Introduction: Recently there has been a great deal of interest in the health benefits of phytochemicals, particularly prenylated and allylated flavonoids. Chalcones (1, 3-diaryl-2-propen-1-ones) and their derivatives are important intermediates of the flavonoid synthetic pathway....
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Research Article10.9734/bjpr/2016/28243
Background: Infections are recurrent in the presence of external skin lesions and significantly complicate the healing process. Plant extracts are used in the management of these complications. Objective: This study was aimed to evaluate the phytochemical composition and the in v...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2024/v26i3673
Ficus thonningii (Blume) is a medicinal plant whose biological activity has been demonstrated in the management of peptic ulcers. Unfortunately, little scientific data exists on its toxicity. This is why we studied the acute and subacute oral toxicity profile of the hydro-ethanol...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2023/v21i3438
Ficus thonningii (Blume) is considered as a herbal plant with well documented biological activity in the management of several diseases in the tropics. However, there is a gap of information on its safety and proof of efficacy in evidence-based medicine. The objective of this stu...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2023/v34i41131
Bezejea Nkeng-Asong, Tembe Estella Fokunang, Njinkio Nono Borgia, Mbong Grace, Ngameni Bathelemy, Tabi Omgba Yves, Ngudjoe Ervrard Marcel, Ndikum Valentine Nchafor, Ngadjui Bonaventure Tchaleu & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen·Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2019
Aim: Azadirachta indica A. Juss commonly called ‘Indian Lilac’ or ‘Margosa’ is used in the South West region of Cameroon to treat malaria, typhoid, intestinal worms and diabetes, and as mosquito repellent. Diabetes, a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v6i430109
Uji Pius Uku, Tembe Estella Fokunang, Mbong Grace, Njinkio Nono Borgia, Ingrid Mogue, Ngameni Bathelemy, Ndikum Valentine Nchafor, John Dobgima Fonmboh, Andrew Banin Nyuki, Tabi Omgba Yves, Nguidjoe Ervrard Marcel, Ngadjui Bonaventure Tchaleu & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen·Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2020
Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that about 80% of the world’s population rely mostly on traditional medicine. Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) which results from an imbalance between stomach acid-pepsin and mucosal defense barriers is a chronic disease a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2020/v9i130145
Ameaka Fatima Nkempu, Tembe Estella Fokunang, Bayaga Herve Narcisse, Eustace Bonghan Berinyuy, Tabi Yves Omgba, Njinkio Borgia Nono, Ngameni Bathelemy & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
Introduction: Liver toxicity has become a public health concern as more people globally get exposed to xenobiotics with the potential to cause liver damage and consequent liver cirrhosis. The increase in liver toxicant abuse has necessitated the exploration of xenobiotic exposure...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i38B32120
Ameaka Fatima Nkempu, Tembe Estella, Tchadji Mayoudom Vanessa Edwige, Bayaga Herve, Dobgima John Fonmboh, Eustace Bonghan Berinyuy, Njinkio Borgia Nono, Tabi Yves Omgba, Ngameni Bathelemy & Fokunang Charles·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2021
Introduction: Liver or hepatic disease refers to different conditions that affect the liver. Chronic alcohol consumption is one of the most frequent causes of liver disease and accounts for about 55% of liver cirrhosis deaths recorded in Cameroon in 2020. Standard accessible trea...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430303
Tembe Estella Fokunang, Ekwoge Hilda Tonge, Bayaga Herve, Tchadji Vanessa, Njinkio Nono Borgia, Nene Ahidjo, Mogue Ingrid, Tabi Yves Omgba, Zintchem Roger, Nnanga Nga Emmanuel, Ngameni Bathelemy & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2022
Introduction: Improved Traditional Medicines (ITMs), a recent concept by the World Health Organization (WHO) was introduced to promote the rational use of herbal medicine for primary health care in developing countries. The ITM by WHO andAIPO have categorized into 4 categories wi...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i330331
Dobgima John Fonmboh, Ejoh Richard Abah, Tembe Estella Fokunang, Bayaga Herve, Gerald Ngo Teke, Ngono Mballa Rose, Njinkio Nono Borgia, Lovet Benyella Fokunang, Banin Nyuyki Andrew, Nubia Kaba, Ngameni Bathelemy & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen·Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2020
Herbal plants are very important in traditional community use and enrich our plant biodiversity and conservation. Natural products are vital substances of traditional knowledge systems in complementary and alternative medicine, nutraceutical, food supplements, and pharmaceutical...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2020/v9i230152