Nutritive value, biological properties, health benefits and applications of Tetrapleura tetraptera: An updated comprehensive review

RQ Mensah, S Adusei, S Azupio, R Kwakye - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Due to the health benefits that medicinal plants present, they are applied in traditional
healthcare in develo** and developed countries alike. Tetrapleura tetraptera, a flowering …

Potential Application of Tetrapleura tetraptera and Hibiscus sabdariffa (Malvaceae) in Designing Highly Flavoured and Bioactive Pito with Functional Properties

P Adadi, ON Kanwugu - Beverages, 2020 - mdpi.com
Sorghum beer (pito) is an indigenous alcoholic beverage peculiar to northern Ghana and
parts of other West African countries. It is overwhelmed with calories, essential amino acids …

Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant and metal chelating capacity of Tetrapleura tetraptera

S Adusei, JK Otchere, P Oteng, RQ Mensah… - Heliyon, 2019 - cell.com
Tetrapleura tetraptera, claim to be beneficial for curing of human ailments. In this study, we
determined phytochemicals, antioxidant and metal chelating capacity in the pulp, seeds and …

Cytotoxicity, acute and sub-chronic toxicities of the fruit extract of Tetrapleura tetraptera (Schumm. & Thonn.) Taub. (Fabaceae)

IN Bonsou, AT Mbaveng, GS Nguenang, GF Chi… - … medicine and therapies, 2022 - Springer
Background Tetrapleura tetraptera is a medicinal spice traditionally used to treat cancer,
diabetes, and several other ailments. This study analyzed the cytotoxicity of the …

[HTML][HTML] Optimisation of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity extraction conditions of a roasted mix of Tetrapleura tetraptera (Schumach & Thonn.) and …

E Manga, Y Brostaux, JL Ngondi, M Sindic - Saudi Journal of Biological …, 2020 - Elsevier
The therapeutic abilities of Tetrapleura tetraptera and Aframomum citratum fruits used as
spices are attributed to their bioactive molecules, including polyphenols. Sometimes used …

Antiproliferative Activities of Methanolic Extract and Fractions of Tetrapleura Tetraptera Fruit

AR Aikins, PA Birikorang, M Chama… - Evidence‐Based …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Most of the current cancer chemotherapeutics are associated with harsh and undesirable
side effects, including toxicity and chemoresistance, driving the need for safer and more …

Evaluation of selected Nigerian medicinal plants for antioxidant, antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities

S Oguntimehin, E Ajaiyeoba, O Ogbole… - 2021 - researchsquare.com
Background: Increased exposure to pathogens and free radicals contributed to the high
incidence and mortality rate of various cancers in Nigeria and globally. Promotion of …

Health and nutritional perspectives of foods in the middle belt of Ghana

I Ayim, M Ambenne, V Commey… - Nutritional and Health …, 2024 - Elsevier
This chapter explores the nutritional and health attributes of indigenous nutrient-rich
commodities in the middle belt of Ghana, particularly within the context of the local culture …

Neuroprotective effects of Tetrapleura tetraptera fruit extract on hippocampal histological features in pentylenetetrazol-induced kindling in Wistar rats

CF Iniodu, GJ Ekandem, MB Ekong - Advanced Neurology, 2025 - accscience.com
Seizures are a hallmark of epilepsy and often lead to cognitive impairment. However, most
antiepileptic medications have limited efficacy in this context and are associated with …

Comparative cytotoxicactivity of selected Nigerian medicinal plant extracts on Ehrlich ascites carcinoma cells

RA Lawal, M Ozaslan, RA Adisa, OS Odesanmi… - 2019 - ir.unilag.edu.ng
Background: Nigerian medicinal plants have long been reported to manage cancer and its
symptoms. Some of the frequently mentioned plants used for the treatment of cancer …