Cathine and cathinone disposition kinetics and neurotransmitter profile in several organs of rats exposed to a single dose of Catha edulis (Vahl) Forssk. ex Endl. extract [PDF]
, 2023 Ahmad Alamir +11 more
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Bulletin of the National Research CentreCatha edulis (C. edulis) is a psychostimulant plant widely cultivated in Eastern Africa, notably valued for its economic contribution. While its primary alkaloids, cathinone and cathine, are well-documented, limited research exists on its broader ...
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Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicology of Khat (Catha Edulis Forsk): A Review [PDF]
Catha edulis (khat) is a plant grown commonly in the horn of Africa. The leaves of khat are chewed by the people for its stimulant action. Its young buds and tender leaves are chewed to attain a state of euphoria and stimulation.
Nasir Tajure Wabe1,
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Global SMART update 2012. Update 7. [PDF]
, 2012 The threat of synthetic drugs is one of the most significant drug problems worldwide. After cannabis, amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) are the second most widely used drugs across the globe, outstripping the use of cocaine and heroin.
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Methanol fractionations of Catha edulis frosk (Celastraceae) contracted lewis rat aorta in vitro: a comparison between crimson and green leaves [PDF]
, 2010 The study investigated the effect of methanol extract and its fractionations obtained from Yemeni khat on the smooth muscle isometric tension in Lewis rat aortal ring preparations and compared the effects of the crimson and green leaves. Khat leaves were
Hoffmann, U, Mahmood, S, Pavlovic, D
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El Khat: usos, efectos secundarios y peligros de una planta psicoestimulante [PDF]
, 2015 El Khat o Catha Edulis Forsk, es un arbusto que se emplea por sus propiedades euforizantes y estimulantes del sistema nervioso central y por su capacidad para aliviar la fatiga, sin embargo, su consumo abusivo produce efectos adversos sobre las funciones
Espert Tortajada, Raúl +1 more
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Rapid qualitative and quantitative analysis of novel drug analogues via Desorption Electrospray Ionisation - Mass Spectrometry (DESI-MS) [PDF]
, 2013 University of Technology, Sydney. Faculty of Science.Desorption electrospray ionisation - mass spectrometry (DESI-MS) is an ambient ionisation technique that can be applied to the analysis of illicit drugs and novel drug analogues in seized drug material.
Stojanovska, N
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WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence, Thirty-fourth report. [PDF]
, 2006 The WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence met in Geneva from 28 to 31 March 2006. Dr Howard Zucker, Assistant Director-General, Health Technology and Pharmaceuticals, and Dr Hans Hogerzeil, Director of Medicines Policy and Standards, welcomed the ...
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Neurobiology of drug addiction: animal behavioral paradigms, and MDPV as an example of addictive cathinones [PDF]
, 2015 Treballs Finals de Grau de Farmàcia, Facultat de Farmàcia, Universitat de Barcelona, 2015. Tutora: Elena Escubedo Rafa.[eng] Synthetic cathinones, colloquially referred to as “bath salts” are derivatives of the psychoactive alkaloid found in Catha edulis,
Roura Turet, Judit
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Effects of congeners of amphetamine on the human heart [PDF]
Central stimulatory and hallucinogenic drugs of abuse like amphetamine and most congeners of amphetamine can have cardiac harmful effects. These cardiac side effects can lead to morbidities and death.
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