Oxidation is an integral part of aerobic processes of life. It involves the transfer of electrons
or hydrogen via a chemical reaction from a substance to an oxidizing agent leading to the …

Free radicals are highly reactive molecules generated during oxidation reactions which in
turn initiate chain reactions resulting to cellular damage. There is substantial evidence …

The therapeutic efficacy of the contemporary anti-inflammatory drugs are well established;
however, prolonged use of such can often lead to serious and life-threatening side effects …

This review aims to gather available information on the medicinal, nutritional, and bioactive
profiles of Annonaceae species in the African continent, sponsoring their use worldwide and …

The anti-diabetic activity of the methanolic extract of Uvaria afzelii (Annonaceae) root bark
was investigated in normoglycaemic, glucose and alloxan-induced diabetic rats using …

" Bitters" are macerations of medicinal plants in alcohol, widely consumed for various
reasons. Despite their high consumption, there is little scientific data on their safety/toxicity …

Bitters”, are drinks obtained by macerating plant organs in alcohol, sold and consumed in
Abidjan for various reasons. This study aimed to have a better knowledge on the practice of …

This study investigated the effect of African peach (AP) and Uvaria afzelii (UA) extracts on
arginase, nitric oxide (NO), angiotensin-1 converting enzyme (ACE), and cholinergic and …

This important volume provides a comprehensive overview of hepatotoxicity and medicinal
plants used for protecting the liver and for curing liver toxicity and liver diseases. To date …

Uvaria afzelii Scott Elliot (Annonaceae) is an African traditional medicinal plant. In Ivory
Coast, roots of the plant are commonly used as antiparasitic and against others ailments …