Publications by authors named "Amelework Eyado"

Content: Plant-based natural products have served as sources of remedies against pathogenic microorganisms. Although the biological activities of (Santalaceae) species are widely recognized, there is no scientific evidence for A. Rich.

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is a hemi-parasitic shrub. It is known for treating various health ailments. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity, toxicity, and chemical characterization of the leaf extracts of collected from the host plant in Ethiopia.

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Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the in vivo toxicity and antibacterial activity of the leaves extracts of Boscia coriacea and Uvaria leptocladon.

Methods: Extraction was performed using 80% methanol by maceration and Soxhlet extraction method. Evaluation of the acute toxicity of the extracts was based on the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) guideline.

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Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activities and phytochemical composition of the leaves extracts of Boscia coriacea Graells and Uvaria leptocladon Oliv.

Methods: The powdered leaves of Boscia coriacea Graells and Uvaria leptocladon Oliv were extracted by maceration and soxhlet extraction methods. Anti-inflammatory activity of the leaves extracts of Boscia coriacea Graells and Uvaria leptocladon Oliv were evaluated using carrageenan-induced paw edema model.

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The objective of the present study was to investigate phytochemical components, antiplasmodial activity () and evaluate the toxicity of two local medicinal plants, namely, L. and (Van Tiegh.) used in Afar ethnomedicine for the treatment of malaria.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Amelework Eyado"

  • - Amelework Eyado's research primarily focuses on evaluating the biological activities, phytochemical properties, and potential medicinal uses of various plant species, particularly those indigenous to Ethiopia, emphasizing their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
  • - Recent studies include investigations into the toxicity and antibacterial effects of leaf extracts from Boscia coriacea and Uvaria leptocladon, alongside the biological activities of the aqueous leaf extract of a Santalaceae species.
  • - Eyado's findings advocate for the utilization of traditional medicinal plants, as seen in her work on the antiplasmodial activity of plants used in Afar ethnomedicine, contributing important scientific evidence to support their application in treating various health ailments.