PUBLICATIONS
1. Hedberg, O., Homund, P.E., Mahunnah, R.L.A., Mhoro, E., Mziray, W.R. and Nordennad, A.C. (1980) The Bartsia abyssinica group in Tropical Africa. Botanical Notiser 133 ; 205-215
2. Mosile, F.W., 1980 (Uiso, F.C.) Chemical studies on some Medicinal Plants from Simaroubaceae and Labiatae Families. M.Sc. Thesis, University of Dar es Salaam .
3. S.C. Chhabra, J.F. Shao, E.N. Mshiu and F.C. Uiso (1980) Screening of Tanzania Medicinal Plants for Antimicrobial Activity. Journal of African Medicinal Plants 4 : 93-98.
4. Semali, I.A.J. (1982) The Opinions of Allopathic Health Workers on Traditional Medicine/Healers and Degree of Contact Between the Two in Tanzania . Dip. Public Health Diss. University of Dar es Salaam .
5. Mahunnah, R.L.A. (1982) Studies on the Taxonomy, Distribution and Economic Importance of the Genus Clutia L. (Euphorbiaceae) in Tanzania . M.Sc. Thesis, University of Dar es Salaam .
6. Hedberg, I., Hedberg, O., Madati, P.J., Mshigeni, K.E., Mshiu, E.N. and Samuelsson, G. (1982) Inventory of Plants used in Traditional Medicine in Tanzania . I Plants of the Families Acantheceae to Cucurbitaceae. Journal of Ethnopharmacology . 6 ; 29-60.
7. Chhabra , S.C. , Shao, J.F. and Mshiu, E.N. (1982) Antifungal activity among Traditionally used herbs in Tanzania . Dar es Salaam Medical Journal 9 ; 68 - 73.
8. Mshiu, E.N. and Chhabra , S.C. (1982) Traditional healers and Health Care Delivering in Tanzania . Tropical Doctor 12 ; 142 - 143.
9. Chhabra , S.C. , Mshiu, E.N. and Wahi, A.K. (1982) Role of Traditional Medicine Africa Health 2 ; 9.
10. Mshiu, E.N. - Development in Traditional Medicine in the United Republic of Tanzania . Proceedings of the workshop on the Pharmaceutical Industry Technical Cooperation among Developing countries - Beijing and Mangshou - China 1st - 14th November, 1982. (UNIDO Technical Papers - UNIDO/10.615.
11. Chhabra , S.C. , F.C. Uiso and Mshiu, E.N. (1983) Screening of Tanzanian Medicinal Plants for Antimicrobial Activity II. Dar es Salaam Medical Journal 10 ; 68 - 73.
12. Hedberg, I. , Hedberg, O. Madati, P.J., Mshigeni, K.E., Mshiu, E.N., and Samuelsson, G. (1983) Inventory of plants used in Traditional Medicine in Tanzania . II Plants of the Families Dilleniaceae to Opiliaceae. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 9 ; 105 - 128.
13. Hedberg, I. , Hedberg, O., Madati, P.J., Mshigeni, K.E., Mshiu, E.N. and Samuelsson, G. (1983) Inventory of Plants used in Traditional Medicine in Tanzania . III. Plants of the Families Papilionaceae to Vitaceae. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 9 ; 237 - 260.
14. Mshiu, E.N. (1983) Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Plants. The need for Community Participation in Research. Proceedings of the 5 International Symposium on Medicinal Plants at the University of ILE-IFE-Nigeria.
15. Mshiu, E.N. and Mahunnah, R.L.A. (1984) The Wealth of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Tanzania . In : Middleton, J., Nikundiwe, A.M., Banyikwa, F.F. and Mainoya, R. (Eds.), Proceedings of the Role of Biology in Development . Motala Grafisika. Sweden : 106-111.
16. S.C. Chhabra, F.C. Uiso and E.N. Mshiu (1984) Phytochemical Screening of Tanzania Medicinal Plants I. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 11 . 157 - 179.
17. Mahunnah, R.L.A. and Mtotomwema, K. (1985) Ethnobotany of Clutia L. (Euphorbiaceae) in Tanzania . Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany 7 : 505-511.
18. Mtotomwema, K. and Mahunnah, R.L.A. (1985) Pollen grain studies on the genus Clutia L. (Euphorbiaceae) in Tanzania with special reference to infrageneric taxonomy. Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany 7 :153-166.
19. Fivawo, M. (1985) Community Response to Malaria: Muheza District , Tanzania (1983-1984). A study on Cultural Adaptation. Ph.D. Diss. (Medical Anthropology). University of Illinois , Urbana Champaign , USA .
