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Phytochemical and antimicrobial studies of Xylopia aethiopica stem bark extracts

, 2022
The preliminary screening of phytochemical constituents of extracts of Xylopia aethiopica was evaluated. The n-hexane extract revealed the presence of terpenoids, alkaloids, and steroids, while the presence of alkaloids, terpenoids, saponins, steroids, and phenolics was indicated in ethyl acetate extract, and the methanol extract contained tannins ...
Sodeeq Babalola, Adeyemi Gabriel
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Inhibition characteristics of peptide extracts of four medicinal plants on activities of bovine trypsin

Scientific African, 2023
Aqueous extract of leaves of Momordica charantia, Hymenocardia acida, Lawsonia inermis and fruit of Xylopia aethiopica have been used in sub Saharan Africa in the management of many viral diseases.
Oladoyin Grace Famutimi, Isaac Olusanjo Adewale, Kehinde Rofiat Adegoke   +2 more
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Antimicrobial activity of essential oils of Xylopia aethiopica.

African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM, 2008
Xylopia aethiopica is a medicinal plant of great repute in West Africa which produces a variety of complex chemical compounds. The fresh and dried fruits, leaf, stem bark and root bark essential oils showed various degrees of activity against the gram positive bacteria, Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus, the gram negative bacteria Pseudomonas
Fleischer, T.C., Mensah, M. L. K., Mensah, A. Y., Komlaga, G., Gbedema, S. Y., Skaltsa, H.   +5 more
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Prolyl Endopeptidase and Thrombin Inhibitory Diterpenoids from the Bark ofXylopia aethiopica

Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 2005
The inhibitory effects of seven diterpenes, belonging to three different structural classes and isolated from the bark of Xylopia aethiopica, were investigated against the enzymes prolyl endopeptidase (PEP) and alpha-thrombin. Five compounds exhibited inhibitory activity against them.
DIDEROT, Noungoue Tchamo, SILVERE, Ngouela, YASIN, Amsha, ZAREEN, Seema, FABIEN, Zelefack, ETIENNE, Tsamo, CHOUDHARY, M. Iqbal, ATTA-UR-RAHMAN   +7 more
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Combined effects of aqueous extracts of Sylopia aethiopica and Monodora myristica seeds on lipid profile and haematological indices in rats exposed to cyanide

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2018
The purpose of this study was to determine combined effect of Xylopia aethiopica seed (Xa) and Monodora myristica seed extracts (Mm) on haematological parameters{pack cell volume (PCV), haemoglobin (Hb) , red blood cell count (RBC) and white blood count
H.E. Kadiri
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Nutritional and anti-nutrient profiles of some Ghanaian spices

Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2017
Spices are generally consumed because of the taste and flavor they add to food. Some are also consumed because of their medicinal properties. We herein report on the nutrient and antinutrient compositions of five Ghanaian spices namely Xylopia aethiopica,
Lawrence Sheringham Borquaye, Godfred Darko, Michael Konney Laryea, Edward Ntim Gasu, Nana Afia Abrafi Amponsah, Eunice Nyarkoah Appiah   +5 more
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Two new species of Meliola from Yunnan Province China [PDF]

MycoKeys
Meliola is an epifoliar fungal genus commonly known as black mildews, predominantly found in tropical and subtropical regions and considered host specific. This study describes two novel species, Meliola fuscobrunnea and M.
Muhammad Binyamin Khan, Xiang-Yu Zeng, Entaj Tarafder, Sardar Ali, DE-Ping Wei, Ting Chi Wen   +5 more
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Ethnobotanical survey, anthelmintic effects and cytotoxicity of plants used for treatment of helminthiasis in the Central and Kara regions of Togo

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2020
Background Traditional medicines are the main source of treatment of helminthiasis in endemic areas of Togo. The present study aimed to investigate the plants used by Traditional healers (THs) to treat helminth infections in endemic communities within ...
Essoham Ataba, Gnatoulma Katawa, Manuel Ritter, Adjoa Holali Ameyapoh, Kokou Anani, Oukoe M. Amessoudji, Pélagie Edlom Tchadié, Tchadjabo Tchacondo, Komlan Batawila, Yaovi Ameyapoh, Achim Hoerauf, Laura E. Layland, Simplice D. Karou   +12 more
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Inclusion of antimicrobial and antioxidant spices into milk candy towards enhancement of nutrient contents and bio-functional activities

Heliyon
Herbs and spices are known for their health benefits and thus, commonly used in foods to enhance taste, flavour and shelf life. This study produced milk candy with medicinal spices, assessed their proximate composition, prebiotic, and antioxidant ...
Adeyanmola Oluwaseyi Faturoti, Clement Olusola Ogidi   +1 more
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Influence of ethanolic extracts of dried fruit of Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A. Rich on haematological and biochemical parameters in healthy Wistar rats

Clinical Phytoscience, 2019
Background Bioactivities of plant-based compounds had been shown to be influenced by properties of the extracting solvents. This study investigated the influence of ethanolic extract of Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A.
Babatunde Joseph Oso, Emmanuel Bukoye Oyewo, Adenike Temidayo Oladiji   +2 more
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