The Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) in Southern Kenya–A Study on Status, Distribution, Use and Importance in Taita–Taveta County
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DOI: 10.1007/s00267-020-01311-7
Abstract: Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) is a multipurpose, drought resistant, wild fruit tree, endemic to arid and semi-arid lands of Sub-Saharan Africa. Baobab populations have been showing a lack of regeneration, and therefore causes concern for… read more here.
Keywords: use; adansonia digitata; baobab adansonia; study ... See more keywords
Endothelium‐dependent relaxation by a hydroethanolic extract of Adansonia digitata leaves in porcine coronary artery rings and rat thoracic aorta, mesenteric, carotid artery rings: Role of NO and EDH: O11
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2017.06.076
Abstract: Introduction Adansonia digitata leaves are used for the traditional treatment of hypertension in Senegal. This study evaluated the relaxant effect of a hydroethanolic extract of leaves of Adansonia digitata (ADF) in artery rings, and investigated… read more here.
Keywords: artery; endothelium dependent; adansonia digitata; artery rings ... See more keywords
Assessment of the African baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) populations in Namibia: Implications for conservation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gecco.2018.e00386
Abstract: Abstract This study assessed the population structure of baobabs (Adansonia digitata) in Kunene, Omusati, Otjozondjupa and Zambezi Regions in northern Namibia. Data were collected from 240 trees in randomly selected baobab clusters. The stem girth… read more here.
Keywords: adansonia digitata; conservation; stem; baobab ... See more keywords
In vitro and in vivo assessment of Adansonia digitata mucilage as a matrix former in modified release tablets of metoprolol tartrate
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2019.101227
Abstract: Abstract The study was aimed to investigate the ability of Adansonia digitata mucilage (ADM) a new hydrophilic plant polymeric material, in modifying metoprolol tartrate (MPT) release from matrix tablet formulations in comparison with a semi… read more here.
Keywords: modified release; metoprolol tartrate; drug; digitata mucilage ... See more keywords
Chemical composition and anti-microbial activities of the essential oil of Adansonia digitata stem-bark and leaf on post-harvest control of tomato spoilage
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DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2018.03.014
Abstract: Abstract The mirage of bioactive compounds in essential oil (EO) has raised its prospects as an alternative to synthetic chemicals preservatives. The yields of the hydro-distilled EO from the leaf and stem-bark of Adansonia digitata… read more here.
Keywords: stem bark; post harvest; adansonia digitata; essential oil ... See more keywords
Adansonia digitata germination tests. Elephants or heat: what causes scarification of seed to facilitate germination?
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DOI: 10.1186/s40529-020-00296-0
Abstract: The dormancy of Adansonia digitata seeds is well known. For propagation purposes, plenty of germination tests were conducted, however, rarely taking the ecology of baobab into account. Our main goal, therefore, is to identify the… read more here.
Keywords: seed; adansonia digitata; germination; germination tests ... See more keywords
Adansonia digitata L. (Baobab) Bioactive Compounds, Biological Activities, and the Potential Effect on Glycemia: A Narrative Review
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DOI: 10.3390/nu15092170
Abstract: Adansonia digitata L. fruit, also known as baobab, has been used traditionally throughout the world for its medicinal properties. Ethnopharmacological uses of various plant parts have been reported for hydration, antipyretic, antiparasitic, antitussive, and sudorific… read more here.
Keywords: bioactive compounds; compounds biological; effect glycemia; fruit ... See more keywords
Oestrous cycle of Wistar rats altered by sterol and triterpenes rich fraction of Adansonia digitata (Linn) root bark - A scientific rationale for contraceptive use
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DOI: 10.4103/2305-0500.254649
Abstract: Objective: To investigate the effect of different fractions from the aqueous methanolic root bark of Adansonia digitata (Linn) on the estrous cycle of female Wistar rats and to elucidate their phytochemical content. Methods: Crude aqueous… read more here.
Keywords: cycle; adansonia digitata; acetyl acetate; root bark ... See more keywords