20. Semali, I.A.J. and Masawe, A.E. (1985). Bronchial Asthma as known by Traditional Healers East African Medical Journal 62 (8); 533-540.
21. Mahunnah, R.L.A. (1987) Medicinal Plants used by the Hayas of Northwestern Tanzania . Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany 10 : 371 - 379.
22. Ramathal , D.C. , and Mahunnah, R.L.A. (1987) Medicinal Plants of Muhimbili Medical Centre, Dar es Salaam , Tanzania . I. Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany II : 367 - 374.
23. Chhabra , S.C. , Mahunnah, R.L.A. and Mshiu, E.N. (1987) Plants used in Traditional Medicine in Eastern Tanzania . I. Pteridophytes and Angiosperms (Acanthaceae - Canellaceae). Journal of Ethnopharmacology 21 : 253-277.
24. Masselle, A.Y., Lushiku, J.B., Msangi, W., Fulgence, J., and Moshi, M.J. (1987). The Therapeutic role of the snake stone in the management of snake bits. African Journal Pharmacology 2 ; 19-23.
25. J.E.J. Killewo, Semali, I.A.J., R. Msuya, E.N. Mshiu, D.M.Do Amsi, C.K. Makwaya, S.P.Y. Muhondwa (1987) The Pattern of Illness and Utilization of available health services in two regions of Tanzania . Tanzania Medical Journal 4 (1): 25-30.
26. D.M.Do Amsi, Semali, I.A.J., R. Msuya, E.N. Mshiu, C.K. Makwaya, E.P.Y. Muhondwa and J.E.J. Killewo (1987) Attendant at Birth as a risk factor in child survival. Tanzania Medical Journal 4 : 15-18.
27. E.P.Y. Muhondwa, F.S.J. Killewo, Semali, A.J.I., R. Msuya, E.N. Mshiu, D.M.Do, Amsi and C.K. Makwaya (1987) The attitudes of Tanzania Traditional Healers towards modern Medicine and its practitioners. Tanzania Medical Journal Vol. 4 . No. 1.
28. E.P.Y. Muhondwa, J.S.J. Killewo, Semali, I.A.J., R. Msuya, E.N. Mshiu, D.M.Do, Amsi and C.K. Makwaya (1987) The traditional healers of Tanzania - An attempt at Categorisation. Tanzania Medical Journal Vol. 4 No. 1.
29. C.K. Makwaya, J.S.J. Killewo, Semali, I.A.J., R. Msuya, E.N. Mshiu, D.M.Do. Amsi, E.P.Y. Muhondwa (1987) Use of Non-factual questions in a survey : or respondent's Interviewers opinion. Tanzania Medical Journal 4 (1): 14-15.
30. D.M.Do. Amsi, J.S.J. Killewo, Semali, I.A.J., R. Msuya, E.N. Mshiu, C.K. Makwaya, S.P.Y. Muhondwa (1987) Methodology used in Traditional Healers and Birth Attendants Survey. Tanzania Medical Journal Vol. 4 No. 1.
31. Kayombo, E.J. (1988). Effectiveness of the Village Resource Assessment Model: A case study of six villages in Igowilo Ward M.A. Thesis. University of Dar es Salaam .
32. Chhabra , S.C. , Mahunnah, R.L.A. and Mshiu, E.N. (1989) Plants used in Traditional Medicine in Eastern Tanzania . II Angiosperms (Capparidaceae - Ebenaceae). Journal of Ethnopharmacology 25 : 339 - 359.
33. Moshi, M.J., Parratt, J.R., Wainwright, C.L. and Zeitlin, I.J. (1989) Acid optimum Kinin-forming enzymes in dog cardiovascular tissues. Journal of Physiological ( London ) 418 ; 177, (abstract).
34. Chhabra , S.C. , Mahunnah, R.L.A. and Mshiu, E.N. (1990 a) Plants used in Traditional Medicine in Eastern Tanzania . III. Angiosperms (Euphorbiaceae - Menispermaceae), Journal of Ethnopharmacology 28 : 255 - 283.
35. Chhabra , S.C. , Mahunnah, R.L.A. and Mshiu, E.N. (1990 b) Plants used in Traditional Medicine in Eastern Tanzania . IV. Angiosperms (Mimosaceae - Papilionaceae). Journal of Ethnopharmacology 29 : 295 - 323.
36. S.C. Chhabra, and F.C. Uiso (1990) A Survey of the Medicinal Plants of Eastern Tanzania for Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Saponins and Tannins. Fitoterapia IXI (4) 307-316.
