Browsing Research Article by Author "Agaba, Amon Ganafa"
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Chemical constituents and evidence-based pharmacological properties of Physalis peruviana L.: An overview
Kasali, Félicien Mushagalusa; Tuyiringire, Naasson; Peter, Emanuel L.; Ahovegbe, Lucrèce Y.; Ali, Muhammad Shaiq; Tusiimire, Jonans; Ogwang, Patrick Engeu; Kadima, Justin Ntokamunda; Agaba, Amon Ganafa (Journal of Herbmed Pharmacology, 2021)Physalis peruviana L. is among plant species possessing evident nutritional, nutraceutical, and commercial interests. This review highlights the complexity of the chemical composition supporting the multiple pharmacotherapeutic ... -
Civil Society Organizations and medicines policy change: A case study of registration, procurement, distribution and use of misoprostol in Uganda
Atukunda, Esther Cathyln; Brhlikova, Petra; Agaba, Amon Ganafa; Pollock, Allyson M. (Social Science & Medicine, 2015-02-18)Misoprostol use for postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) has been promoted by Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) since the early 2000s. Yet, CSOs' role in improving access to misoprostol and shaping health policy at global and ... -
Ethnomedical uses, chemical constituents, and evidence-based pharmacological properties of Chenopodium ambrosioides L.: extensive overview
Kasali, Félicien Mushagalusa; Tusiimire, Jonans; Kadima, Justin Ntokamunda; Agaba, Amon Ganafa (Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021)Background: The Chenopodium genus is a plant family widely spread worldwide that includes various plant species reputed to possess several medicinal virtues in folk medicines. Chenopodium ambrosioides L. is among the most ... -
Ethnotherapeutic Uses and Phytochemical Composition of Physalis peruviana L.: An Overview
Kasali, F´elicien Mushagalusa; Tusiimire, Jonans; Kadima, Justin Ntokamunda; Tolo, Casim Umba; Weisheit, Anke; Agaba, Amon Ganafa (The Scientific World Journal, 2021)Background: Plant-derived medicines are widespread and continue to increase in traditional and modern medicine, especially in developing countries. Physalis peruviana L. is among the most used plants in conventional ... -
Evaluation of the adverse effects of Dracaena steudneri Engl. stem bark aqueous extract in Wistar rats
Tenywa, Mercy Gladys; Katuura, Esther; Tolo, Casim Umba; Ajayi, Clement Olusoji; Agaba, Amon Ganafa (African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2021)Safety of medicinal plants/products is one of the major areas that require more attention because of the high rate at which consumers use medicinal plants/products due to their availability and accessibility. Dracaena ... -
GC-FID and GC-MS profiling and in vitro antidiabetic and antioxidant activities of Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
Kasali, Félicien Mushagalusa; Ali, Muhammad Shaiq; Kadima, Justin Ntokamunda; Tusiimire, Jonans; Lateef, Mehreen; Omole, Ruth Anyango; Tabakam, Gaétan Tchangou; Agaba, Amon Ganafa (Natural Resources for Human Health., 2023)Chenopodium ambrosioides is widely used in traditional medicines to manage several health conditions. This study aimed to investigate the chemical composition of the n-hexane fraction and the in vitro antidiabetic and ... -
Hypoglycemic, Antihyperglycemic, and Toxic Effects of Physalis peruviana L. Aqueous and Methanolic Leaf Extracts in Wistar Rats
Kasali, Félicien Mushagalusa; Kadima, Justin Ntokamunda; Tusiimire, Jonans; Agaba, Amon Ganafa (Journal of Experimental Pharmacology, 2022)Background: Physalis peruviana L. (Solanaceae) is a plant widely used in traditional medicine systems to manage various diseases, including diabetes mellitus, which remains a global health problem in developing and developed ... -
Registration, procurement, distribution, and use of misoprostol in Uganda: an interview-based observational study
Atukunda, Esther Cathyln; Brhlikova, Petra; Agaba, Amon Ganafa; Pollock, Allyson M (The Lancet, 2013-10-20)Background: Poor access to essential medicines remains a barrier to improvement of health in low-income countries. The maternal mortality rate from post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) in Uganda is one of the highest in the world. ...