Showing papers on "Xylopia aethiopica published in 2001"
TL;DR: The diuretic and natriuretic effects found were similar to the effects of chlorothiazide, suggesting inhibition of Na+ and K+ reabsorption in the early portion of the distal tubule.
99 citations
01 Jan 2001
TL;DR: Six essential oils from spices and aromatic plants were tested and the potential of these non toxic products to protect stored maize against attacks of S. zeamais is hereby appraised.
Abstract: In storage, maize as other cereals is currently attacked by insects The main specie present in Cameroon is Sitophilus zeamais (Coleop Curculionidae) The popular way to prevent its damages is the use of synthetic insecticides These chemicals extend their activities to non target animals They are potentially dangerous for consumers and are implicated in the pollution of the environment The development of products killing pests which are consumer-friendly is to be improved In this respect, the use of essential oils from spices and aromatic plants could help Six essential oils were tested, 3 are causes of high insect mortality Xylopia aethiopica Dunal (Anonaceae) killed 97% of adults weevils and Ocimum gratissimum, (L) (Lamiaceae) 74% after 4 days after ingestion Piper nigrum (L) (Piperaceae) killing more than 96% of weevil 48 hours after the contact The potential of these non toxic products to protect stored maize against attacks of S zeamais is hereby appraised
31 citations
TL;DR: Ethanol extracts of two Nigerian spices were tested for anti-microbial activity against a fungus and seven bacterial strains by the agar diffusion technique and Piper guineense, but not Xylopia aethiopica, was active against Candida albicans.
Abstract: Ethanol extracts of two Nigerian spices, Piper guineense (fruits) and Xylopia aethiopica (seeds), were tested for anti-microbial activity against a fungus and seven bacterial strains by the agar diffusion technique. Piper guineense, but not Xylopia aethiopica, was active against Candida albicans. Extracts of both spices were variously bactericidal or bacteristatic against Bacillus subtilis ATCC 6051, Escherichia coli ATCC 11775, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 12600, as well as locally isolated strains of the above bacteria, and Salmonella typhi, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus vulgaris and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 10145 strain was not susceptible.
15 citations
TL;DR: Xylopia aethiopica exhibits remarkable anti-mange activity against psoroptic mange in rabbits, and further investigations into the isolation of the active constituent responsible for this action is recommended.
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Xylopia aethiopica (XA) in the treatment of mange in rabbits. Materials and methods: The efficacy of dried and grounded 30 g and 40 g of XA respectively mixed with 20 ml of palm oil was tested on different sets of mange infested rabbits and this was compared with sulphur, using 80 g of sulphur mixed with 20ml of palm oil. Results: XA was found to be more potent at 40 g relative to 80 g of sulphur, also the rabbits treated with 30 g and 40 g XA's weight gain during treatment was more significant (p< 0.05) than the control. Conclusion: Our study shows that Xylopia aethiopica exhibits remarkable anti-mange activity against psoroptic mange in rabbits. Further investigations into the isolation of the active constituent responsible for this action is recommended.