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Morinda morindoides has been used as herbal medicine in Africa for a long time. It possesses potential therapeutic activities such as antiplasmodial, antispermatogenic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-diarrheal effects, stomach pain and constipation reliefs. However, there has been no literature summarising its potential effects. This study therefore aims to systematically review the therapeutic activities of this medicinal plant as well as its pharmacological activities.

Nine databases were selected to search suitable articles namely MEDLINE (PubMed), ISI, Scopus, Google Scholar, Global Health Library (GHL), Virtual Health Library (VHL), POPLINE, New York Academy of Medicine gray Literature Report (NYAM), and System for Information on gray Literature in Europe (SIGLE). Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, we included 54 papers for the systemic review.

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