In vitro and in silico inhibitory validation of Tapinanthus cordifolius leaf extract on alpha-glucosidase in the management of type 2 diabetes

Evaluation of The Toxic Effects of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Tapinanthus cordifolius in Mice and Rats

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IntroductionTapinanthus cordifolius is an African mistletoe in the Loranthaceae family and the Tapinanthus genus. 1,2 Mistletoe refers to woody shoot parasites found in a variety of plant groups, including the Loranthaceae and Viscaceae families. 1 The Hausa, Yoruba, and Ibo speakers in Nigeria refer to it as "kaucì", "ewe afomo," and "ohumagana" respectively.

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“…3 Mistletoe is commonly utilized in practically every culture to treat various conditions such as hypertension, cancer, and diabetes, or as a diuretic agent. 1,2 In Nigeria, mistletoe is used to treat a variety of human and animal problems, including stomach aches, diarrhoea, dysentery, wounds, and cancer. Ruminants and local fowls enjoy it with no documented digestive problems.…”