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Memory Elvin-Lewis
Other affiliations: University of Missouri–St. Louis, University of Washington
Bio: Memory Elvin-Lewis is an academic researcher from Washington University in St. Louis. The author has contributed to research in topics: Custodians & Traditional knowledge. The author has an hindex of 16, co-authored 34 publications receiving 1816 citations. Previous affiliations of Memory Elvin-Lewis include University of Missouri–St. Louis & University of Washington.
Topics: Custodians, Traditional knowledge, Tuberculosis, Plant ecology, Flora
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01 Jan 1977
TL;DR: This book discusses Plants, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, and their applications in Medicine and Ethnobotany, as well as some of the herbal medicines used in traditional and alternative medicine.
Abstract: Proprietary Registered and Trademark Names and Owners. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. Complementary and Alternative Medicine. PART I: INJURIOUS PLANTS. 3. Internal Poisons. 4. Immune System and Cell Modifiers. 5. Allergies. PART II: REMEDIAL PLANTS. 6. Cancer. 7. Musculoskeletal System. 8. Peripheral Nervous System. 9. Heart and Circulation. 10. Metabolism. 11. Sensory Organs: Eye and Ear. 12. Oral Hygiene. 13. Gastrointestinal Tract. 14. Respiratory System. 15. Urogenital System. 16. Skin. 17. Deterrents: Antibiotics, Antiseptics, Pesticides, and Herbicides. 18. Panaceas, Adaptogens, and Tonics. PART III: PSYCHOACTIVE PLANTS. 19. Central Nervous System and Psychiatry. 20. Stimulants. 21. Hallucinogens. 22. Depressants. Appendix A: Outline Classification of Plants. Appendix B: Bibliography of Traditional and Herbal Medicine and Ethnobotany. Glossary. Index.
556 citations
TL;DR: Data will be presented in this context, outlining how adulteration, inappropriate formulation, or lack of understanding of plant and drug interactions have led to adverse reactions that are sometimes life-threatening or lethal.
312 citations
TL;DR: More recent reports of naturally occurring compounds, and in some cases synthetic analogs, largely from plants, fungi and marine organisms that demonstrate significant activity in the in vitro bioassays against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and other mycobacterial species are covered.
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TL;DR: In this paper, Nwaiwu et al. present a list of traditional medicine for snake bite prevention in Nigeria using the leaves of Cleroden^ dron Splendens Thumb (Verbanaceae).
Abstract: s of Posters 40. Prayers, Invocations, Incantations and Medicinal Plants — F. Tahzib 357 41. Some Traditional Curative and Preventive Remedies for Snake Bites F. Tahzib, Bala Yanri 358 42. Agents Employed by Yoruba Traditional Healers in the Management of Mental Disorder — R. O. Makanjuola and A. A.Jaiyeola 358 43. West African Traditional Worm Medicines O.B. Dokosi .. 359 44. Identification of Some Nigerian Herbal Drugs Through Pollen Analysis -C.O.C. Agwu 359 45: Phytochemical Investigation of the Leaves of Cleroden^ dron Splendens Thumb (Verbanaceae) F.C. Ohiri ... .. 360 46. Glycosides from Tetrapleura Tetraptera Taub SK. Adesina 361 47. Phytochemical and Microbiological Evaluation of the oils from the leaves of Acalypha Wilkesiana Mull Arg.—B. E. Akinde 3 6 2 48. Antihepatotoxic BiflavonoMs and other Constituents of Garcina kola Heckel Fruit O. A. Igboko, and M. M. Iwu .. 364 49. Ingol Esters of Euphorbia poisoni: Specification of Ester Linkages Using N.M.R. Methods C. O. Fakunle .. .. 365 50. Steroidal Sapogenins of Some Nigerian Agave Species -A. A. Gbolagade, J. O. Olayemi, A. A. Elujoba, S.K. Adesina and A. Sofowora .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 367 51. Tinospora Revisited — John Nwaiwu .. .. .. .. 367 52. The Toxic Principles of Abrus Fructiculosus Seeds — A.W.K. Caiquo, John E. Kay 368 53.\" Biochemical Mechanism of the Antimalarial Activity of Azadirachtha indica Leaf Extract — Maurice M. Iwu, Onyechi Obidoa.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 369
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TL;DR: The current status of botanical screening efforts, as well as in vivo studies of their effectiveness and toxicity, are summarized and the structure and antimicrobial properties of phytochemicals are addressed.
