The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2018;7(3):288-291 DOI:10.31254/phyto.2018.7310
Caesalpinia volkensii: Unexploited Natural Source of Medicine
Michael Musila Ndile1 , Wilton Mwema Mbinda2 , Mathew Piero Ngugi3
1. Michael Musila Ndile Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Kenyatta University, P. O. Box 43844, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
2. Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Pwani University, Kenya
3. Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Kenyatta University, Kenya
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 19th February, 2018 / Accepted: 13th April, 2018
The plant of the species Caesalpinia volkensii has diverse traditional use. This review aims at providing an overview of the plants traditional utility and scientific potential in managing both infectious and lifestyle diseases. It focuses on the plants hypoglycaemic activity, anti-malarial, anti-nociceptive and anti-inflamatory activity. The review also looks at the antimicrobial property of the plant, phytochemical analysis and safety.
Caesalpinia volkensii, hypoglycaemic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, phytochemicals.
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Ndile MM, Mbinda WM, Ngugi MP. Caesalpinia volkensii: Unexploited Natural Source of Medicine. J Phytopharmacol 2018; 7(3):288-291.
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