The isolation of bioactive compounds from Warburgia ugandensis bark: A report of albicanyl acetate, caseamemin and β-sitosterol from Warburgia species [PDF]
International Journal of Secondary MetaboliteWarburgia ugandensis, which is one of the indigenous species of Ethiopia, is known for its wide range of biological activities. A series of drimane sesquiterpenoids have been isolated from the stem bark of the plant.
Christopher Suh, Zelalem Gizachew
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Chemical and Cytotoxic Activity of three main Sesquiterpenoids from Warburgia ugandensis
Results in Chemistry, 2021 Plant materials of Warburgia ugandensis have long been used in traditional African medicine due to their broad spectrum of biological activity. Here, we describe an efficient and mild isolation of three major compounds polygodial 1a, warburganal 2a, and ...
Reni Kitte +8 more
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Medicinal plants used for treatment of malaria by indigenous communities of Tororo District, Eastern Uganda [PDF]
Tropical Medicine and Health, 2023 Background Malaria remains the leading cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa. Although recent developments such as malaria vaccine trials inspire optimism, the search for novel antimalarial drugs is urgently needed to control the mounting resistance of ...
John R. S. Tabuti +7 more
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Traditional Uses and Ex-Situ Conservation of Warburgia ugandensis around Katimok Forest Reserve, Kenya [PDF]
East African Journal of Forestry and Agroforestry, 2023 Different tree species provide a wide range of local livelihood options, including firewood, timber, and medicinal uses, among others. Specifically, traditional medicine significantly contributes to primary health care with a sizable number of people ...
Dokata, Dub Isacko, Mburu, Benson Kamau
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Application of the herbal chemical marker ranking system (Herb MaRS) to the standardization of herbal raw materials: a case study [PDF]
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2023 Introduction Phytochemical standardization of herbal materials involves establishing consistent levels of one or more active ingredients or markers. It ensures the authenticity and quality of herbal materials, extracts, and their products.
Bruhan Kaggwa +7 more
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A Review of the Toxicity and Phytochemistry of Medicinal Plant Species Used by Herbalists in Treating People Living With HIV/AIDS in Uganda [PDF]
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2021 Introduction: Despite concerns about toxicity, potentially harmful effects and herb-drug interactions, the use of herbal medicines remains widely practiced by people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) in Uganda.Objective: The objective of the paper was to ...
G. Anywar +8 more
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In vivo efficacy of oral and intraperitoneal administration of extracts of Warburgia ugandensis (Canellaceae) in experimental treatment of Old World cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania major. [PDF]
Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med, 2009 The antileishmanial activity of extracts of Warburgia ugandensis Spraque (Canellaceae), a known traditional therapy in Kenya was evaluated in vivo. Treatment of infected BALB/c mice with W.
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Medicinal plant species used for contraception and reproductive health care in rural Uganda [PDF]
HeliyonMedicinal plants form an integral part of traditional health care systems in Uganda and are known to possess a variety of bioactive compounds some of which are beneficial as contraceptives.
Madina Mohamed Adia +6 more
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An Annotated Inventory of Tanzanian Medicinal Plants Traditionally Used for the Treatment of Respiratory Bacterial Infections [PDF]
Plants, 2022 This review comprehensively covers and analyzes scientific information on plants used in Tanzanian traditional medicine against respiratory diseases. It covers ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological information extracted from SciFinder, Google Scholar ...
Ester Innocent +3 more
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Phytochemical Content and Antidiabetic Properties of Most Commonly Used Antidiabetic Medicinal Plants of Kenya. [PDF]
Molecules, 2023 Traditional medicinal plants have been used for decades in folk medicines in the treatment and management of several ailments and diseases including diabetes, pain, ulcers, cancers, and wounds, among others.
Muema FW +3 more
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