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Citrus maxima (Brum.) Merr. (Rutaceae): Bioactive Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Activities. [PDF]

Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2022
Citrus maxima (Burm). Merr. (family Rutaceae), commonly known as Pomelo, is an ethnomedicinally, pharmacologically, and phytochemically valued species. Various ethnomedicinal reports have revealed the use of C. maxima for cough, fever, asthma, diarrhea, ulcer, and diabetes and as a sedative. Numerous phytochemicals have been reported from C.
Sapkota B, Sapkota B, Devkota HP, Poudel P.   +3 more
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Antimicrobial Activities of a Plethora of Medicinal Plant Extracts and Hydrolates against Human Pathogens and Their Potential to Reverse Antibiotic Resistance. [PDF]

Int J Microbiol, 2015
Microbial infections till date remain a scourge of humanity due to lack of vaccine against some infections, emergence of drug resistant phenotypes, and the resurgence of infections amongst others. Continuous quest for novel therapeutic approaches remains imperative.
Njimoh DL, Assob JC, Mokake SE, Nyhalah DJ, Yinda CK, Sandjon B.   +5 more
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Traditional Therapies Used to Manage Diabetes and Related Complications in Mauritius: A Comparative Ethnoreligious Study. [PDF]

Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2016
Religious communities from Mauritius still rely on traditional therapies (TT) for primary healthcare. Nonetheless, there is still a dearth of scientific information on TT used by the different religious groups to manage diabetes and related complications (DRC).
Mahomoodally MF, Mootoosamy A, Wambugu S.   +2 more
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Industrial Fragrance Chemistry: A Brief Historical Perspective

European Journal of Organic Chemistry, Volume 26, Issue 44, November 21, 2023., 2023
This short review provides a historical overview of the key scientific and technological advancements in the field of fragrance chemistry and their impact on consumer goods such as perfume, deodorants, detergents, shampoos, and soaps over a span of 150 years.
Olivier R. P. David, Franco Doro
wiley   +1 more source

Rare coral and reef fish species status, possible extinctions, and associated environmental perceptions in Mauritius

Conservation Science and Practice, Volume 3, Issue 11, November 2021., 2021
Abstract Mauritius is reported to have the highest marine species endemism in the Western Indian Ocean faunal Province but the status of these species has not been evaluated. To address this knowledge gap, 119 reef sites were sampled to evaluate populations of 16 species of rare and endemic reef fish and corals using scuba‐based surveys conducted by ...
Tim McClanahan, Vikash Munbodhe, Josheena Naggea, Nyawira Muthiga, Ranjeet Bhagooli   +4 more
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An agenda for research and action toward diverse and just futures for life on Earth

Conservation Biology, Volume 35, Issue 4, Page 1086-1097, August 2021., 2021
Abstract Decades of research and policy interventions on biodiversity have insufficiently addressed the dual issues of biodiversity degradation and social justice. New approaches are therefore needed. We devised a research and action agenda that calls for a collective task of revisiting biodiversity toward the goal of sustaining diverse and just ...
C. Wyborn, J. Montana, N. Kalas, S. Clement, F. Davila, N. Knowles, E. Louder, M. Balan, J. Chambers, L. Christel, T. Forsyth, G. Henderson, S. Izquierdo Tort, M. Lim, M. J. Martinez‐Harms, J. Merçon, E. Nuesiri, L. Pereira, V. Pilbeam, E. Turnhout, S. Wood, M. Ryan   +21 more
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Effectiveness of Green Tea in a Randomized Human Cohort: Relevance to Diabetes and Its Complications

BioMed Research International, Volume 2013, Issue 1, 2013., 2013
Epidemiological studies have argued that green tea could mitigate diabetes and its complications. This study investigated the phytophenolic profile of Mauritian green tea and its antioxidant propensity. The effect of green tea on the risk factors: waist‐hip ratio, glucose level, arterial pressure, antioxidant status, and alanine aminotransferase (ALT ...
Naushad Ali Toolsee, Okezie I. Aruoma, Teeluck K. Gunness, Sudhir Kowlessur, Venkatesh Dambala, Fatima Murad, Kreshna Googoolye, Diana Daus, Joseph Indelicato, Philippe Rondeau, Emmanuel Bourdon, Theeshan Bahorun, Yvonne F. Heerkens   +12 more
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Bioactivity of Nonedible Parts of Punica granatum L.: A Potential Source of Functional Ingredients

International Journal of Food Science, Volume 2013, Issue 1, 2013., 2013
Punica granatum L. has a long standing culinary and medicinal traditional use in Mauritius. This prompted a comparative study to determine the bioefficacy of the flower, peel, leaf, stem, and seed extracts of the Mauritian P. granatum. The flower and peel extracts resulting from organic solvent extraction exhibited strong antioxidant activities which ...
Nawraj Rummun, Jhoti Somanah, Srishti Ramsaha, Theeshan Bahorun, Vidushi S. Neergheen-Bhujun, Fabienne Remize   +5 more
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Bioprospecting the Rodriguan Lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle) as a Novel Source of Antioxidants and Antimicrobials for Food Application

International Journal of Food Science, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
In view of bioprospecting the Rodriguan lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle) as a novel antioxidant and antimicrobial for the food industry, its bioactivities were compared with those of the Mauritian pamplemousses (Citrus maxima) and the Rodriguan grapefruit (Citrus × paradisi Macfad).
Liza Cloete, Anton Venter, Mohammad Naushad Emmambux, Deena Ramful-Baboolall, Brinda Ramasawmy, Swaleha Hudaa Neetoo, Carene Picot-Allain, Kwaku Gyebi Duodu, Swarup Roy   +8 more
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Aportacions de la Psicologia al problema del bilingüisme [PDF]

, 1981
En este artículo se plantea la necesidad de un trabajo interdisciplinario de las distintas disciplinas que intentan encontrar soluciones viables al problema del contacto entre los dos idiomas de la comunidad catalano-castellana parlante.
Viladot i Presas, Mª Ángels
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