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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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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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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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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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Adverse Effects of Chewing Khat (Catha edulis): A Community-based Study in Ethiopia [PDF]

Oman Medical Journal, 2023
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of habitual chewing of khat (Catha edulis) on blood pressure, body mass index, and physiological aspects of sexuality among residents of an Ethiopian town.
Likawunt Samuel Asfaw
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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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Effect of Khat (Catha edulis) Use on the Bioavailability, Plasma Levels and Antimalarial Activity of Chloroquine [PDF]

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 2016
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of khat (Catha edulis) on chloroquine (CQ) bioavailability in healthy Yemeni adults and its effect on CQ plasma levels and parasite clearance among malaria patients.
Faiza H. Issa, Molhem Al-Habori, Michael L. Chance   +2 more
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Glycemic effects of Catha edulis

Journal of Biological Research, 2022
More than 20 million people in the East African horn and the southern Arabian Peninsula chew khat (Catha edulis) on a daily basis. The glycemic effect of khat chewing, regardless of diabetes status, is still being debated.
Samih Abed Odhaib, Butheinah A. Al-Sharafi, Abbas Ali Mansour   +2 more
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