An overview of anti-diabetic plants used in Gabon: Pharmacology and Toxicology [PDF]
© 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Ethnopharmacological relevance: The management of diabetes mellitus management in African communities, especially in Gabon, is not well established as more than 60% of population rely on traditional treatments as ...
A. Souza +374 more
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Providing some pharmacopoeial standards for the leaves of two closely-related Alstonia species [PDF]
Background: Alstonia boonei De Wild. and Alstonia congensis Engl. (Apocynaceae) are commonly used by the indigenes of Nigeria to treat malaria and other ailments.Objective: This study has examined the leaves of A. boonei and A.
Elujoba, A.A. +2 more
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Tree species have always played an important role in tropical cocoa farms. However, their survival is threatened by changes in farming practices. This study aims to understand the interactions between farmers in Indénié-Djuablin and the tree species that
Ménéké Distel Kougbo +4 more
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Pharmacokinetic Herb-Drug Interactions: Insight into Mechanisms and Consequences [PDF]
Herbal medicines are currently in high demand, and their popularity is steadily increasing. Because of their perceived effectiveness, fewer side effects and relatively low cost, they are being used for the management of numerous medical conditions ...
Horie, Toshiharu +3 more
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An integrated pest management scheme involving seed resistance and the application of powder of Cymbopogon citratus, Alstonia boonei, Hyptis suaveolens, Azadirachta indica, Loranthus braunii and Lycopersicum esculentum as protectant against the seed ...
Owolabi Moshood Azeez +3 more
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John Oludele Olanlokun,1 Adeola Oluwakemi Olowofolahan,1 Olusola Bodede,2 Adekunle Theophilus Adegbuyi,3 Gerhard Prinsloo,2 Paul Steenkamp,4 Olufunso Olabode Olorunsogo1 1Laboratories for Biomembrane Research and Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry,
Olanlokun JO +6 more
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Long-term conservation and rehabilitation of threatened rain forest patches under different human population pressures in West Africa [PDF]
The management schemes of four rain forest patches in southern Benin and south-western Nigeria, which led to the successful protection of numerous threatened plants and animals over the last 20 plus years, are analysed.
Adomou, A. +3 more
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Effects of Combined Ethanol Extract of Anthocleista Vogelii and Alstonia Boonei Stem Barks on Liver Function Indices in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Induced [PDF]
Objective: This study evaluated the effects of combined ethanol extract of Anthocleista vogelii and Alstonia boonei (CEAA) stem barks on the liver function indices of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)-induced rats.Materials and Methods: Thirty (30) male
Adamude, F.A. +4 more
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Characterization of cocoa production, income diversification and shade tree management along a climate gradient in Ghana [PDF]
Reduced climatic suitability due to climate change in cocoa growing regions of Ghana is expected in the coming decades. This threatens farmers' livelihood and the cocoa sector.
Abdulai, Issaka +6 more
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ANTIINFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF THE METHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT OF Alstonia boonei
The leaves of Alstonia boonei are generally used in some parts of Africa in the treatment of inflammatory disorders and other minor illnesses. The anti-inflammatory activity of the methanolic leaf extract of Alstonia boonei was evaluated using three acute models of inflammation, namely; carrageenan-induced and dextran-induced rat paw oedema and croton ...
S. O. OKPO, L. O. INIAGHE, J. O. AIGBEDE
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