Timothy E. Maitho

Challenges and Opportunities of the Ugandan Traditional Herbal Medicine Sector

Joseph Oloro, Amon G. Agaba, James Mucunu Mbaria & Timothy E. Maitho · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2022

The use of herbal medicine products worldwide and in Uganda is on the rise and there is much-renewed interest in their use because of the belief that they are safe. However, this belief is not backed up by credible scientific research for many products in Uganda. Almost all herba...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2022/v33i930487

Evaluation of the Mutagenic Potential of Artavol® Using the Ame’s Test

Joseph Oloro, Kennedy Kasazza, Oscar Okidi P’okello, James M. Mucunu, Timothy E. Maitho & Amon A. Ganafa · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2024

Background: The worldwide increase in the use of herbal medicinal - products calls for their safety testing to protect the public from unintended hazardous effects. However, most are not tested, putting the public at risk. The modified Ames ISO test is a useful resource for deter...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i31189