Traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of African Nauclea species: A review

R Haudecoeur, M Peuchmaur, B Pérès, M Rome… - Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Ethnopharmacoalogical relevance The genus Nauclea in Africa comprises seven
species. Among them, N. latifolia, N. diderrichii and N. pobeguinii are widely used by the …

Neonatal emollient therapy and massage practices in Africa: a scoping review

KJH Blanks, MW Musaba, L Ren, K Burgoine… - International …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
There have been few reports from Africa on the use and health effects of emollient therapy
for newborn infants. We aimed to describe neonatal skin care practices in Africa, and to …

Phytochemistry and antibacterial potential of the genus Nauclea

V Kuete, AJ Seukep - Advances in Botanical Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Preparation from various parts of Nauclea species (Rubiaceae) including fruits, roots, bark,
and leaves are used in folk medicine for a wide range of diseases comprising respiratory …

A comprehensive review of the ethnobotanical, phytochemical, and pharmacological properties of the genus Bambusa

MAZ Benjamin, FH Saikim, SY Ng… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - japsonline.com
Abstract Throughout Africa, China, India, and other parts of the world for ages, the genus
Bambusa (Poaceae) has been utilized in folk medicine. Various studies have concentrated …

African black soap: Physiochemical, phytochemical properties, and uses

A Ogunbiyi, NA Enechukwu - Dermatologic therapy, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The African black soap is popular for its cleansing and medicinal properties particularly
amongst those of African descent. The “traditional” African black soap” refers to soaps made …

Ọsẹ dúdú: exploring the benefits of yoruba indigenous black soap in Southwest, Nigeria

AO Adewusi, O Akanle - The International Indigenous Policy Journal, 2020 - erudit.org
This study explored the benefits of the production, sale, and consumption of Indigenous
black soap (ọsẹ dúdú) in southwest Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to …

Current outlook and future promise of ethnobotany in Nigeria: A review and personal observation

SM Erinoso, DO Aworinde - African Journal of Plant Science, 2018 - academicjournals.org
This paper reviews the current state and future prospects of ethnobotany in Nigeria. A brief
historical background is presented. Books and journals indexed by Scopus and Science …

Pseudocedrela kotschyi: a review of ethnomedicinal uses, pharmacology and phytochemistry

AM Alhassan, QU Ahmed, I Malami… - Pharmaceutical …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Context Pseudocedrela kotschyi (Schweinf) Harms (Meliaceae) is an important
medicinal plant found in tropical and subtropical countries of Africa. Traditionally, P. kotschyi …

Aristolochic acids in herbal medicine: Public health concerns for consumption and poor regulation of botanical products in Nigeria and West Africa

SE Okhale, HO Egharevba, OJ Okpara… - Journal of Medicinal …, 2019 - academicjournals.org
Aristolochic acids are naturally occurring biomolecules found in plants of the genus
Aristolochia and Asarum belonging to the family Aristolochiaceae. They are reported to be …

Ethnopharmacological Survey of Medicinal Plants Used in the Management of Skin-Related Conditions in Ilorin, North-Central, Nigeria

MB Falana, QO Nurudeen… - Traditional and …, 2023 - publish.kne-publishing.com
The abundance of plants with medicinal values has been of great impact on the skincare
industry in Nigeria. However, proper documentation of plants with skincare values has not …