Browsing by Subject "Medicinal plants"
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Aflatoxin exposure in Southwestern Uganda and the ameliorative effects of selected medicinal plants on induced aflatoxicosis in wistar rats
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Introduction: Over 5.5 billion people, worldwide are chronically exposed to aflatoxins. This contributes to 40% of the African disease burden. Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus, ... -
Antibacterial activity, safety and chemical composition of crude extracts of selected wild edible Marasmius species of Mushroom from central Uganda (a nested study)
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Background: Mushrooms are evenly distributed worldwide and are mainly used for food, medicine and for commercial purposes. But few of the species have been investigated for medicinal potential, safety and chemical compounds ... -
Documentation and propagation of medicinal plants used for HIV/AIDS management in Mpigi District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013-03)HIV/AIDS continues to exact a large toll on humans everywhere in the world. Currently western medicine remains the treatment of choice. However, it does not provide a complete cure. Treatment outcome from HAART is further ... -
Effect of moringa oleifera leaf extracts on the isolated rabbit heart and uterus
(2010-11)Background: Local communities, world over prevent and treat indigenous diseases using local herbal remedies. Moringa oleifera is one of the many plants used in herbal preparations in Uganda for treating numerous human ... -
Effects of agroforestry initiatives on practices of rural farmers in Iganga District
(Makerere University, 201-10)Agroforestry is an old practice in which trees, crops and / or livestock are integrated on the same piece of land. Agroforestry practices have been designed to curb the rate of land degradation. They include Agrisilvicultural ... -
Ethnobotanical, phytochemical and antiplasmodial studies of Neoboutonia Macrocalyx L
(Makerere University, 2014)Malaria is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity due to resistance of the parasite to the cheap and available antimalarials. The need for effective new and cheap alternative antimalarials is therefore of ... -
Ethnopharmacology, cytotoxicity, antiviral and immunomodulatory profiles of medicinal plant species used by herbalists in treating people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11-07)Opportunistic infections (OI) are the single most important cause of mortality and morbidity among PLHIV in poor countries. There is widespread use of medicinal plants among PLHIV. However, there is no scientific information ... -
Evaluation of anti theilerial activity of a lipophilic root bark extract of stereospermum kunthianum against theileria parva
(Makerere University, 2014)Background: naphthoquinones are common compounds found in several species of bignoniaceae and exhibit anti plasmodial activity hence can serve as potential sources of lead compounds for discovery and development of ... -
Evaluation of hypoglycemic activity of selected medicinal plants from Central Uganda in alloxan induced diabetic rats
(Makerere University, 2011)Background: In Uganda diabetes mellitus affects 1.7% of the general population. It is a chronic condition that requires prolonged treatment in specialized health facilities, especially the use of oral hypoglycemic agents ... -
Evaluation of process procedures of selected medicinal plants used for treating malaria fevers in Tororo district
(Makerere University, 2015-03)Background: Despite widespread utilization of medicinal plants globally, there is insufficient documentation regarding their efficacy and standard processing procedures (SPP)-leading to products with variable levels of ... -
Evaluation of the hypoglycemic activity of a herbal mixture of psidium guajava and bidens pilosa extracts in alloxan induced diabetic rats
(Makerere University, 2014-01)Diabetes mellitus is the most prevalent and at the same time the most important metabolic disorder. According to WHO, the global prevalence of diabetes mellitus was said to be about 5 % in 2011. Currently available treatment ... -
Extent of use of Aloe vera locally extracted products for management of ailments in communities of Kitagata Sub-county in Sheema District, Western Uganda.
(2014)Abstract Aloe vera is widely used locally in communities in Uganda as a medicinal plant. It is said to contain various nutrient substances and vitamins that have curative properties. It is said to heal a variety of diseases ... -
How the So/Kadama utilise plants for health and medicinal purposes
(2022)In this recording, the speaker gives information on how the So/Kadama utilise plants for health and medicinal purposes -
Immunomodulatory activity of methanolic leaf extract of Moringa oleifera in Wistar Albino rats
(Makerere University, 2014)Background: Globally alternative herbal medicines are used to modulate the immune system in many disease conditions. Among the herbs used in Uganda is Moringa oleifera though no scientific study has been done to evaluate ... -
Improving access to priority herbal medicine in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013)Conservation of plant diversity can be attained when people attach values to plants. The value may be ecological, recreational, economical, medicinal, cultural or spiritual. Conservation of medicinal plants encourages ... -
In vitro antibacterial and toxicity profile of four selected medicinal plants of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Most medicinal plants used in the treatment of diseases in developing countries have not been tested to ascertain their efficacy and safety. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to; evaluate the phytochemical ... -
Inventory and analysis of medicinal and nutritional plants in Oyam District, Northern Uganda
(2009-11)An ethnobotanical study was carried out in six villages in the Ngai and Otwal sub counties in Oyam district, Northern Uganda, where insurgency has been prevalent for the past 20 years. Information was obtained mainly from ... -
Local use of selected wild food plant species by the Tepeth Community of Mountain Moroto Forest Reserve in Karamoja, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2001-12)The study was undertaken from September 2000 and February 2001 in three parishes of Lia, Kakingol and Loyaroboth in mountain Moroto Forest Reserve to assess the sustainability of the use of seven wild food plant species ... -
Medicinal plants and associated indigenous knowledge of the Lugbara in Arua District
(Makerere University., 2016)The role played by traditional medicine especially herbal medicine (HM) is well acknowledged globally and the documentation of this heritage cannot be overemphasized. As the world continues to evolve with changes in ... -
Oil content and physicochemical characteristics of oils from wild plants of Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo
(2009-11)Many important plant species in Kahuzi-Biega National Park and surrounding areas in Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo are threatened with extinction. Some of these plants are harvested and their oil extracted and ...