| Khat (Catha edulis)-an updated review. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16318950 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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. There is an extensive literature on khat providing information about its history, botany, production, geographical distribution, chemistry and pharmacology, and exploring the social, economic, medical, psychological and oral aspects related to its use. Some of this literature dates as early as the 11th century; however, most of it appeared after the first scientific description of khat by Peter Forskal in 1775. This review provides a panorama of khat and the various aspects of its use. A non-technical description of the plant chemistry and pharmacology is included. The medical, psychological and oral aspects are emphasized, and the current knowledge about the microbiological effects of khat is also presented. |
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Authors:
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Nezar N Al-Hebshi; Nils Skaug |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Addiction biology Volume: 10 ISSN: 1355-6215 ISO Abbreviation: Addict Biol Publication Date: 2005 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-12-01 Completed Date: 2006-04-03 Revised Date: 2007-03-27 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9604935 Medline TA: Addict Biol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 299-307 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Oral Sciences-Oral Microbiology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Bergen, Norway. Nezar.Al-hebshi@student.uib.no |
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Catha*
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chemistry,
toxicity Cross-Sectional Studies Euphoria / drug effects Female Humans Leukoplakia, Oral / chemically induced Male Periodontal Index Periodontitis / chemically induced Plant Leaves / chemistry, toxicity Plant Stems / chemistry, toxicity Risk Assessment Substance-Related Disorders / diagnosis, epidemiology*, psychology |
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