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Progress and Research Trends on Catha edulis (Vahl) Endl. (Catha edulis): A Review and Bibliometric Analysis [PDF]

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2021
Catha edulis (Vahl) Endl., known as Catha edulis or Khat is a traditional and regional plant for chewing, smoking and drinking, that has posed a worldwide public health problem due to its recent emerging abused consumption. In the face of the massive use
Jin Hu, Man Liang
exaly   +7 more sources

Intention to Catha edulis chewing cessation and associated factors among Catha edulis chewers of Bahir Dar University students, Northwest Ethiopia: Application of the Trans theoretical model. [PDF]

PLOS Global Public Health
Over 10 million people chew Catha edulis worldwide. Evidence shows that the prevalence of Catha edulis chewing in Ethiopian university students ranged from 6.7% to 56.8%.
Misgie Fetene, Zeamanuel Anteneh Yigzaw, Habtamu Wondiye, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Almaw Genet Yeshiwas, Getasew Yirdaw, Berhanu Abebaw Mekonnen, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Chalachew Yenew, Gashaw Melkie Bayeh, Anley Shiferaw Enawgaw, Amare Genetu Ejigu, Habitamu Mekonen, Abebaw Molla Kebede, Tilahun Degu Tsega, Getaneh Atikilt Yemata, Abathun Temesgen, Asaye Alamneh Gebeyehu, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Ahmed Fentaw Ahmed   +19 more
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Optimization of pyrolysis conditions for Catha edulis waste-based biochar production using response surface methodology [PDF]

Bioresources and Bioprocessing
Catha edulis (Khat) waste (KW) is one of the challenging waste managements in Ethiopian urban areas. While biochar from other biomass sources has been studied, the effect of pyrolysis conditions on Catha edulis waste-based biochar yield and quality ...
Abdi Birhanu, Abrha Mulu Hailu, Zemene Worku, Israel Tessema, Kenatu Angassa, Solomon Tibebu   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Khat (Catha Edulis Forsk) induced apoptosis and cytotoxicity in cultured cells: A scoping review

Heliyon, 2021
Background: Khat (Catha edulis Forsk) leaves are chewed by people in certain regions of East Africa and the Middle East for their stimulating amphetamine-like effects.
Gamilah Al-Qadhi, Marwan Mansoor Ali Mohammed, Essam Ahmed Al-Moraissi   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Does regular Khat (Catha edulis) chewing in adults increase the risk of hypertension compared to non-use? A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Background Global khat (Catha edulis) consumption currently affects approximately 20 million individuals, despite originating primarily in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
Abdulkerim Hassen Moloro, Abubeker Alebachew Seid, Molla Getie Mehari, Abdu Hailu Shibeshi, Bizunesh Fantahun Kase   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Removal of reactive red 45 dye from aqueous solution using activated carbon developed from Catha edulis stem as a potential biosorbent [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Textile dyes pose considerable environmental problems, as they often contain harmful chemicals that contaminate the soil and water sources. This study investigated the use of activated carbon made from Catha edulis stems, a waste product from leaf ...
Tadele Mihret, Nigus Gabbiye, Bisratewongel Tegegne, Dessie Tibebe, Agegnehu Alemu   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Catha edulis (khat) use and demographic correlates of schizophrenia: Case‐control study

Mental Health Science
Use of Catha edulis is common among people living with schizophrenia. However, as is the case for most developing countries, the association of Catha edulis use and demographic variables to schizophrenia are not fully understood in Ethiopia.
Abraha Gosh Woldemariam, Gloria Thupayagale-Tshweneagae   +1 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Khat-induced conditioned place preference, extinction, and reinstatement in female mice [PDF]

IBRO Neuroscience Reports
Khat (Catha edulis Forsk), the natural source of cathinone and other psychoactive agents, is chewed by millions of persons in eastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula for its psychostimulant effect.
Caroline K. Murithi, Jacques M. Kabaru, Nilesh B. Patel   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Adsorptive removal of cadmium (II) from wastewater using activated carbon synthesized from stem of Khat (Catha edulis) [PDF]

Heliyon
Introduction: Cadmium is among the most hazardous heavy metals, posing the greatest risk to human beings and the environment. Adsorption with activated carbon prepared from agricultural waste is the most effective way to remove cadmium (II) from ...
Yenewa Bewket Gelaw, Henok Dagne, Balew Adane, Getasew Yirdaw, Mekonnen Moges, Zelalem Aneley, Lake Kumlachew, Abebaw Aschale, Yikeber Argachew Deml, Eniyew Tegegne, Tsegaye Adane Birhan   +10 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Different course and management of khat-induced autoimmune hepatitis: report on three cases [PDF]

European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Khat is a plant that is commonly used for its stimulating effects and is chewed for its psychoactive properties. It creates feelings of euphoria that are similar to when taking amphetamines.
Ali Someili
doaj   +2 more sources