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Michael Kwesi Baah

Herbal Medicine

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Dr. Michael Kwesi Baah is a Lecturer at the Department of Herbal Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). He holds a PhD and MPhil in Pharmacognosy and a BSc in Herbal Medicine, all from KNUST.His areas of specialization and research interests include clinical trials and efficacy testing of herbal products, quality control and standardization of herbal medicines, and the socio-cultural aspects of herbal medicine research. His research also focuses on plant products with antiparasitic, antimicrobial, and antidiabetic activities, as well as ethnopharmacology. He has authored and co-authored several scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.Dr. Baah is a member of the Society of Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Research and the Ghana Association of Medical Herbalists (GAMH).

Research Summary

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The researcher's work integrates biochemistry, entomology, and applied sciences, focusing on understanding the effects of natural compounds and plants on both biological systems and human health. Their research encompasses diverse themes such as plant toxicity, natural product synthesis, and traditional medicine, with a particular emphasis on integrating insights into environmental management, waste reduction, and health product development. The researcher's work bridges domain-specific fields like life sciences, physical sciences, and public health, addressing applications in environmental studies, toxicology, pharmacognostic studies, and urban waste management, all while contributing to broader ecological understanding.

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Biodegradation by composting of municipal organic solid waste into organic fertilizer using the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae(2019)
Reduction of Organic Solid Waste Using Black Soldier Fly (HermetiaIllucens) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) Larvae for Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries.(2020)
Fruits of Vitex doniana sweet: toxicity profile, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, and quantification of one of its bioactive constituents oleanolic acid(2021)
Antimicrobial pentacyclic triterpenes and glycosides from the stem bark of<i>Cussonia bancoensis</i>(2018)
Fruits of &lt;i&gt;Vitex Doniana&lt;/i&gt; Sweet: Toxicity Profile, Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities, and Quantification of One of its Bioactive Constituents Oleanolic Acid(2021)
Myrianthus libericus: Possible mechanisms of hypoglycaemic action and in silico prediction of pharmacokinetics and toxicity profile of its bioactive metabolite, friedelan-3-one(2021)
Hypotensive and Antihypertensive Properties and Safety for Use of <i>Annona muricata</i> and <i>Persea americana</i> and Their Combination Products(2020)
A Study on Justicia flava (Forssk.) Vahl.: Pharmacognostic Characterization and Antiplasmodial and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of the Leaves(2023)
<i>In Vivo</i> Antiplasmodial Activity of Different Solvent Extracts of <i>Myrianthus libericus</i> Stem Bark and Its Constituents in <i>Plasmodium berghei</i>‐Infected Mice(2020)
Antibacterial, Antibiofilm, and Efflux Pump Inhibitory Properties of the Crude Extract and Fractions from Acacia macrostachya Stem Bark(2021)
Triterpenoids mediate the antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities of the stem bark of Reissantia indica(2021)
Evaluation of the Haematinic Activities of Extracts of Justicia secunda Vahl Leaves in Red Blood Cells of Laboratory Rats(2020)
Evaluation of the Haematinic Activities of Extracts of &amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Justicia secunda&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt; Vahl Leaves in Red Blood Cells of Laboratory Rats(2020)
Anti-mycobacterium ulcerans activity and pharmacognostic standardisation of Pycnanthus angolensis (Welw) Warb(2021)
Antimycobacterial Effects of Herbal Preparations Used In Buruli Ulcer Endemic Communities In Ghana(2023)
Pharmacognostic and physicochemical studies of the leaves of Hoslundia opposita Vahl (Lamiaceae)(2020)
Quality Assessment of Tomato Paste Products on the Ghanaian Market: An Insight Into Their Possible Adulteration(2024)
From engineered landfill to uncontrolled dumpsite: situational analysis, extent of buffer zone encroachment and challenges of the Oti Landfill, Kumasi, Ghana(2024)
Investigation of antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of extracts of the stem bark of Drypetes floribunda (Euphorbiaceae)(2019)

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