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Analgesic, anti-inflammatory and oxytocic activities of Dracaena steudneri Engl. stem bark aqueous extract in Wistar rats
Katuura, Esther; Tenywa, Mercy Gladys; Agaba, Amon Ganafa; Ajayi, Clement Olusoji; Tolo, Casim Umba (Academic journals, 2022)Dracaena steudneri Engl. (Dracaenaceae) is a medicinal plant that is used in labour by traditional birth attendants to induce labour, relieve pain and treat various diseases; albeit no documentation. This study determined ... -
The Anti-mycobacterial activity and safety profile of selected Crinum species in Northwestern Uganda
Katuura, Esther; Waako, Paul; Chandia, Milton (Global Scientific Journals, 2021)Crinum species is a source of many bioactive molecules with both antimicrobial and anti-tumor properties. Chloroform, methanol and aqueous extracts of Crinum scabrum and Crinum macowanii bulbs and leaves were investigated ... -
Evaluation of the adverse effects of Dracaena steudneri Engl. stem bark aqueous extract in Wistar rats
Katuura, Esther; Tenywa, Mercy Gladys; Tolo, Casim Umba; Ajayi, Clement Olusoji; Agaba, Amon Ganafa (Academic Journals, 2021)Safety of medicinal plants/products is one of the major areas that require more attention because of the high rate at which consumers use medicinal plants/products due to their availability and accessibility. Dracaena ... -
Phytochemical analysis of polyphenols in leaf extract from Vernonia amygdalina. Delile plant growing in Uganda
Nowak, Jadwiga; Kiss, Anna K.; Wambebe, Charles; Katuura, Esther; Kuźma, Łukasz (MDPI, 2022)Due to the presence of phytochemicals, plants have been known to be used in the treatment and management of various diseases. Vernonia amygdalina, belonging to the Asteraceae family, is a plant known for its many applications ... -
Safety evaluation of oral toxicity of potential anticancer agents: An acute and sub-chronic toxicity studies of combinations of Carica papaya Linn, Vernonia Amygdalina Delile and dihydroartemisinin.
Nowak, Jadwiga; Katuura, Esther; Mukonzo, Jackson; Wambebe, Charles (Ibadan biochemical communications group, 2021)The increase in cancer prevalence rate worldwide is a public health concern. Studies have recognized the use of phytomedicines in cancer treatment but their safety data is deficient. Vernonia amygdalina Delile (VA), ... -
Tentative qualitative and quantitative analysis of phenolic compounds in leaf extract from Carica papaya Linn. plant growing in Uganda
Nowak, Jagwida; Kiss, Anna; Wambebe, Charles; Katuura, Esther; Kuzma, Lukasz (Sciendo, 2021)Introduction: Carica papaya L. belongs to Caricaceae family. It is an evergreen tree or shrub with usually unbranched trunk. Previous studies on the methanolic leaf extract of this plant proved the antibacterial, ... -
Wild edible plants used by communities in and around selected forest reserves of Teso-Karamoja region, Uganda
Ojelel, Samuel; Mucunguzi, Patrick; Katuura, Esther; Kakudidi, Esezah K.; Namaganda, Mary; Kalema, James (BMC, 2019-01-09)Background: The consumption of wild plants is an ancient tradition which serves multiple purposes. Cognizant that Teso-Karamoja region is frequently affected by food scarcity and is not adequately surveyed for its flora, ...