Several exotic plants (non‐native) are used in Brazilian traditional medicine and are known
worldwide for their possible diuretic actions. Among the wide variety of plants, standing out …

Traditional medicines are a principal form of health care for many populations, particularly in
low-and middle-income countries, and they have gained attention as an important means of …

Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is being
recognized as a non-communicable disease (NCD) with high morbidity and mortality. In …

Objectives To assess the microbiological effectiveness of several household water treatment
and safe storage (HWTS) options in situ in Tanzania, before consideration for national scale …

The genus Cymbopogon belongs to Poaceae family and contain about 54 species,
commonly known as" lemongrass". Cymbopogon is a medicinal plant native to tropical and …

Botanicals can cause nephrotoxicity via numerous mechanisms, including disrupting renal
blood flow, damaging compartments along the nephron, and obstructing urinary flow. While …

Diversification of products that are derived from essential oils carries important implications
in reducing agricultural waste and promoting the medicinal materials industry. In this study …

Background. In Ghana, Cymbopogon citratus leaves together with guava, pawpaw, and lime
are processed into a decoction to treat fever. To encourage its usage, preclinical validation …

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the pre-symptom of cardiovascular disease. The
number of people living with hypertension has doubled to 1.28 billion and proportionally …

Background: Chronic kidney disease is a major public health issue, and due to resource
constraints, many can't access dialysis. C. citratus, lemongrass is globally prevalent and …