What is it about?
Nauclea latifolia leaf is used by indigenous people to treat malaria. Traces of malaria parasites are found in Nigerian healthy population. The symptoms only manifest when there is depletion of the immune system. Antioxidants have been reported to boost the immune system. This research reported the chemical compounds/phytochemicals present in Nauclea latifolia leaf decoction and how it scavenged free radicals.
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Why is it important?
We have shown Nauclea latifolia leaf not only contains important phytochemicals but also has antioxidant activity that is comparable with other compounds like vitamin C
Perspectives
Writing this article has made me interested in exploring the various untapped activity of this leaf
Dr Franklyn Iheagwam
Covenant University
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This page is a summary of: Bioactive screening and in vitro antioxidant assessment of Nauclea latifolia leaf decoction, January 2018, American Institute of Physics,
DOI: 10.1063/1.5033395.
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