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- Title
Moringa oleifera Lam. (Moringaceae) grown in Nigeria: In vitro antisickling activity on deoxygenated erythrocyte cells.
- Authors
Adejumo, Olufunmilayo E; Kolapo, Adelodun L; Folarin, Akintomiwa O
- Abstract
Traditional medicine, which is more available and affordable for the poor uses medicinal plants for the treatment and management of various ailments, including the sickle cell disease (SCD). About 24 million Nigerians are carriers of this sickled cell gene, while approximately 2.4 million are SCD patients. Moringa oleifera Lam. (Moringaceae) possesses high nutritional value and has been used in folklore medicine to treat various ailments related to pain and inflammation. Chemical, pharmacological and pharmacognostical applications of Moringa oleifera have been reported.
- Publication
Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences, 2012, Vol 4, Issue 2, p118
- ISSN
0975-7406
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.4103/0975-7406.94812