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Antiplasmodial activities of Morinda lucida (Benth) and Alstonia boonei (De wild) in mice infected with Plasmodium berghei

Bulletin of the National Research Centre, 2020
Background This study focused on the antiplasmodial activities of two botanicals: Morinda lucida and Alstonia boonei used in malaria treatment. The in vivo activity of the plants against established Plasmodium berghei NK65 infection was evaluated in 75 ...
Olajide Joseph Afolabi, Adekemi Eunice Abejide   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

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

Ethnobotanical Survey and Cercaricidal Activity Screening of Medicinal Plants Used for Schistosomiasis Treatment in Atwima‐Nwabiagya District, Ashanti Region, Ghana

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023
This study focused on documenting and evaluating the cercaricidal activity of medicinal plants used for schistosomiasis treatment in an endemic area in Ghana. Through semistructured questionnaires, personal interviews with herbalists in communities surrounding the Barekese dam in the Atwima‐Nwabiagya district, where the disease is endemic, were carried
Evelyn Asante-Kwatia, Lord Gyimah, Arnold Donkor Forkuo, William Kofi Anyan, Makafui Adzo Gbemu, Francis Ackah Armah, Abraham Yeboah Mensah, Lizandra Guidi Magalhães   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Potential of a Khaya ivorensis – Alstonia boonei extract combination as antimalarial prophylactic remedy [PDF]

Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2011
The decoction of the combined stem barks of Khaya ivorensis A. Chev. (Meliaceae) and Alstonia boonei De Wild (Apocynaceae) has a history of use in traditional medicine of central Cameroon for malaria treatment but also for the prevention of the disease.The purpose of this investigation was to determine the antiplasmodial activity of Khaya ivorensis (K)
Roselyne Nzangue Tepongning, Leonardo Lucantoni, Cinzia Carla Nasuti, Geme Urge Dori, Serge Rakiswende Yerbanga, Giulio Lupidi, Carlotta Marini, Giacomo Rossi, Fulvio Esposito, Annette Habluetzel   +9 more
openaire   +5 more sources

Heavy Metal Content and Health Risk Assessment of Some Selected Medicinal Plants from Obuasi, a Mining Town in Ghana

Journal of Chemistry, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023
Medicinal plants represent an important class of traditional medicines. This research was conducted to assess the levels of selected heavy metals in some medicinal plants from Obuasi, a mining area in Ghana. Twenty different medicinal crops were sampled for this study. The levels of arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), mercury (Hg), manganese (Mn)
Flora Amerley Amarh, Eric Selorm Agorku, Ray Bright Voegborlo, Gerheart Winfred Ashong, Enoch Nii Klu Nortey, Napoleon Jackson Mensah, Suresh Kannan Balasingam   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

African Medicinal Plants in Cutaneous Wound Repair: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Role of Phytochemicals. [PDF]

Int Wound J
ABSTRACT 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, Ghasemishahrestani Z, Mbele M, Khanyile S, Farrant J, Khumalo NP, Bayat A.   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

A Study of the Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel in 0.5M Tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid by Alstonia boonei Leaves Extract as an Inhibitor at Different Temperatures [PDF]

, 2017
A comparative study of the corrosion inhibition performance of Alstonia boonei leaves extract in 0.5M tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid at different temperatures (30ᵒC, 50ᵒC and 70ᵒC) was undertaken.
Elachi, E. E. (Elachi), Ezeokonkwo, M. A. (Mercy), Godwin-Nwakwasi, E. U. (Evelyn), Onwuchuruba, L. E. (Lawrence)   +3 more
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Development and Validation of an Ion‐Pair HPLC‐UV Method for the Quantitation of Quinoline and Indoloquinoline Alkaloids in Herbal and Pharmaceutical Antimalarial Formulations

Journal of Chemistry, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022
Quinine‐ and cryptolepine‐based antimalarials serve as valuable alternatives to artemisinin‐based combination therapies (ACTs) in Ghana. Their use, however, is associated with adulteration and substandard quality challenges. An HPLC method targeting quinoline and indoloquinoline antimalarial alkaloids was developed, validated, and applied to evaluate ...
Samuel Oppong Bekoe, Emmanuel Orman, Samuel Awenteka Adjabui, Abena Amponsaa Brobbey, James Oppong-Kyekyeku, Kwabena Frimpong-Manso Opuni, Noble Kuntworbe, Samuel Asare-Nkansah, Shayessteh Dadfarnia   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anthelmintic Agents from African Medicinal Plants: Review and Prospects

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022
Soil‐transmitted helminthiasis affects more than 1.5 billion people globally and largely remains a sanitary problem in Africa. These infections place a huge economic burden on poor countries and affect livestock production, causing substantial economic losses and poor animal health. The emergence of anthelmintic resistance, especially in livestock, and
Jonathan Jato, Emmanuel Orman, Yaw Duah Boakye, Emelia Oppong Bekoe, Samuel Oppong Bekoe, Samuel Asare-Nkansah, Verena Spiegler, Andreas Hensel, Eva Liebau, Christian Agyare, Harish Chandra   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source