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 …

Nauclea latifolia: biological activity and alkaloid phytochemistry of a West African tree

B Boucherle, R Haudecoeur, EF Queiroz… - Natural product …, 2016 - pubs.rsc.org
Covering up to 2016 Nauclea latifolia (syn. Sarcocephalus latifolius, Rubiaceae), commonly
called the African pincushion tree, is a plant widely used in folk medicine in different regions …

In vitro antiviral activity of twenty-seven medicinal plant extracts from Southwest Nigeria against three serotypes of echoviruses

OO Ogbole, TE Akinleye, PA Segun, TC Faleye… - Virology journal, 2018 - Springer
Background Echoviruses, a serotype of enteroviruses, infect millions of people globally and
there is no specific drug treatment or vaccine available for its management. The screening of …

Anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, and sedative properties of the roots of Nauclea latifolia Smith in mice

EN Bum, GS Taïwe, FCO Moto, GT Ngoupaye… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2009 - Elsevier
Root bark of Nauclea latifolia Smith (Rubiaceae) was evaluated for its anticonvulsant,
anxiolytic, and sedative activity in mice. Animal models (maximal electroshock …

Antipyretic and antinociceptive effects of Nauclea latifolia root decoction and possible mechanisms of action

GS Taïwe, EN Bum, E Talla, T Dimo, N Weiss… - Pharmaceutical …, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
Context: Nauclea latifolia Smith (Rubiaceae) is a small tree found in tropical areas in Africa.
It is used in traditional medicine to treat malaria, epilepsy, anxiety, pain, fever, etc. Objective …

Anti-nociceptive effect of vitexin mediated by the opioid system in mice

ÜD Özkay, ÖD Can - Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, 2013 - Elsevier
In the present study, we determined the potential anti-nociceptive activity of vitexin, a C-
glycosylated flavone, by conducting some acute nociceptive tests in mice. Centrally …

Pharmacological evidence favouring the use of Nauclea latifolia in malaria ethnopharmacy: Effects against nociception, inflammation, and pyrexia in rats and mice

J Abbah, S Amos, B Chindo, I Ngazal… - Journal of …, 2010 - Elsevier
AIM OF THE STUDY: Nauclea latifolia Smith is used traditionally in the treatment of
uncomplicated malaria and painful conditions among its several other applications. The …

An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used by communities of Northern Kordofan region, Sudan

MHA Suleiman - Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2015 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance The present study provides significant
ethnopharmacological information on plant species used in North Kordofan region, western …

Alternative treatment strategies for neuropathic pain: Role of Indian medicinal plants and compounds of plant origin-A review

H Singh, S Bhushan, R Arora, HS Buttar, S Arora… - Biomedicine & …, 2017 - Elsevier
Neuropathic pain is a complex, chronic pain state accompanied by tissue injury and nerve
damage. This important health issue constitutes a challenge for the modern medicine …

Effects of hawthorn seed and pulp extracts on the central nervous system

ÖD Can, ÜD Özkay, N Öztürk, Y Öztürk - Pharmaceutical Biology, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
Context: Investigating potential central nervous system (CNS) activities of Crataegus
monogyna Jacq.(Rosaceae), hawthorn, fruit extracts. Objective: Evaluating CNS effects and …