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

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, Mohammed Al-Ak'hali, Essam Ahmed Al-Moraissi   +3 more
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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
Shuang Ye, Jin Hu, Zilong Liu, Man Liang
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Studies on the ethnopharmacology, antimicrobial activity, and toxicity of Catha edulis (Vahl.) Endl., in Sprague Dawley rats [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]

F1000Research, 2022
Background: The Mbeere South community of Embu County consume leaves of Catha edulis for its stimulant and euphoretic actions. Other indigenous uses of the plant are undocumented.
Timothy Elias Maitho, Joseph Mwanzia Nguta, Mitchel Otieno Okumu, Kevin Kariuki Githua   +3 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
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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
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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
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Phytochemical screening and inhibitory effects of Catha edulis Forsk extracts on oxidation, growth, biofilm and quorum sensing of selected pathogens [PDF]

Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
The treatment of infectious diseases is increasingly challenging due to the emergence and re-emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Plant-derived natural products are being explored as potential solutions to this global threat.
Yonatan Nesru, Muktar Ahmed, Adam Mengistu, Mohammed Naimuddin   +3 more
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Catha edulis Forsk (khat) reduces spontaneous and rewarded alternation in female mice [PDF]

IBRO Reports, 2020
Around 10 million people chew the fresh leaves and twigs of Catha edulis Forsk (khat), which synthesize cathinone, for its psychostimulatory effect. Several studies have reported that regular khat users show executive and cognitive dysfunction, such as ...
Caroline K. Murithi, Jacques M. Kabaru, Nilesh B. Patel   +2 more
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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
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