Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (Lindl.) Schlechter
Joint Authors
Osafo, Newman
Mensah, Kwesi Boadu
Yeboah, Oduro Kofi
Source
Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-10-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Ethnopharmacological Relevance.
Cryptolepis sanguinolenta is a scrambling thin-stemmed shrub found in Africa.
Traditionally in West Africa, it is employed in the treatment of malaria, diarrhea, and respiratory conditions.
This review discusses the traditional importance as well as the phytochemical, ethnomedical, pharmacological, and toxicological importance of this plant.
Materials and Methods.
Excerpta Medica Database, Google Scholar, Springer, and PubMed Central were the electronic databases used to search for and filter primary studies on Cryptolepis sanguinolenta.
Results.
The detailed review of various studies conducted on C.
sanguinolenta and some of its constituents gives an important body of proof of its potential therapeutic benefits and also of its use as a source of lead compounds with therapeutic potentials.
Conclusion.
The review on C.
sanguinolenta is important in identifying grey areas in the research on this medicinal plant and also provides comprehensive data thus far to continue research on this plant.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Osafo, Newman& Mensah, Kwesi Boadu& Yeboah, Oduro Kofi. 2017. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (Lindl.) Schlechter. Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1125417
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Osafo, Newman…[et al.]. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (Lindl.) Schlechter. Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1125417
American Medical Association (AMA)
Osafo, Newman& Mensah, Kwesi Boadu& Yeboah, Oduro Kofi. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (Lindl.) Schlechter. Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1125417
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1125417