Sceletium tortuosum may delay chronic disease progression via alkaloid-dependent antioxidant or anti-inflammatory action
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DOI: 10.1007/s13105-018-0620-6
Abstract: The link between obesity-induced systemic inflammation and decreased insulin signalling is well-known. It is also known that peripherally produced inflammatory cytokines can cross the blood-brain barrier, resulting in the release of neurotoxins that can ultimately… read more here.
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Sceletium tortuosum: A review on its phytochemistry, pharmacokinetics, biological and clinical activities.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114476
Abstract: ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Sceletium tortuosum (L.) N.E.Br, the most sought after and widely researched species in the genus Sceletium is a succulent forb endemic to South Africa. Traditionally, this medicinal plant is mainly masticated or smoked… read more here.
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Sceletium tortuosum: A review on its phytochemistry, pharmacokinetics, biological, pre-clinical and clinical activities.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114711
Abstract: ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Sceletium tortuosum (L.) N.E.Br., the most sought after and widely researched species in the genus Sceletium is a succulent forb endemic to South Africa. Traditionally, this medicinal plant is mainly masticated or smoked… read more here.
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Formulation of Medicated Chewing Gum Containing Sceletium tortuosum and Process Optimization Utilizing the SeDeM Diagram Expert System.
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DOI: 10.1208/s12249-021-01961-8
Abstract: Sceletium tortuosum is one of the most promising medicinal plant species for treating anxiety and depression. Traditionally, aerial parts are chewed (masticatory herbal medicine) providing fast relief and rendering the masticatory route for delivery, ideal.… read more here.
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A Chewable Cure “Kanna”: Biological and Pharmaceutical Properties of Sceletium tortuosum
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules26092557
Abstract: Sceletium tortuosum (L.) N.E.Br. (Mesembryanthemaceae), commonly known as kanna or kougoed, is an effective indigenous medicinal plant in South Africa, specifically to the native San and Khoikhoi tribes. Today, the plant has gained strong global… read more here.
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