Calotropis procera (Aiton) Dryand.(commonly known as the apple of sodom, calotrope, and
giant milkweed) is an evergreen, perennial shrub of the family Apocynaceae, mainly found …

Calotropis procera is locally known as Aak or Madar in Hindi, milk weed in English and
belongs to the family Apocynaceae and subfamily Asclepiadoideae. Although a wasteland …

As synthetic antioxidants that are widely used in foods are known to cause detrimental
health effects, studies on natural additives as potential antioxidants are becoming …

Microplastic particles (MPs) are a common environmental pollutant easily ingested by fish in
aquaculture. The current study evaluated the protective efficacies of some antioxidant, eg …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Calotropis gigantiea (L.) R. Br (Apocynaceae) commonly
called as “crown flower” or “giant milk weed” is a well-known weed to many cultures for …

Background Humans have used plants as a safe and effective medicine for a wide range of
ailments ever since the earliest days of civilization. Calotropis procera potential as a …

In this study, we assessed the toxic effects of sub lethal concentration (0.1 mg l− 1) 4-
nonylphenol (4-NP) on serum biochemical parameters, liver lipid peroxidation (LPO) and …

There is no ethnobotanical study conducted specifically on medicinal plants traditionally
used to treat cancer in Ethiopia. Yet, traditional herbalists in different parts of the country …

Nonylphenol (NP) is a widespread contaminant in the ecosystem. Zinc is an essential trace
element with many physiological activities. The existing study aimed to examine the possible …

Background: In Burkina Faso, phytotherapy is the main medical alternative used by
populations to manage various diseases that affect the nervous system. The aim of the …