The Genus Phyllanthus: An Ethnopharmacological, Phytochemical, and Pharmacological Review

X Mao, LF Wu, HL Guo, WJ Chen… - Evidence‐based …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

[HTML][HTML] An insight into the potent medicinal plant Phyllanthus amarus Schum. and Thonn.

A Bose Mazumdar Ghosh, A Banerjee… - The Nucleus, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Phyllanthus amarus Schum. and Thonn., a globally distributed herb is known for its
several therapeutic potentials. P. amarus has a long history of use in the traditional system of …

[HTML][HTML] Use of complementary and alternative medicines for children with chronic health conditions in Lagos, Nigeria

KA Oshikoya, IO Senbanjo, OF Njokanma… - … and Alternative Medicine, 2008 - Springer
Background The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is on the increase
globally with a high prevalence in children and adults with chronic illnesses. Many studies …

Patterns of complementary and alternative medicine use, perceived benefits, and adverse effects among adult users in Enugu Urban, Southeast Nigeria

I Okoronkwo, JL Onyia-Pat, P Okpala… - Evidence‐Based …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is now on the increase.
Evidence from studies carried out globally has established that CAM use is very common …

[HTML][HTML] Antiplasmodial activity of extracts of Tridax procumbens and Phyllanthus amarus in in vitro Plasmodium falciparum culture systems

R Appiah-Opong, AK Nyarko, D Dodoo, FN Gyang… - Ghana Medical …, 2011 - ajol.info
Background: Aqueous extracts of Tridax procumbens (TP)(Compositae) and Phyllanthus
amarus (PA)(Euphorbiaceae) are used in traditional medicine in Ghana to treat malaria …

[HTML][HTML] Drug use practices and self-treatment for suspected malaria in Ibadan, Nigeria

OJ Bamikole, TH Olajide, BA Adedeji… - The American Journal …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Antimalarial drug failures have been reported anecdotally in Nigeria, and malarial self-
treatment practices could be a contributing factor. This study was designed to assess the …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and modes of complementary and alternative medicine use among peasant farmers with musculoskeletal pain in a rural community in South …

CE Mbada, TL Adeyemi, RA Adedoyin… - … and alternative medicine, 2015 - Springer
Abstract Background Anecdotally, use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
for Musculoskeletal Pain (MSP) is common in Nigeria; however, there seems to be a dearth …

The influence of cultural perception of causation, complications, and severity of childhood malaria on determinants of treatment and preventive pathways

CO Falade, MO Ogundiran, MO Bolaji… - … of community health …, 2005 - journals.sagepub.com
A cluster sample of 2,052 mothers and other caregivers of children from southwest Nigeria
was studied. Qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection were employed …

Relationship between orthodox and traditional medical practitioners in the transmission of traditional medical knowledge in Nigeria

JO Adekannbi - Health Information & Libraries Journal, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Background The problem of incomplete transmission of traditional medical knowledge to the
younger generation is of concern to information professionals especially in developing …

Locally used plants for malaria therapy amongst the Hausa, Yoruba and Ibo communities in Maiduguri, Northeastern Nigeria

E AC, A SE, A DA, K HO, A PU - 2010 - nopr.niscpr.res.in
A mini survey was conducted to ascertain the plants locally used in Northeastern Nigeria to
treat malaria amongst the three major ethnic groups. Three traditional healers from each of …