Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Ackee plant (Blighia sapida KD
Koenig)(Sapindaceae) is used in Sub-Saharan Africa (where it has its origin) and in different …

The present study focused on the insecticidal potential of easily available local botanicals
using a simple but effective method. Seven indigenous plants (Cinnamomum tamala (taiz …

Dinoderus porcellus is considered as the most important pest of stored yam chips and
compounds extracted from plants can be used for its control. The present study aimed to test …

Background The study was designed to screen aqueous extract of Bilghia sapida leaves for
its phytochemical constituents, in vivo antiplasmodial activity and biochemical changes in …

This study was planned to evaluate the larvicidal effect of Citrus sinensis on the fourth instar
larvae of Culex quinquefasciatus. Different concentrations of aqueous extracts of peel and …

Vector control has proved to be a successful strategy for reducing incidences of mosquito
borne-diseases. This study evaluated the repellent and larvicidal efficacy of A. muricata …

In Benin, stored yam chips are severely attacked by Dinoderus porcellus Lesne which
causes important losses. The use of medicinal plants combined with the insect-resistant yam …

Coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction are major global health issues, with
myocardial infarction becoming more common. In the current study, the cardioprotective …

Blighia sapida (Sapindaceae) is commonly known as Ackee and in the South West Nigeria it
is called Isin. The wood is resistant to termites and the pounded fruit and the stem bark is …

This research investigates the larvicidal efficacy and phytochemical composition of sweet
orange (Citrus sinensis) peel methanol extract against Anopheles mosquito larvae collected …