The resource availability hypothesis (RAH) and cross-cultural patterns: which one explains West African Cochlospermum species’ uses in Benin? [PDF]
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 2022 Background Cochlospermum tinctorium and C. planchonii are two wide edible plants of sub-Saharan countries, e.g., Benin, widely used as food, medicine, dye, handicraft, etc. Unfortunately, the uncontrolled harvest of their rootstocks exposes them to local
Gnimansou Abraham Favi +8 more
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Engineering Reports, 2023 Cochlospermum spp. root powder is widely used by local populations in Sudanian zone of Benin as food ingredient. This study aims at documenting the mineral profile of Cochlospermum spp.
Marius Affonfere +2 more
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Pressurized Liquid Extraction for the Production of Extracts with Antioxidant Activity from Borututu (Cochlospermum angolense Welw.) [PDF]
Foods, 2023 Borututu (Cochlospermum angolense Welw.) roots have been described as a rich source of phenolic compounds. Despite the potential of this plant for the production of bioactive extracts, studies reported until now have been scarce, and they have been based
Honória S. Chipaca-Domingos +5 more
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Selective Cytotoxic and Antiproliferative Effects of Extracts from Four Mexican Medicinal Plants in Human Cancer and Non-Cancerous Cell Lines [PDF]
MoleculesBackground: Medicinal plants used in traditional Mexican medicine represent a valuable source of bioactive compounds with potential anticancer activity.
Joel Daniel Castañeda-Espinoza +13 more
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Molecules, 2018 The sterols β-sitostenone (1), stigmast-4,6,8(14),22-tetraen-3-one (2), β-sitosterol (3) and stigmasterol (4), the aromatic derivatives antiarol (5) and gentisic acid (6), the phenylpropanes coniferyl alcohol (7), epoxyconiferyl alcohol (8) and
A Berenice Aguilar-Guadarrama +1 more
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Cochlospermum regium Leaf Extract Gel: A Natural Strategy Against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus [PDF]
GelsBackground: Skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus represent a major public health concern, and plant extracts, such as those from Cochlospermum regium, have emerged as promising therapeutic alternatives.
Fernanda Galvão +9 more
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Cochlospermum angolense Welw ex Oliv: Phytochemical Profile, Antioxidant Activity, and Therapeutic Prospects [PDF]
MoleculesThe phytochemical investigation and evaluation of the antioxidant activity of the leaves, bark, and roots of Cochlospermum angolense Welw ex Oliv—a valued plant that is widely used in traditional Angolan medicine—hold significant importance.
Nsevolo Samba +9 more
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Evaluation of the Hepatoprotective Properties of Traditional Formulations Based on Cochlospermum tinctorium Used in Benin [PDF]
Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical SciencesHepatic diseases represent a public health problem. Among the approaches to their management is the use of traditional treatments based on the use of medicinal plants.
Appolinaire K. Dossa +9 more
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Insights on the Formulation of Herbal Beverages with Medicinal Claims According with Their Antioxidant Properties [PDF]
Molecules, 2013 Several herbal beverages claim medicinal benefits due to their antioxidant properties. However, operational factors such as the extracted herbal component, preparation method or concentration levels, might influence their biological activity.
Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira +3 more
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Ethnopharmacological survey of different uses of seven medicinal plants from Mali, (West Africa) in the regions Doila, Kolokani and Siby [PDF]
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 2005 An ethnopharmacological survey was carried out to collect information on the use of seven medicinal plants in rural areas in the nearby regions of Bamako, Mali.
Barsett Hilde +4 more
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