
Scientifica (Cairo)Ethiopia is a biodiversity hotspot area with a high concentration of plant species that play countless roles in ecosystem resilience and mitigating the effects of climate change. However, forest resources are degrading at an alarming rate due to different anthropogenic factors.
Masresha G, Melkamu Y, Mulu G.
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African Medicinal Plants in Cutaneous Wound Repair: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Role of Phytochemicals. [PDF]
Int Wound JABSTRACT Chronic and non‐healing wounds are a global health issue with limited effective treatments. Wound care costs continue to rise, highlighting the need for new therapies. Medicinal plants, particularly African species, show promise for enhancing wound healing.
Molefe PF +6 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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In vitro antiplasmodial activity of six plants against chloroquine-sensitive and resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum [PDF]
Journal of PharmacyIntroduction: The effectiveness of the first-line malaria treatment has been affected by drug resistance and adverse side effects leading to a limited number of treatment options. This calls for the search for alternative antimalarial agents.
Samuel Korsah
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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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