Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, and Anticancer Potentials of African Medicinal Fruits: A Comprehensive Review
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
The consumption of traditional and indigenous foods and beverages varies across different
ethnic communities and is often influenced by geographical location. However, the diversity …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
source of nutrition. On the continent of Africa, many rural communities continue to gather …