Uvaria chamae

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Phenolic Content, Antioxidant Potential, and Antimicrobial Activity of Uvaria chamae (Annonaceae), a Food Plant from Burkina Faso.

Summary

Researchers evaluated antioxidant, antibacterial properties of leaf extracts from Burkina Faso. Fractions showed high phenolic content, antioxidant activity, and antibacterial effects on foodborne pathogens. Extracts may be used as supplements to enhance immunity and combat bacterial infections.

AntimicrobialImmunologyPhytochemistry
Kaboré K et al (2024).
Biochem Res Int.
DOI:
10.1155/2024/1289859
PubMed:
38567288

Ethnomedicine, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of Uvaria chamae P. Beauv.: A comprehensive review.

Summary

Study identified bioactive compounds from Uvaria chamae plant in West Africa with significant anticancer and antimicrobial properties. Potential source for cancer and antimicrobial drug development. The plant has diverse ethnomedicinal applications.

Review EthnobotanyPhytochemistry
Agbebi EA et al (2024).
Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol.
DOI:
10.1007/s00210-024-03018-6
PubMed:
38421410

Modeling current and future distribution patterns of Uvaria chamae in Benin (West Africa): Challenges and opportunities for its sustainable management.

Daï EH et al (2023).
Heliyon.
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13658
PubMed:
36879756

Anti-Streptococcus mutans, anti-adherence and anti-acidogenic activity of Uvaria chamae P. Beauv.

Madiba M et al (2023).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2022.115673
PubMed:
36096348

Effects of Ruzu, a Polyherbal Mixture, on Neurobehaviour and Expression of Serotonin and Dopamine Transporters in Rats.

Neuroscience
Oyadeyi A et al (2021).
Niger J Physiol Sci.
DOI:
10.54548/njps.v36i2.5
PubMed:
35947744

Potent Nrf2-inducing, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects and identification of constituents validate the anti-cancer use of Uvaria chamae and Olax subscorpioidea.

CancerImmunology
Popoola TD et al (2021).
BMC Complement Med Ther.
DOI:
10.1186/s12906-021-03404-0
PubMed:
34537049

Anti-hyperprolactinemic activities of aqueous extract of Uvaria chamae (P. Beauv) roots and associated biochemical changes in chlorpromazine-induced hyperprolactinemic female Wistar rats.

Yakubu MT and Fayemo HT (2021).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2021.113863
PubMed:
33485972

In Vitro and In Vivo Neutralizing Activity of Uvaria chamae Leaves Fractions on the Venom of Naja nigricollis in Albino Rat and Bovine Blood.

Gabriel A et al (2020).
Recent Pat Biotechnol.
DOI:
10.2174/1872208314666200903152129
PubMed:
32885765

Effects of Uvaria chamae Root Extracts on Blood Glucose, Inflammatory Markers, Lipid Profile, Liver and Renal Status in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats.

DiabetesImmunology
Olumese FE, Omoruyi FO and Onoagbe IO (2019).
Niger J Physiol Sci.
PubMed:
32343272

Evaluation of in-vivo anti-Salmonella activity of Uvaria chamae, Lantana camara and Phyllantus amarus used in Benin, West Africa.

Legba B et al (2020).
BMC Vet Res.
DOI:
10.1186/s12917-020-2266-1
PubMed:
32041607

Antibacterial Activity of Chalcone and Dihydrochalcone Compounds from Uvaria chamae Roots against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria.

Koudokpon H et al (2018).
Biomed Res Int.
DOI:
10.1155/2018/1453173
PubMed:
30225246

Assessment of the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity properties of Uvaria chamae P. Beauv (Annonaceae) and Morinda lucida Benth (Rubiaceae) in mice.

Awodiran MO, Adepiti AO and Akinwunmi KF (2018).
Drug Chem Toxicol.
DOI:
10.1080/01480545.2017.1365884
PubMed:
28854821

Antidiabetic and hypolipidemic activities of hydroethanolic root extract of Uvaria chamae in streptozotocin induced diabetic albino rats.

Diabetes
Emordi JE et al (2016).
BMC Complement Altern Med.
PubMed:
27846886

Evaluation of the combination of Uvaria chamae (P. Beauv.) and amodiaquine in murine malaria.

Adepiti AO and Iwalewa EO (2016).
J Ethnopharmacol.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jep.2016.07.035
PubMed:
27416806