Title of article
Medicinal and Economic Value of Spondias mombin
Author/Authors
Ayoka, A.O Obafemi Awolowo University - Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences - Department of Physiological Sciences, Nigeria , Akomolafe, R.O Obafemi Awolowo University - Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences - Department of Physiological Sciences, Nigeria , Akinsomisoye, O.S Obafemi Awolowo University - Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences - Department of Physiological Sciences, Nigeria , Ukponmwan, O.E Obafemi Awolowo University - Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences - Department of Physiological Sciences, Nigeria
From page
129
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136
Abstract
This article reviewed the folk medical value of Spondias mombin with the correlated research findings on the uses of Spondias mombin. Most of the folk uses had been scientifically proven in most of the regions where those beliefs are based. The plant was described with habitat, the local uses including the uses of its parts mentioned. We reviewed the ethnomedicinal uses, the biological activities and the phytochemistry of Spondias mombin.
Keywords
Spondias mombin , Neurological , Sedative , Antipsychotic , Antiepileptic , GABA , nergic transmission
Journal title
African Journal of Biomedical Research
Journal title
African Journal of Biomedical Research
Record number
2532216
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