Abstract: The use of and search for drugs and dietary supplements derived from plants have accelerated in recent years. Ethnopharmacologists, botanists, microbiologists, and natural-products chemists are combing the Earth for phytochemicals and “leads” which could be developed for treatment of infectious diseases. While 25 to 50% of current pharmaceuticals are derived from plants, none are used as antimicrobials. Traditional healers have long used plants to prevent or cure infectious conditions; Western medicine is trying to duplicate their successes. Plants are rich in a wide variety of secondary metabolites, such as tannins, terpenoids, alkaloids, and flavonoids, which have been found in vitro to have antimicrobial properties. This review attempts to summarize the current status of botanical screening efforts, as well as in vivo studies of their effectiveness and toxicity. The structure and antimicrobial properties of phytochemicals are also addressed. Since many of these compounds are currently available as unregulated botanical preparations and their use by the public is increasing rapidly, clinicians need to consider the consequences of patients self-medicating with these preparations.
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TL;DR: This review covers the literature published in 2014 for marine natural products, with 1116 citations referring to compounds isolated from marine microorganisms and phytoplankton, green, brown and red algae, sponges, cnidarians, bryozoans, molluscs, tunicates, echinoderms, mangroves and other intertidal plants and microorganisms.
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TL;DR: This review describes and discusses several approaches to selecting higher plants as candidates for drug development with the greatest possibility of success and identifies and discusses advantages and disadvantages of using plants as starting points for drugDevelopment, specifically those used in traditional medicine.
Abstract: In this review we describe and discuss several approaches to selecting higher plants as candidates for drug development with the greatest possibility of success. We emphasize the role of information derived from various systems of traditional medicine (ethnomedicine) and its utility for drug discovery purposes. We have identified 122 compounds of defined structure, obtained from only 94 species of plants, that are used globally as drugs and demonstrate that 80% of these have had an ethnomedical use identical or related to the current use of the active elements of the plant. We identify and discuss advantages and disadvantages of using plants as starting points for drug development, specifically those used in traditional medicine.
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TL;DR: While the intrinsic complexity of natural product-based drug discovery necessitates highly integrated interdisciplinary approaches, the reviewed scientific developments, recent technological advances, and research trends clearly indicate that natural products will be among the most important sources of new drugs in the future.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors reviewed the source of production and characterization of vegetable oils and their methyl ester as the substitute of the petroleum fuel and future possibilities of Biodiesel production.
Abstract: The world is confronted with the twin crises of fossil fuel depletion and environmental degradation. The indiscriminate extraction and consumption of fossil fuels have led to a reduction in petroleum reserves. Petroleum based fuels are obtained from limited reserves. These finite reserves are highly concentrated in certain region of the world. Therefore, those countries not having these resources are facing a foreign exchange crisis, mainly due to the import of crude petroleum oil. Hence it is necessary to look for alternative fuels, which can be produced from materials available within the country. Although vegetative oils can be fuel for diesel engines, but their high viscosities, low volatilities and poor cold flow properties have led to the investigation of its various derivatives. Among the different possible sources, fatty acid methyl esters, known as Biodiesel fuel derived from triglycerides (vegetable oil and animal fates) by transesterification with methanol, present the promising alternative substitute to diesel fuels and have received the most attention now a day. The main advantages of using Biodiesel are its renewability, better quality exhaust gas emission, its biodegradability and the organic carbon present in it is photosynthetic in origin. It does not contribute to a rise in the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and consequently to the green house effect. This paper reviews the source of production and characterization of vegetable oils and their methyl ester as the substitute of the petroleum fuel and future possibilities of Biodiesel production.
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