A Review of the Ethnobotanical, Phytochemistry and Medicinal Values of Phragmanthera incana (Schum) Hemi-Parasitized in Southwestern Nigeria http://www.doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v6i11.1
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The ethnobotanical applications, phytochemistry and medicinal values of Phragmanthera incana (Schum), a specie of mistletoes and a hemi-parasitic plant was reviewed. The review compiled various ethnobotanical claims from traditional healers through a structured interview and scientific evidences on some of the claims. The ethnobotanical survey revealed that the leaves were used to treat hypertension (80%), diabetes (70%), insomnia (70%), weight reduction (96%), reducing blood lipids level (90%), and for general well-being (97%). The plant possesses some bioactive compounds and macro minerals. It has been scientifically validated for antimicrobial, antidiabetic and antihypertensive activities. The ethnobotanical use of P. incana as indicated by the survey, on diabetes, hypertension and insomnia and general well-being had been previously reported. In conclusion, there is need for further scientific validation of these
claims; clinical investigation and chemical characterization of the bioactive compounds.
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