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An Ethnobotanical Survey and Pharmacological and Toxicity Review of Medicinal Plants Used in the Management of Obesity in the North Central Zone of Nigeria

Journal of Obesity, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Introduction: Obesity is increasing worldwide. Due to the unavailability of affordable obesity drugs in most parts of Nigeria, many overweight and obese people rely on medicinal plants to manage obesity. Thus, the aim of this study is to document medicinal plants traditionally used in the treatment and management of obesity in the North Central Zone of
Gabriel O. Anyanwu, Dorathy Anzaku, Yanga J. Bulus, Jemimah N. Girgi, Chinda C. Donwell, Jerome O. Ihuma, Eusebius C. Onyeneke, Giovanna Bermano, Vanessa Steenkamp, Aron Weller   +9 more
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The Use of (CQR-300) in the Management of Components of Metabolic Syndrome in Overweight and Obese Participants

Natural Product Communications, 2015
We have previously reported a wide range of components from Cissus quadrangularis with in vitro effects on lipases and glycosidases. We now report that a preparation of the plant (CQR-300) administered at 300 mg daily was effective in reducing weight, as
Dieudonne Kuate, Robert J. Nash, Barbara Bartholomew, Yana Penkova   +3 more
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The use of a Cissus quadrangularis formulation in the management of weight loss and metabolic syndrome

Lipids in Health and Disease, 2006
Aim Once considered a problem of developed countries, obesity and obesity-related complications (such as metabolic syndrome) are rapidly spreading around the globe.
Agbor Gabriel, Kuate Dieudonne, Oben Julius, Momo Claudia, Talla Xavio   +4 more
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A Study on Indigenous Knowledge on Animal Disease and Medicinal Plants Used in Animal Disease Management in Benatsemay Woreda, South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Veterinary Medicine International, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
The study was conducted in South Omo Zone, Benatsemay Woreda of South Ethiopia Regional State of Ethiopia from July 2023 to June 2024 to assess and document the indigenous knowledge on animal disease and medicinal plants used to manage animal diseases.
Asrat Solomon Kenasew, Yebelayhun Mulugeta Tesfaye, Bakalo Basa Langana, Mulugeta Kusa Masha, Abdelfattah Selim   +4 more
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Plant‐Based Biosynthesis of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: An Update on Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activity

ChemBioEng Reviews, Volume 11, Issue 6, December 2024.
When it comes to finding novel ways to battle newly developing pathogenic strains and illnesses, nanoparticles are the first line of defense. Plant‐based nanoparticles are showing more significance over chemically or physically synthesized nanoparticles. Several plant species and their constituent parts have found several applications in medicine. They
Shruti Nandkishor Tanwar, Yatish R. Parauha, Yogesh There, Hendrik C. Swart, Sanjay J. Dhoble   +4 more
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In Vitro Antioxidant and Anticancer Activity of Flavonoid Fraction from the Aerial Parts of Cissus quadrangularis Linn. against Human Breast Carcinoma Cell Lines

Journal of Chemistry, 2013
Aim. The present study aimed to isolate flavonoid fraction from the aerial parts of Cissus quadrangularis and to evaluate its antioxidant and anticancer potential using in vitro assay system. Methods. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents were calculated
A. Vijayalakshmi, P. R. Kumar, S. Sakthi Priyadarsini, C. Meenaxshi   +3 more
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Phytochemical profile, in vitro anti‐inflammatory, and anti‐xanthine oxidase activity of durian fruit rind fractions (Durio zibethinus)

International Journal of Food Science &Technology, Volume 59, Issue 7, Page 4723-4737, July 2024.
This study qualitatively and quantitatively analysed the flavonoid profiles of durian fruit rind extract and fractions obtained via silica gel column chromatography and evaluated in vitro anti‐inflammatory and anti‐xanthine oxidase activity of these extracts.
Thi Cam Vi Nguyen, Thanh Tuyen Huynh, Thi Van An Huynh, Ngoc Minh Thu Vo, Hoai Oanh Le, Thuy Thuy Trang Nguyen, Ngoc Phuong Nghi Le, Van‐Son Dang, Hoai Khang Tran, Dieu‐Hien Truong, Colin J. Barrow, Hoang Chinh Nguyen   +11 more
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Emerging strategies for combating Fusobacterium nucleatum in colorectal cancer treatment: Systematic review, improvements and future challenges

Exploration, Volume 4, Issue 1, February 2024.
This review summarizes strategies to combat F. nucleatum and F. nucleatum biofilms for enhanced treatment of CRC, including natural extracts, inorganic chemicals, organic chemicals, polymers, inorganic‐organic hybrid materials, bacteriophages, probiotics, and vaccines. Additionally, the review highlights recent advances in anti‐F.
Hongyu Liu, Yunjian Yu, Alideertu Dong, Mahmoud Elsabahy, Ying‐Wei Yang, Hui Gao   +5 more
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Ethnopharmacological Perspective for Treatment of Epilepsy: An Updated Review

Scientifica, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.
Plants have been used as healing agents since humanity began. This review presents the plant profiles inhabiting the world regarding their traditional usage by various tribes/ethnic groups for the treatment of epilepsy. The bibliographic investigation was carried out by analyzing standard reference textbooks, Science Direct, Google Scholar, Scopus ...
Sunishtha Kalra, Saurabh Bhatia, Ahmed Al Harrasi, Syam Mohan, Himanshu Sachdeva, Divya Sharma, Vikas Budhwar, Manjusha Choudhary, Rohit Malik, Satish Rojekar   +9 more
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Antibacterial activity ofCissus quadrangularisLinn

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2006
The in vitro antibacterial activity of different extracts of Cissus quadrangularis Linn (Vitaceae) against some Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, were investigated. The methanol and ethyl acetate extract showed high activity against the bacteria tested.
Indu George, ND Kashikar
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