Emelia Oppong Bekoe*
Department of Pharmacognosy & Herbal Medicine, School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana, Ghana.
[ 1 ] - Pharmacognostic Characteristics and Mutagenic Studies of Alstonia boonei De Wild
Background and objectives: The bark of Alstonia boonei, known as stool wood, is sold in large quantities on the Ghanaian market. It is used for the treatment of numerous ailments including snake bites, worm infestation, malaria and rheumatic pains. For safety reasons, it is necessary to control the raw materials by setting simple but relevant parameters to ensure ident...
[ 2 ] - Pharmacognostic Characteristics of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. as a Means of Monitoring Quality
Background and objectives: Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (roselle) sepals, commonly known as bissap is prepared as a cold drink which is widely drunk in Ghana and across West-Africa for their medicinal and nutritional properties. The plant is known to have anti-hypertensive, anti-hyperlipidemic, anticancer, anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory activities. For such a widely sol...
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