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Khat (Catha edulis Forsk) - And now there are three.
Patel NB. Patel NB. Brain Res Bull. 2019 Feb;145:92-96. doi: 10.1016/j.brainresbull.2018.07.014. Epub 2018 Jul 27. Brain Res Bull. 2019. PMID: 30059706 Review.
For centuries, a large number of people living in the southwestern part of the Arabian Peninsula and eastern Africa have chewed the fresh leaves and twigs of the plant Catha edulis Forsk, more commonly known as khat, for its psychostimulatory effect. The main active …
For centuries, a large number of people living in the southwestern part of the Arabian Peninsula and eastern Africa have chewed the fresh le …
Epidemiology of Khat (Catha edulis) Chewing in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and meta-analysis.
Ayano G, Ayalew M, Bedaso A, Duko B. Ayano G, et al. J Psychoactive Drugs. 2024 Jan-Mar;56(1):40-49. doi: 10.1080/02791072.2022.2155735. Epub 2022 Dec 12. J Psychoactive Drugs. 2024. PMID: 36508190
In several countries, including Ethiopia, the shrub Catha edulis (khat) leaves are chewed for their stimulant properties. The present review summarizes evidence on the prevalence of khat use in Ethiopia and forwards recommendations for future action. ...
In several countries, including Ethiopia, the shrub Catha edulis (khat) leaves are chewed for their stimulant properties. The …
Khat (Catha edulis) and its oral health effects: An updated review.
Al-Maweri SA, Warnakulasuriya S, Samran A. Al-Maweri SA, et al. J Investig Clin Dent. 2018 Feb;9(1). doi: 10.1111/jicd.12288. Epub 2017 Aug 19. J Investig Clin Dent. 2018. PMID: 28834423 Review.
Khat or qat (Catha edulis) is a plant that grows in East Africa and southern Arabia. The leaves and twigs of this small tree are chewed by several millions of people worldwide for their stimulating amphetamine-like effects. ...
Khat or qat (Catha edulis) is a plant that grows in East Africa and southern Arabia. The leaves and twigs of this small tree a …
The impact of catha edulis (vahl) forssk. ex endl. (celestraceae) (khat) on pharmacokinetics of clinically used drugs.
Aklillu E, Engidawork E. Aklillu E, et al. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol. 2021 Sep;17(9):1125-1138. doi: 10.1080/17425255.2021.1971194. Epub 2021 Aug 30. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol. 2021. PMID: 34410209 Review.
INTRODUCTION: Catha edulis (Vahl) Forssk. ex Endl. (Celestraceae) is used as a recreational drug on daily basis for its euphoric and psychostimulant effects. ...
INTRODUCTION: Catha edulis (Vahl) Forssk. ex Endl. (Celestraceae) is used as a recreational drug on daily basis for its euphor …
Does regular Khat (Catha edulis) chewing in adults increase the risk of hypertension compared to non-use? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Moloro AH, Seid AA, Mehari MG, Shibeshi AH, Kase BF. Moloro AH, et al. BMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2025 Oct 21;25(1):755. doi: 10.1186/s12872-025-05160-2. BMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2025. PMID: 41120981 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Global khat (Catha edulis) consumption currently affects approximately 20 million individuals, despite originating primarily in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. ...OBJECTIVE: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to aimed to systematically …
BACKGROUND: Global khat (Catha edulis) consumption currently affects approximately 20 million individuals, despite originating …
Khat (Catha edulis)-an updated review.
Al-Hebshi NN, Skaug N. Al-Hebshi NN, et al. Addict Biol. 2005 Dec;10(4):299-307. doi: 10.1080/13556210500353020. Addict Biol. 2005. PMID: 16318950 Review.
The habit of chewing fresh leaves and twigs of khat (Catha edulis) for their stimulating amphetamine-like effects is highly prevalent in East Africa and southwest on the Arabic peninsula. ...
The habit of chewing fresh leaves and twigs of khat (Catha edulis) for their stimulating amphetamine-like effects is highly pr …
Khat (Catha edulis) and Obesity: A Scoping Review of Animal and Human Studies.
Alshagga MA, Alshawsh MA, Seyedan A, Alsalahi A, Pan Y, Mohankumar SK, Alkebsi A, Kassim S, Mohamed Z. Alshagga MA, et al. Ann Nutr Metab. 2016;69(3-4):200-211. doi: 10.1159/000452895. Epub 2016 Nov 22. Ann Nutr Metab. 2016. PMID: 27871070
BACKGROUND: Khat (Catha edulis) is a plant that is deeply rooted in the cultural life of East African and Southwestern Arabian populations. ...
BACKGROUND: Khat (Catha edulis) is a plant that is deeply rooted in the cultural life of East African and Southwestern Arabian …
Khat (Catha edulis F.) and cannabinoids: Parallel and contrasting behavioral effects in preclinical and clinical studies.
Geresu B. Geresu B. Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 2015 Nov;138:164-73. doi: 10.1016/j.pbb.2015.09.019. Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 2015. PMID: 26469212 Review.
After a brief outline of Catha edulis F. (khat) and the cannabinoid systems, the interactions between the pharmacological effects of khat and cannabinoids will be reviewed. ...
After a brief outline of Catha edulis F. (khat) and the cannabinoid systems, the interactions between the pharmacological effe …
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