37. F.C. Uiso and D. Kamala (1991). Screening of Tanzania Medicinal Plants for Molluscicidal Activity. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 32 : (Abstract).
38. Moshi, M.J., Parratt, J.R., Wainwright, C.L. and Zeitlin, I.J. (1990) Acid optimum Kinin-forming enzymes in rat ventricular myocardium. Eur. Journal of Pharmacological 183 ; 702 (abstract).
39. Mahunnah, R.L.A. (1990) Distribution and Habitat of Clutia L. (Euphorbiaceae) in Tanzania . Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany . In press.
40. Mahunnah, R.L.A. (1990) The Taxonomy and Ethnomedicine of Clutia L. (Euphorbiaceae) in Tanzania . Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany . In press.
41. Shao, F.M., Magingo, F.S.S., Minja's, A.N., Bitanyi, B.P. and Mahunnah, R.L.A. (Eds) (1991) Proceedings of the workshop on Plant Genetic Resources and Biotechnology , Benedict Publications, Peramiho. Tanzania . 351 pp.
42. Mshigeni, K.E., Nkunya, M.H.H., Fupi, V., Mahunnah, R.L.A. and Mshiu, E.N. (Eds) (1991) Proceedings of an International Conference of Experts from Developing Countries on Traditional Medicinal Plants , Dar es Salaam, University Press. Tanzania . 365 pp.
43. Mahunnah, R.L.A. and Mshiu, E.N. (1991) Ethnobotany and conservation of Medicinal Plants. In : Mshigeni, K.E., Nkunya, M.H.H., Fupi, V., Mahunnah, R.L.A. and Mshiu, E.N. (Eds.), Proceedings of an International Conference of Experts from Developing Countries on Traditional Medicinal Plants , Dar es Salaam, University Press. Tanzania : 83-86.
44. Mahunnah, R.L.A. (1991) Utilization and Conservation status of
Medicinal Plants in Tanzania . In : Shao, F.M., Magingo, F.S.S., Minja's,
A.N., Bitanyi, F.H., (Eds,), Proceedings of the workshop on Plants
Genetic Resources and Biotechnology , Benedict Publications, Peramiho,
Tanzania : 280-289.
45. Mbwambo, Z.H., Mahunnah, R.L.A., Runyoro, M., Fulgence, J., Sayi, J.G. and Mwaluko, G,M.P. (1991) Some CNS Effects of Datura stramonium L. (Solanaceae) in Mice. In : Mshigeni, K.E., Nkunya, M.H.H., Fupi, V. Mahunnah, R.L.A., and Mshiu, E.N. (Eds), Proceedings of an International Conference of Experts from Developing Countries on Traditional Medicinal Plants , Dar es Salaam, University Press. Tanzania : 146-149.
46. Chhabra , S.C. , Mahunnah, R.L.A. and Mshiu, E.N. (1991) Plants used in Traditional Medicine in Eastern Tanzania . V. Angiosperms (Passifloraceae -Sapindaceae). Journal of Ethnopharmacology 33 : 143 - 157.
47. Mahunnah, R.L.A. (1991) Medicinal Plants used by the Hehes and Safwas of Southern Highlands of Tanzania . Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany 15 : 557 - 563.
48. Moshi, M.J. (1991) Enzymes forming biologically active peptides in Cardiovascular tissues. Ph.D. Thesis, University of Strathchyde , Glasgow , U.K.
49. Uiso, F.C. (1991) Determination of toxicological and Nutritional factors of Crotalaria species used as indigenous vegetable MSc Nutrition degree thesis, McGill University - Canada .
50. E.N. Mshiu, and A.E.J. Masawe (1991) Treatment of Superficial Fungal Infections of the skin by Traditional herbs. Journal , vol. pg
51. Mshiu, E.N. (1991) Biotechnology and Medicinal Plants. In : Mshigeni, K.E., Nkunya, M.H.H., Fupi, V., Mahunnah, R.L.A. and Mshiu, E.N. (Eds), Proceedings of an International Conference of experts from Developing Countries on Traditional Medicine Plants . Dar es Salaam University Press.
52. Mshiu, E.N., Sarungi, P.M. and J. Sayi (1991) Review of utilization of Traditional Medicine - Global Perspective. cf.# 60
53. Mahunnah, R.L.A. (1991) Medicinal Flora of Tanzania : Prospects and Retrospect. Ethnobotany . In press. Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany
54. Moshi, M.J., Zeitlin, I.J., Wainwright, C.L. and Parratt, J.R. (1992) Acid optimum Kininogenases in canine myocardium and Aorta. Cardiovascular Research ; 26 ; 367 - 370.
