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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Isolation and Characterization of Sesquiterpenes from Stem Bark of Warburgia ugandensis Sprague
Biology, Medicine & Natural Product Chemistry, 2020 Warburgia ugandensis Sprague is one of the medicinal plants traditionally used to treat a number of diseases like asthma, cough, diarrhea, common cold, stomachache and toothache in Ethiopia.
Teshome Gonfa Hordofa
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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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Prospection of plant-based bio-insecticides for mosquito vector control in Tanzania: A comprehensive review [PDF]
Parasite Epidemiology and ControlMosquito-borne diseases, including malaria, dengue, chikungunya, zika, and lymphatic filariasis, pose significant public health challenges in Tanzania.
Deokary Joseph Matiya
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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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Exploring nature’s antidote: unveiling the inhibitory potential of selected medicinal plants from Kisumu, Kenya against venom from some snakes of medical significance in sub-Saharan Africa [PDF]
Frontiers in PharmacologyBackground: The present study investigated the efficacy of Conyza bonariensis, Commiphora africana, Senna obtusifolia, Warburgia ugandensis, Vernonia glabra, and Zanthoxylum usambarense against Bitis arietans venom (BAV), Naja ashei venom (NAV), and Naja
Mitchel Okumu +5 more
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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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11α-Hydroxy muzigadiolide, a novel drimane sesquiterpene from the stem bark of warburgia ugandensis
Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia, 2000 The stem bark of Warburgia ugandensis provided a new drimane sesquiterpene 11-hydroxy muzigadiolide whose structure was elucidated on the basis of spectral measurements.
John M. Ndegwa, Mohamed S. Rajab
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Immunostimulatory responses to crude extracts of Warburgia ugandensis (Sprague) subsp ugandensis (Canellaceae) by BALB/c mice infected with Leishmania major. [PDF]
Pan Afr Med J, 2014 To determine the immunostimulatory potential of crude extracts of Warburgia ugandensis subsp. ugandensis with a soluble leishmanial antigen in vaccinating BALB/c mice.Seventy two female BALB/c mice were randomly assigned into six groups. The mice were vaccinated with soluble leishmania antigens (SLA) alone, hexane, ethyl acetate, and dichloromethane ...
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Medicinal Plants Used in the Management of Sexual Dysfunction, Infertility and Improving Virility in the East African Community: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2023 Sexual disorders such as erectile dysfunction (ED), sterility, and sexual inappetence represent some of the complex reproductive challenges that require addressing the underlying causes. The aim of this paper was to systematically synthesize literature on the ethnobotany, phytochemistry, bioactivities, and safety of plants used as remedies for managing
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