African Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0816
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPP
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 2288

Review

Traditional medicinal plants used for the treatment of diabetes in the Sudan: A review

Sakina M. Yagi
  • Sakina M. Yagi
  • Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
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Ahmed I. Yagi
  • Ahmed I. Yagi
  • Department of Health of Heath Sciences, Khawarizimi International College, United Arab Emirates.
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  •  Received: 16 December 2017
  •  Accepted: 18 January 2018
  •  Published: 22 January 2018

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