African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 6 (14), pp. 1677-1680, 18 July 2007 Available online at
http://www.academicjournals.org/AJB ISSN 1684–5315 © 2007 Academic Journals … Antifungal
and antibacterial activities of the ethanolic … Omonkhelin J. Owolabi1*, Eric KI Omogbai1 and …

The fruits of Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. are a popular source of traditional medicine
throughout Africa. The stembark has been widely analysed for pharmacological activity, yet
knowledge of the fruits is limited, despite more extensive use in traditional remedies. Crude …

Abstract The ethanolic extract of Kigelia Africana, Family:(Bignoniaceae) was evaluated for
analgesic property using acetic acid induced mouse writhing and hot plate reaction time and
anti-inflammatory property using the carrageenan induced paw edema and its probable …

ABSTRACT Aqueous leaf extract of Kigelia africana was screened for antidiarrheal activity
using experimental animal models. Evidence for antidiarrheal activity was provided by the
reduced fecal output and protection from castor oil-induced diarrhea in the extract-treated …

Microbial infections of various types of wounds are a challenge to the treatment of wounds
and wound healing. The study was to investigate antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of
methanol leaf and stem bark extracts of Kigelia africana and methanol leaf and root extracts …

Medicinal plant plays a vital role in the management of various diseases. Kigelia africana
popularly known as the Sausage tree, Kigelia pinnata is a multipurpose medicinal plant with
many attributes and considerable potentials. The plant has traditional uses which include …

Our world harbours a rich source of medicinal plants which are used in treatment of wide
range of diseases. The present review highlights the traditional uses, chemical constituents
and pharmacological properties of Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. syn. K. pinnata (Jacq.) DC …

Research Journal of Microbiology 2 (8): 645-649, 2007 ISSN 1816-4935 © 2007 Academic Journals
Antimicrobial Evaluation of Kigeìia africana (Lam) R. Jeyachandran and A. Mahesh Department
of Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology, St. Joseph's College (Autonomous) …

Abstract This study was undertaken to test K. africana fruit extracts for the ability to inhibit
microbial and cancer cell growth, and thus to validate traditional African medicinal usage of
this plant in treating a variety of diseases. K. africana fruit powder was extracted and tested …