Browsing by Subject "Mesembrine alkaloids"

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Development and evaluation of a medicated chewing gum containing Sceletium tortuosum

Van der Walt, S. (North-West University, 2018)

Sceletium tortuosum is one of the most promising medicinal plant species endemic to South Africa. It belongs to the Mesembryanthemaceae family and is traditionally used for treatment of anxiety and depression. Recent studies ...
In vitro permeation of mesembrine alkaloids from Sceletium tortuosum across porcine buccal, sublingual, and intestinal mucosa

Shikanga, Emmanuel A.; Hamman, Josias H.; Chen, Weiyang; Combrinck, Sandra; Gericke, Nigel (Thieme, 2012)

Sceletium tortuosum is an indigenous South African plant that has traditionally been used for its mood-enhancing properties. Recently, products containing S. tortuosum have become increasingly popular and are commonly ...