October 2024

People’s perceptions about the availability and importance of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides (Lam.) Zepern. & Timler, an anti-sickle-cell herbal in Burkina Faso, West Africa

This study aims to assess the importance and availability of Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides (Lam.) Zepern. & Timler, a plant confined to the western region of Burkina Faso and used as an alternative herbal remedy for sickle cell disease. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 60 volunteers from western Burkina Faso in May 2021. The interviews focused on the knowledge of the plant, its socio-economic importance,...

Author(s): Souleymane Compaoré, Mohamed B. Belemlilga, Lazare Belemnaba, Mohamadi Zèba, Noufou Ouedraogo, Sylvin Ouedraogo and Adjima Thiombiano  

December 2024

In vivo and ex vivo antihyperglycemic activity of the hydroethanolic extract of Cassia sieberiana DC roots

Cassia sieberiana DC, a plant from the Fabaceae family, is traditionally used by inhabitants of southern Togo to treat diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to investigate the antihyperglycemic activity of the hydroethanolic extract of C. sieberiana roots. The extract was tested on blood glucose levels in fasting and orally induced hyperglycemic ICR mice in vivo. Phytochemical screening was performed using chemical...

Author(s): Koffivi Amen Luc Sossou, Aku Enam Motto, Kokou Atchou, Povi Lawson-Evi and Kwashie Eklu-Gadegbeku