Burkea africana

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Molecular networking unveils anti-SARS-CoV-2 constituents from traditionally used remedies.

Summary

Plants and fungi have historically been used for treating infections, including viruses. Some of these natural products have shown promise in fighting SARS-CoV-2 and related conditions, when approved therapeutics are limited.

COVID-19
Wasilewicz A et al (2023).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2023.117206
PubMed:
37783406

A New Proposed Symbiotic Plant-Herbivore Relationship between Burkea africana Trees, Cirina forda Caterpillars and Their Associated Fungi Pleurostomophora richardsiae and Aspergillus nomius.

Nemadodzi LE and Prinsloo G (2023).
Microorganisms.
DOI:
10.3390/microorganisms11071864
PubMed:
37513036

A new abietane-type diterpenoid from roots of Burkea africana Hook (Fabaceae) with α-amylase inhibitory potential.

Feunaing RT et al (2022).
Nat Prod Res.
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2021.1976176
PubMed:
34542365

Antiplasmodial, antinociceptive and antipyretic potential of the stem bark extract of Burkea africana and identification of its antiplasmodial-active fraction.

Ezenyi IC et al (2021).
J Tradit Complement Med.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jtcme.2020.12.004
PubMed:
34195025

Catechin from Burkea africana Hook. Exhibits in vitro inhibition of human telomerase activity.

Eboji OK et al (2021).
Nat Prod Res.
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2020.1831497
PubMed:
33930985

NMR-Based Metabolomic Analysis and Microbial Composition of Soil Supporting Burkea africana Growth.

Phytochemistry
Nemadodzi LE, Vervoort J and Prinsloo G (2020).
Metabolites.
DOI:
10.3390/metabo10100402
PubMed:
33050369

Hydroethanolic Stem Bark Extract of Burkea africana Attenuates Vincristine-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Rats.

Jibira Y et al (2020).
Adv Pharmacol Pharm Sci.
DOI:
10.1155/2020/7232579
PubMed:
32259104

Exploitation of ethnoecologically important wild trees by two ethnic groups in a community-based Hippopotamus Sanctuary in Northwestern Ghana.

Naah JSN et al (2020).
J Environ Manage.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.109917
PubMed:
32063305

Ethnopharmacology, Chemistry and Biological Properties of Four Malian Medicinal Plants.

Review
Malterud KE et al (2017).
Plants (Basel).
DOI:
10.3390/plants6010011
PubMed:
28230801

Antioxidants from the bark of Burkea africana, an African medicinal plant.

Mathisen E et al (2002).
Phytother Res.
PubMed:
11933117