Publications by authors named "Jacqueline Tembu"
Article Synopsis
- Cordia plants, found in tropical regions, are valued in folk medicine for their medicinal properties, especially their quinones, which have been extensively studied from 1972 to 2023.
- Meroterpenoids are the main type of quinones identified in Cordia species, serving as important markers for classification and showing a variety of biological activities, including antifungal and anticancer properties.
- While the exact process for how these quinones are produced is not fully understood, evidence suggests they might be derived from certain biochemical precursors, indicating potential for new drug development targeting various health issues.
Advances in Phytonanotechnology: A Plant-Mediated Green Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles Using Plant Extracts and Their Antimicrobial and Anticancer Applications.
Nanomaterials (Basel)
September 2023
Nanoparticles and nanotechnology developments continue to advance the livelihood of humankind. However, health challenges due to microorganisms and cancerous cells continue to threaten many people's lives globally. Therefore, new technological interventions are of great importance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Genus Vahl.: Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry and Biological Activities.
Pharmaceuticals (Basel)
May 2023
Article Synopsis
- Vahl. species from the Burseraceae family are widely utilized in traditional medicine for treating various ailments like malaria, wounds, and infections.
- A systematic review highlighted their ethnobotanical uses, phytochemical profiles, and pharmacological benefits, revealing potential in areas such as anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory treatments.
- Despite promising findings, many therapeutic aspects of these plants remain under-researched, indicating a need for more rigorous scientific investigation to fully understand and exploit their medicinal properties.
The genus is one of the largest genera in the spurge family, with diversity in range, distribution, and morphology. The plant species in this genus are widely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of diseases, ranging from respirational infections, body and skin irritations, digestion complaints, inflammatory infections, body pain, microbial illness, snake or scorpion bites, pregnancy, as well as sensory disorders. Their successes have been attributed to the presence of diverse phytochemicals like polycyclic and macrocyclic diterpenes with various pharmacological properties.
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