Pharmaceutical Assessment of the Impact of the Method of Extraction on the Suitability of Pectin from Plantain () Peels as a Suspending Agent in Oral Liquid Formulations.

Natural polymers such as pectin have gained increased utilization in pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors because they are affordable, easily accessible, nontoxic, and chemically modifiable, with the potential to be biodegradable and biocompatible. (plantain) peels make up 30-40% of the overall weight of the fruit. The extraction of pectin from these residues can therefore be viewed as a possible waste of wealth.

"A Review of (Afzel.) Bullock, A Plant for Traditional Medicine: Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties".

The development of herbal medicines as a remedy for several illnesses has been recognized and accepted worldwide by health experts. is a perennial evergreen woody climber from the family, widely used in Africa for the treatment of many diseases. The current study is intended to review and put together information available on this ethno-medicinal plant, which will improve scientific knowledge about the plant and also identify research areas that need to be investigated further.

Benth.; An ethnomedicinal, phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological review.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae, identified as an important commonly growing shrub, is used in traditional medicine for managing arthritis, dysentery, constipation, chronic diabetes, skin diseases, bladder and intestinal disorders, oral infections, thrush, bites and as an arrow poison antidote. This review aims at providing information on the traditional medicinal uses, pharmacological activities, phytochemistry and toxicity studies of to bridge the gap between traditional medicinal uses and preclinical studies on and subsequently lead to the development of valued added medicines from .

Materials And Methods: Data in this review were compiled using databases such as Google Scholar, Science Direct, Scopus, PubMed, Springer link, Elsevier and Taylor and Francis, articles from peer reviewed journals and other grey literature (short notes, book chapters, short communications) to access all the relevant information available on .

Development and In Vitro Evaluation of Oral Capsules from : A Convenient Substitute for Peripheral Neuropathy.

is a monoherbal decoction produced by the Centre for Plant Medicine Research (CPMR), Mampong-Akuapem, Ghana. It is prepared from the stem bark of Engl. (Moraceae), prescribed, and dispensed to patients for the management of nervous disorders.

Approaches for the Elimination of Microbial Contaminants from Mold. Leaves Intended for Tea Bagging and Evaluation of Formulation.

Elimination of microorganisms from herbal products has been a major concern due to its implicated health risk to consumers. Drying of herbal materials has been employed for centuries to reduce the risk of contamination and spoilage. The present study adopted three drying approaches in an attempt to eliminate microorganisms from tea bag formulation.

A review on anti-peptic ulcer activities of medicinal plants used in the formulation of and .

Unlabelled: Peptic ulcer disease affects many people globally. With the increasing resistance to some orthodox antibiotics such as Clarithromycin and Metronidazole, it is important that new acceptable, safer and effective therapies are developed to manage this disease. Various herbal medicines have been used traditionally for the remedy of peptic ulcer disease (PUD), however scientific information with regards to their anti-peptic ulcer both in-vivo and in-vitro as well as clinical studies supporting their use is still inadequate.

Formulation and In Vitro Evaluation of Oral Capsules and Suspension from the Ethanolic Extract of Seeds for the Treatment of Diarrhea.

Management of diarrhea has evolved over the years from relatively inadequate interventions in the early years to more successful physiological approaches. The use of herbal medicinal products and supplements has grown significantly over the past three decades, with more than half of the global population depending on it for some aspect of their primary health care needs. This study is aimed at formulating solid and liquid oral dosage forms of the ethanolic extract of seeds for the treatment of diarrhea.

The Role of the Patient Information Leaflet in Patients'Medication Therapy: A Case Study within the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana.

One of the tools used in providing comprehensible medication information to patients on their medication use for improved adherence and subsequent optimal therapeutic effect is the Patient Information (PI) leaflet. In Ghana, the patient information leaflet is available through various sources including health-care professionals (HCPs) and electronic forms. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 70% of patients, especially in the developing countries, who receive medications do not read the accompanying leaflet.