J.O. Kokwaro’s scientific contributions

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Medicinal Plants of East AFrica
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January 1993

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J.O. Kokwaro

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... Several studies have addressed the use of Commiphora africana in African traditional medicine for treating various conditions, including digestive disorders (stomach aches, diarrhea, etc.), respiratory ailments (cough, bronchitis, etc.), skin problems (wounds, infections, etc.), pain (toothaches, muscle pain, etc.), as well as kidney and bladder conditions (Adjanohoun, 1989;Kokwaro, 1993;Gadir and Ahmed, 2014;Amare, 2019). (2007) and Sánchez-Morgado (2000) have identified various bioactive compounds in Commiphora africana, such as: Terpenoids (Compounds with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties), Flavonoids (Known for their antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties), Alkaloids (Compounds with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties). ...

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Ethnobotanical, Phytochemical Studies and Determination of Mineral Elements of Commiphora africana (A. RICH) Engel. Haversted in Mali
Medicinal Plants of East AFrica
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  • January 1993