Hypertension (HTN) is the medical term for high blood pressure. It is dangerous because it
makes the heart work too hard and contributes to atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries) …

The plants of the genus Phyllanthus (Euphorbiaceae) have been used as traditional
medicinal materials for a long time in China, India, Brazil, and the Southeast Asian countries …

Traditional medicine has a history extending back to thousands of years, and during the
intervening time, man has identified the healing properties of a very broad range of plants …

This paper is a compilation of all known uses of angiosperm plants by the Yoruba people of
southwestern Nigeria. Information was gathered from the past experiences of authors and …

Aim of the study Phyllanthusáamarus Schum. and Thonn.(PA)(Euphorbiaceae) is a herb
which is reported to have anti-inflammatory activity. In view of its potent anti-inflammatory …

Hypertension is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke.
Interest in medicinal or nutraceutical plant bioactives to reduce hypertension has increased …

This review discusses the medicinal plants used in traditional medicine for the treatment of
hypertension and their reported mode of action and efficacy. High blood pressure is …

Ethnopharmacological relevance The management of diabetes mellitus management in
African communities, especially in Gabon, is not well established as more than 60% of …

This study evaluated the in vivo potential antihypertensive effect of hydroalcoholic extract of
Syzygium cumini leaves (HESC) in normotensive Wistar rats and in spontaneously …

Healing Plants of Nigeria: Ethnomedicine and Therapeutic Applications offers
comprehensive information on the use of herbal medicines in West Africa. Combining an …