[HTML][HTML] A review of modern and conventional extraction techniques and their applications for extracting phytochemicals from plants

C Bitwell, SS Indra, C Luke, MK Kakoma - Scientific African, 2023 - Elsevier
For centuries, phytochemicals have been of immense value to communities worldwide.
These metabolites have been used in healthcare systems as medicines to treat various …

Green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles using some selected medicinal plants from southern africa and their biological applications

JA Aboyewa, NRS Sibuyi, M Meyer, OO Oguntibeju - Plants, 2021 - mdpi.com
The application of metallic nanoparticles (MNPs), especially that of silver, gold, cobalt, and
zinc as antimicrobial, anticancer, drug delivery, contrast, and bioimaging agents has …

The puzzle of the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa

JM Maeda, JN Nkengasong - Science, 2021 - science.org
The COVID-19 pandemic has been puzzling to many public health experts because Africa
has reported far fewer cases and deaths from COVID-19 than predicted. As of 22 November …

Popular dietary patterns: alignment with American Heart Association 2021 dietary guidance: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association

CD Gardner, MK Vadiveloo, KS Petersen… - Circulation, 2023 - Am Heart Assoc
The evolution of dietary guidelines from isolated nutrients to broader dietary pattern
recommendations results from growing knowledge of the synergy between nutrients and …

Climate change adaptation: Linking indigenous knowledge with western science for effective adaptation

CC Makondo, DSG Thomas - Environmental science & policy, 2018 - Elsevier
The implementation of climate change response programmes for adaptation and resilience
is anchored on western scientific knowledge. However, this has led to a tendency to …

Phytochemistry, pharmacological activity, and potential health benefits of Glycyrrhiza glabra

MK Hasan, I Ara, MSA Mondal, Y Kabir - Heliyon, 2021 - cell.com
Nature has always been an excellent source for many therapeutic compounds providing us
with many medicinal plants and microorganisms producing beneficial chemicals. Therefore …

Complementary and alternative medicines use in COVID-19: A global perspective on practice, policy and research

V Paudyal, S Sun, R Hussain, MH Abutaleb… - Research in Social and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The COVID-19 pandemic has met international health systems with a low level of
preparedness and emergency response. While the emergence of effective vaccines has …

Phytochemical profiling and GC-MS analysis of aqueous methanol fraction of Hibiscus asper leaves

NU Olivia, UC Goodness, OM Obinna - Future Journal of Pharmaceutical …, 2021 - Springer
Background Medicinal plants are of great importance to researchers in the field of
pharmacology as most pharmaceutical industries depend on medicinal plant for their raw …

Rutin ameliorates inflammation and improves metabolic function: A comprehensive analysis of scientific literature

N Muvhulawa, PV Dludla, K Ziqubu… - Pharmacological …, 2022 - Elsevier
Chronic inflammation remains an essential complication in the pathogenesis and
aggravation of metabolic diseases. There is a growing interest in the use of medicinal plants …

African herbal medicines: Adverse effects and cytotoxic potentials with different therapeutic applications

K Okaiyeto, OO Oguntibeju - … journal of environmental research and public …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The African continent is naturally endowed with various plant species with nutritional and
medicinal benefits. About 80% of the people in develo** countries rely on folk medicines …