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Long-term conservation and rehabilitation of threatened rain forest patches under different human population pressures in West Africa [PDF]
, 2015 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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Alstonia boonei De Wild (Apocynaceae) – A review of its Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities [PDF]
, 2022 Alstonia boonei De Wild belongs to the family Apocynaceae. Its leaves, stem bark, root bark and sometimes, the stem latex have been traditionally used in parts of West Africa, for the management of various ailments ranging from malaria, hypertension to ...
Nwokoye, Joy +2 more
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Assessment of the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of aqueous root extract of Alstonia boonei De wild using the Allium test [PDF]
, 2019 Herbal remedies are generally considered safe because they are natural. This study investigated the aqueous root extract of Alstonia boonei De Wild popularly utilized in herbal medicine, for its cytotoxicity and genotoxicity using the Allium test.
Abu, N.E., Egonu, S.N., Nma, R.U.
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Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2020 Medicinal plants indicated for chronic diseases usually have good safety margins as they are intended for lifelong treatments. We hypothesized that they may provide patients with baseline protection to cancers and multidrug resistance-reversing ...
Aljawharah AlQathama +7 more
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ANTIINFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF THE METHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT OF Alstonia boonei
Nigerian Journal of Life Sciences (ISSN: 2276-7029), 2012 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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Antimicrobial activities of Alstonia boonei stem bark, a Nigerian traditional medicinal plant
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, 2014 Abstract Objective To determine the in vitro antimicrobial activities of various solvent extracts of stem bark of Alstonia boonei, a Nigerian traditional medicinal plant against some microorganisms of food and clinical importance. Methods The antimicrobial activities of crude solvent extracts of stem bark were determined using well in agar ...
Chika Crescence Ogueke +3 more
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People and Nature, Volume 7, Issue 11, Page 2879-2894, November 2025.Abstract Indigenous Peoples rely on biodiversity and traditional knowledge for health and well‐being, yet biological and cultural systems are threatened by ecological and social changes. Limited understanding exists on the factors that support the resilience of Indigenous Peoples' healthcare systems—the capacity of a healthcare system to adapt to ...
Sandrine Gallois +8 more
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The use of ethnobotanicals in the management of inflammation in Nigeria: a review
International Journal of Environment, 2015 Inflammation, one of the leading health issues in recent times call for concern. Many plants used in the management and treatment of inflammation in various parts of Nigeria have not been properly harnessed hence this review.
TR Fasola, PC Iyamah
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Bioactivity of Alstonia boonei De Wild leaf alkaloid on the growth and development of Maruca vitrata Fab. [PDF]
, 2016 The bioactivity of Alstonia boonei De Wild leaf alkaloid was tested under laboratory bioassay against the legume pod borer, Maruca vitrata Fabricius. The alkaloid was incorporated into standard M.
Igbinosa, I.B. +2 more
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Naturally‐occurring nematicides of plant origin: two decades of novel chemistries
Pest Management Science, Volume 81, Issue 2, Page 540-571, February 2025.A review of structure–activity correlations for 262 plant‐derived nematicidal compounds for controlling plant parasitic nematodes is presented. Chemical structures, sources, and isolation procedures are summarized based on the major chemical groups. Abstract Plant‐parasitic nematodes are among the most destructive plant pathogens, resulting in a global
Hashim Ibrahim +3 more
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