The Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development is dedicated to the dissemination of research information on the use of plants and plant products for economic and social development especially in the developing world. It publishes original research papers, critical reviews and communications on the latest developments in phytomedicine with strong emphasis on originality and scientific quality. View our Editorial Team.
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In vitro antibacterial activity of Psidium guajava (guava) extracts against MRSA and MSSA | |
Nhlanhla W. Nsele, Kegomoditswe P. Mathobela, Siyabonga P. Radebe, Nokukhanya Thembane | |
09 May 2025 | |
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Ethnobotanical survey and economic impact of plants used to relieve COVID-19 related infections | |
Tshepo Aphane, Stanley S. Gololo, Vuyisile S. Thibane | |
24 February 2025 | |
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Anti-motilities and anti-biofilm effects of Ageratum conyzoides L. methanol extract | |
Eli Compaoré, Moussa Compaoré, Vincent Ouédraogo, Ablassé Rouamba, Alimata Bancé, Mignini R. Dofini, Martin Kiendrebeogo | |
31 January 2025 | |
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Impact of phytochemical-based hydrocolloid dressings on wound healing: A comparative review | |
Sipho Sibanda, Mapula Razwinani, Keolebogile Shirley Motaung | |
27 January 2025 | |
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Bioactivity of plants used traditionally in the treatment and management of men’s sexual health | |
Tsumbedzo Nemandalali, Monde A. Nyila, Thilivhali E. Tshikalange | |
27 January 2025 | |
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High-quality DNA extraction for Desmodium gangeticum: A medicinal shrub of Shivalik Himalayas | |
Shiwani Singh, Maneesh S. Bhandari, Neeraj Dwivedi | |
23 January 2025 | |
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Ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Pseudarthria hookeri: A narrative review | |
Alfred Maroyi | |
12 November 2024 | |
Reviewer Acknowledgement |
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Acknowledgement to reviewers | |
Editorial Office | |
31 October 2024 | |
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Phytochemical screening and antioxidant evaluation of Agave angustifolia and Agave sisalana | |
Ntombikayise G. Mkhize, Matthew C. Achilonu, Idah T. Manduna, Xolile V. Ngubane, S'busiso M. Nkosi | |
22 October 2024 | |
Letters to the Editor |
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Withaferin A: A potential anticancer candidate drug and its challenges for the clinical trial | |
Sangilimuthu Alagar Yadav, Ranjusha V. Ponattil | |
09 October 2024 |
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We’re excited to share a compelling editorial by Karishma Singh: ‘Aligning conservation efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals’ in African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation. It explores the theological significance of launching the journal. Read the editorial. | |
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Book Release: Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action |
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Read the open-access book, Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action. This book positions education as a transformative force in climate action, advocating for inclusive, action-oriented learning to build resilience and drive sustainable change. | |
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Book Release: Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics |
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Read the open-access book, Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics. This book reimagines South African historical scholarship by elevating oral testimonies and advocating for Afrocentric, ethical approaches to oral history as vital tools for inclusive and transformative narratives. | |
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Book Release: Digital inequality in a developing context: A multifaceted approach |
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Read the open-access book, Towards the sustainable well-being of communities: Africa, the modern empire and Christianity. This book examines South Africa’s persistent digital divide across sectors like education, healthcare, and agriculture, highlighting how socio-economic, technical, and geographical factors—especially the urban–rural split—contribute to unequal digital access and outcomes. | |
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Press Release: Now published by AOSIS: ‘African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation’ |
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We are excited to announce that AOSIS now publishes the open-access journal, African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation (AJBC), which contributes to the protection of diversity of life across Africa.
AJBC publishes papers from all disciplines in conservation ecology and nature conservation as well as those that show the critical linkages between nature and humanity. This peer-reviewed, open-access journal is a platform for the dissemination of best practices, informed opinions, shared experiences, comprehensive engagement with the literature, and critical research to foster collaboration between role-players in and around the African continent.
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Posted: 2024-10-29 |
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