Browsing by Author "Kamatenesi-Mugisha, Maud"
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Acute and Sub-Acute Toxicity of Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Rumex abyssinica Jacq. (Polygonaceae) and Mentha spicata L. (Lamiaceae)
Kamatenesi-Mugisha, Maud; Gakunga Ndukui, James; Namutembi, Agnes; Waako, Paul; Borg Karlson; Ann-Karl; Vudriko, Patrick (Scientific Research Publishing Inc, 2014-03-20)Rumex abyssinica Jacq. (Polygonaceae) is locally used in management of allergies and female reproductive healthcare; whereas Mentha spicata L. (Lamiaceae) is used to treat gastrointestinal and respiratory distress, dandruff, ... -
The antiplasmodial and radical scavenging activities of flavonoids of Erythrina burttii.
Yenesew, Abiy; Akala, Hoseah M.; Twinomuhwezia, Hannington; Chepkirui, Carolyne; Beatrice N; Irungu; Eyaseb, Fredrick L; Kamatenesi-Mugisha, Maud; Bernard T.; Kiremire; Jacob D; Johnson; Waters, Norman C. (Elserver, 2012)The acetone extract of the root bark of Erythrina burttii showed in vitro antiplasmodial activity against the chloroquine-sensitive (D6) and chloroquine-resistant (W2) strains of Plasmodium falciparum with IC50 values of ... -
Medicinal plants used in the treatment of fungal and bacterial infections in and around Queen Elizabeth Biosphere Reserve, western Uganda
Kamatenesi-Mugisha, Maud; Oryem-Origa, Hannington; Odyek, Olwa; Makawiti, Dominic W. (Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2008)In Uganda, bacterial and fungal infections are prevalent especially, the sexually transmitted diseases including HIV⁄AIDS. Because of low socio-economic empowerment,traditional beliefs and cultural barriers, the suffering ... -
Medicinal plants used to induce labour during childbirth in Western Uganda
Kamatenesi-Mugisha, Maud; Oryem-Origa, Hannington (Elsevier Ireland Ltd., 2006-07-05)Traditional medicine usage in rural Ugandan population for day-to-day health care needs is close to 90%.Women and children form the bulk of the people reliant on herbal medicine. This study was undertaken to document how ... -
Non-Timber Forest Products Trade and Community Livelihoods around Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
Tugume, Patience; Mukadasi, Buyinza; Kakudidi, Esezah; Mucunguzi, Patrick; Kalema, James; Kamatenesi-Mugisha, Maud (Macrothink institute, 2016-09-11)This paper generates data on the diversity and value of non- timber forest products (NTFP) traded in markets adjacent to Mabira Central forest reserve. The objective of the study was to evaluate the contribution of NTFP ... -
Socio-economic predictors of dependence on Non-timber forest products: lessons from Mabira Central Forest Reserve Communities
Tugume, Patience; Mukadasi, Buyinza; Namaalwa, Justine; Kakudidi, Esezah K; Mucunguzi, Patrick; Kalema, James; Kamatenesi-Mugisha, Maud (American Research Institute for Policy Development, 2015-11)Resource user surveys were conducted in 14 villages of Mabira central forest reserve. The study was intended to assess factors that encourage dependency on non-timber forest products (NTFPs). Understanding NTFP dependence ... -
Traditional herbal remedies used in the management of sexual impotence and erectile dysfunction in western Uganda
Kamatenesi-Mugisha, Maud; Oryem-Origa, Hannington (African Health Sciences, 2005-03)Western Uganda. Reproductive health care is the second most prevalent health care problem in Africa. However, this concept of reproductive health care has been focusing mainly on women disregarding men. Thus, some diseases ...