uraria/phenolic

Ethomedical uses of the plant, Uraria picta (Leguminosae), in Nigeria include the control of ectoparasites in man and domestic animals. Total and fractionated extracts of this plant have been assessed for acaricidal activity on Ixodes ricinus. All the extracts were acaricidal to the test organisms.

Osteogenesis plays a vital role in the maintenance of bone health. Imbalances in osteogenesis influence the onset of several bone loss-associated diseases. The intake of Uraria crinita (Fabaceae) through dietary supplements is advised for childhood bone dysplasia. This botanical provides edible