A5074734579- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- African Botany and Ecology Studies
- Moringa oleifera research and applications
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Herbal Medicine Research Studies
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Phytochemical compounds biological activities
- Banana Cultivation and Research
- Composting and Vermicomposting Techniques
- Cassava research and cyanide
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Seed and Plant Biochemistry
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
Mzuzu University
2017-2023
The purpose of this study was to investigate the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity 17 edible wild fruits that are widely distributed consumed in Malawi for pharmacological value exploration. Qualitative analysis, total phenolic content, flavonoid ferric reducing power (FRAP), (TAA), 1,1‐diphenyl‐2‐picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging (DPPH) were performed aqueous methanolic fruit extracts. results showed extracts contained alkaloids, saponins, terpenoids, glycosides, coumarins,...
This study evaluated the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of Piliostigma thonningii (Schumach.) Milne-Redh, Psorospermum febrifugum Spach, Inula glomerata Oliv. Hiern, Zanthoxylum chalybeum Engl. Monotes africanus A.DC., claimed to treat cancer by Malawian traditional herbal practitioners. Ground dried plant extracts were analyzed for total phenolic content (TPC), flavonoid (TFC), alkaloid (TAC), ferric reducing power (FRAP) 2,2-Diphenyl-1-Picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) using...
In Malawi, ethnobotanical surveys have been carried out on the plants used to treat or manage allergies and their symptoms. However, studies focusing information analysis such as systematic reviews of anti-allergic natural products are not yet published. This review highlighted analysed data potential medicinal in Malawi order discover treatments for through various approaches improve well-being people. Literature search strategy was collect plants. Chemoinformatics applied compile...