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2023
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A taxonomic synopsis of unifoliolate continental African Vepris (Rutaceae).
Descriptions and illustrations are presented for three new species to science, Cheek Cheek (both Udzungwa Mts, Tanzania), and Q.Luke & Cheek (SE Kenyan kaya forests), in the context of a synoptic taxonomic revision and with an identification key to all the known unifoliolate taxa of in continental Africa. The new... -
2022
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Purely Australian Essential Oils Past and Present: Chemical Diversity, Authenticity, Bioactivity, and Commercial Value.
In this comprehensive commentary, Australian essential oils and their components are listed and discussed in the context of their value to industry and aesthetics. The historic and cultural significance of endemic essential oils is explained. Several promising candidates are identified that have commercial potential and will enter the marketplace in...Sadgrove, Nicholas John
Medicine, Chemistry, Health, Australia, Farming, Business, Commerce, Industry, and Essential oils
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2021
Journal article
Protection of hair from damage induced by ultraviolet irradiation using tea (Camellia sinensis) extracts.
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2021
Journal article
The Ethnobotany and Chemistry of South African Meliaceae: A Review.
Meliaceae are widely distributed across the world in tropical or subtropical climates and are of considerable ethnobotanical importance as sources of traditional medicine and cosmetics. This comprehensive review summarizes the ethnobotanical uses and chemistry of 12 South African species, belonging to six genera: Ekebergia, Nymania, Entandrophragma, Pseudobersama, Trichilia, and Turraea....Oyedeji-Amusa, Mariam Oyefunke ; Sadgrove, Nicholas J. ; Van Wyk, Ben-Erik
Chemistry, Ethnobotany, South Africa, Meliaceae, Functional uses, Ethnomedicinal importance, and Limonoids
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2021
Journal article
HIV-1 Reverse Transcriptase Inhibition by Major Compounds in a Kenyan Multi-Herbal Composition (CareVid™): In Vitro and In Silico Contrast.
CareVid is a multi-herbal product used in southwest Kenya as an immune booster and health tonic and has been anecdotally described as improving the condition of HIV-positive patients. The product is made up of roots, barks and whole plant of 14 African medicinal plants: Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile... -
2021