In Vitro Propagation of Catha edulis

[Qat (Catha edulis)].

In vitro hepatotoxcity of Catha edulis Forsk. (khat) phenolic-rich extract on human hepatocytes

Article history: Received on: 09/12/2013 Revised on: 18/01/2014 Accepted on: 03/03/2014 Available online: 27/11/2014 In our previous research, Khat has been shown to be associated with hepatic hypertrophy and hepatotoxicity in male and female SD-rats. However, no in vitro studies have been previously done to test on hepatotoxicity of khat on human experimental models. In vitro toxicological eva...

Catha edulis chewing effects on treatment of paranoid schizophrenic patients

BACKGROUND The current study's aim is to evaluate the possible interaction effects of khat chewing on treatment of paranoid schizophrenic patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS In the study group, 42 male subjects suffered from paranoid schizophrenia and were classified according to their khat chewing habits into two subgroups: either khat-chewer subgroup (SKc; n=21; r=11, h=10) or non-khat-chewer su...

Optimization of in vitro Propagation of Purple Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis), an Important Medicinal and Ornamental Plant

Tissue culture techniques can be beneficial for quick clonal propagation and production of disease-free plants of purple passion fruit as one of the most important medicinal and ornamental plants. These techniques are essential tools for the production of transgenic plants and high-value phytochemicals. The present study was planned to introduce an efficient in vitro propagation for pu...

Catha Edulis (khat), a Sex Depressant, Euphoriant in History

This article traces the history of the Khat which is an intoxicant and also a sexual depressant. The author establishes that its origion is Abyssinia and it is brought to Arabia where it is commonly used even by Muslims. If Khat is consumed in excess it may impair the health but moderate quantity is beneficial.