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Planta Med 1975; 27(2): 122-126
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1097772
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1097772
THE ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES OF THE BUFFER EXTRACTS OF CHEWING STICKS USED IN NIGERIA
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14 January 2009 (online)
Abstract
The extracts from wooden chewing sticks, widely used in Africa for cleaning teeth have been tested in regards to their antibacterial activity. Specifically the extract from Fagara zanthoxyloides has been observed to produce a significant effect in red blood cells. The role of the extract in sickle cell has not been fully evaluated. However, it appears to contribute, to some extent, to reduced oxygen tension, and the prevention of fragility in red blood cells.