Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, and Anticancer Potentials of African Medicinal Fruits: A Comprehensive Review

NT Fakudze, P Sarbadhikary, BP George… - Pharmaceuticals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Africa is home to diverse medicinal plants that have been used for generations for the
treatment of several different cancers and, presently, they are gaining interest from …

Biochemical constituents and the role of African wild medlar (Vangueria infausta) in human nutrition: a review

MK Maluleke, TS Ralulimi, M Machete - Discover Sustainability, 2024 - Springer
This publication presents the biochemical components, the botanical characteristics, and the
significance of African medlar to human nutrition and developments on the fruits' uses in …

Marula oil nanoemulsion improves motor function in experimental parkinsonism via mitigation of inflammation and oxidative stress

R Alshaman, M Qushawy, HI Mokhtar… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurologic condition exhibiting motor dysfunction
that affects old people. Marula oil (M-Oil) has been used longley in cosmetics and curing …

Physicochemical attributes and acceptability of marula wine fermented with natural Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Saccharomyces cerevisiae

MP Ngwenya, TP Nkambule, SW Kidane - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
The aim of the study was to test the acceptability and physico-chemical characteristics of
marula wine fermented with known cultures of natural Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and …

Physicochemical properties and antioxidant activities of marula fruit (Sclerocarya birrea subsp. Caffra) steamed and boiled before juice extraction

MZ Dorothy, TN Suinyuy, J Lubaale… - Food Science & …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Marula fruit is one of the most underutilized fruits in South Africa, and it has been reported to
contain a high amount of vitamin C which is regarded as the cheapest antioxidant. The fruit …

Plant-based traditional foods and beverages of Gumare Village, Botswana

N Tselaesele, G Bultosa, M Molapisi… - … Processing and Nutrition, 2023 - Springer
The consumption of traditional and indigenous foods and beverages varies across different
ethnic communities and is often influenced by geographical location. However, the diversity …

Propagation of Medicinal Plants for Sustainable Livelihoods, Economic Development, and Biodiversity Conservation in South Africa

OO Fajinmi, OO Olarewaju, J Van Staden - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
South Africa is blessed with vast plant resources and unique vegetation types. Indigenous
South African medicinal plants have been well-harnessed to generate income in rural …

Trilobatin as a potential adjuvant therapy for NAFLD: Targeting AMPK-PPARα and Nrf2 antioxidant pathways

J Zhao, X Zhang, S Shi, M Yuan, G Cheng, Y Wang - Food Bioscience, 2024 - Elsevier
Trilobatin serves as a significant food additive functioning as a sweetener. Moreover, it
possesses various biological activities such as anti-inflammatory and hypoglycemic effects …

[HTML][HTML] Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Sclerocarya birrea on Metabolic Disorders: Evidence from Preclinical Studies

D Victoria-Montesinos, P Ballester, P Barcina-Pérez… - Metabolites, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background/Objectives: Metabolic disorders, including diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular
diseases, are significant global health issues. Nutraceuticals, such as Sclerocarya birrea …

[HTML][HTML] Indigenous South African food: Nutrition and health benefits

S Takaidza - 2023 - intechopen.com
Many populations around the world rely on indigenous plant materials as their primary
source of nutrition. On the continent of Africa, many rural communities continue to gather …