55. Tesha, A.J. and Mahunnah, R.L.A. (1992) Endangering Rare Plants Species in Tanzania . Population and Environment . In press.
56. Armbruster, S.W., Edwards, M.E., Hines, J.F., Mahunnah, R.L.A. and Manyenyembe, M.P. (1992) Pollination Ecology of Madagascan and African Dalechampia: Phylogenetic and Biogeographic Perspectives. Research and Exploration . In press.
57. Chhabra , S.C. , Mahunnah, R.L.A. and Mshiu E.N. (1993) Plants in Traditional Medicine in Eastern Tanzania . VI. Angiosperms (Sapotaceae - Zingiberaceae) Journal of Ethnopharmacology , 39(2); 83-104.
58. Chhabra , S.C. and Mahunnah, R.L.A.(1994) Plants used in Traditional Medicine by Hayas of the Kagera Region, Tanzania . Econ Bot 48: 121 - 129.
59. Johns, T. Faubert, G.M. Kokwaro, J.O., Mahunnah, R.L.A and Kimanani, E.K.(1995) Anti-giardial activity of gastrointestinal remedies of the Luo of East Africa. J. Ethnopharmacol 46: 17 - 23.
60. Moshi M.J. Zeitlin I.J. and Parratt J.R. (1995) An acidic kininogenase in rat ventricular myocardium and aorta. Journal of Cardiovascular Risk .2; 331 - 337
61. Uiso, F.C. and T. Johns. (1996) Consumption Patterns and Nutritional Contribution of Crotalaria brevidens in Tarime District , Tanzania . Ecology of Food & Nutrition ; 35; 59-69.
62. Uiso, F.C. and T. Johns (1996). Risk Assessment of Consumption of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid Containing Indigenous Vegetable, Crotalaria brevidens . Ecology of Food & Nutrition , 35; 111-119.
63. Johns T., E.B. Mhoro and F.C. Uiso (1996) Edible Plants of Mara Region, Tanzania Ecology of Food & Nutrition, 53; 71-80.
64. Mbwambo Z.H. (1996). Bioactive Constituents from Euphorbia quinquecostata and Mezoneum cucullatum . PhD Thesis University of Illinois Chicago .
65. Kapingu M.C. (1996) Chemical and Pharmacological Studies on two African and one Chinese Medicinal Plant. PhD Thesis China Pharmaceutical University .
66. Mbwambo Z.H.; Lee S.K.; Mshiu E.N.; Pezzuto J.M. and Kinghorn A.D. (1996). Constituents from the Stem Wood of Euphorbia quinquecostata with Phorbol Dibutyrate Receptor-Binding Inhibitory Activity. Journal of Natural Products, 59; 1051 -1055.
67. Mahunnah, R.L.A. and Mshigeni, K.E.(1996) Tanzania 's policy on biodiversity prospecting and drug discovery programs. J. Ethnopharmacol. 51: 221 - 228.
68. Jaber S. Mossa, Farouk S. El-Feraly, Ilias Muhammed, Kyaw Zaw, Zakaria H. Mbwambo, John M. Pezzuto and Harry H.S. Fong. Sesquiterpene Lactones and Thymol Esters from Vicoa pentanema .(Submitted).
69. Zakaria H. Mbwambo, Lumonadio Luyengi, and A. Douglas Kinghorn. Phytochemicals: A Glimpse into Their Structural and Biological Variation. International J. Pharmacognosy , 1996, Vol 34 : No.5, pp. 1-9.
70. Mbwambo Z.H. (1996). Bioactive Constituents from Euphorbia quinquecostata and Mezoneum cucullatum. Ph.D Thesisi University of Illinois Chicago .
71. Uiso F.C . and T. Johns (1996). Risk Assessment of Consumption of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloid Containing Indigenous Vegetable, Crotalaria brevidens (Mitoo) Ecology of Food & Nutrition, 35; 111-119.
72. Kapingu M.C. (1996) Chemical Studies on Anti-tuberculosis compounds from Salix capitata . Journal of China Pharmaceutical University , 27(5) 271-3.
73. Moshi MJ, Uiso FC, Mahunnah RLA and Swai ABM. A study of the effect of extracts of Phyllanthus amarus on blood glucose in rabbits. Int J Pharmacog 1997; 37 : 1 - 7.
74. Malele SR, Moshi MJ, Mwangi JW, Achola KJ and Munenge RW. Pharmacological properties ofextracts from the stem bark of Syzygium guineense on the ileum and heart of laboratory rodents. Afr J H Sci 1997: 4 : 43-45.
75. Chapman L, Johns T. and Mahunnah R.L.A. Saponin-like in vitro characteristics of extracts from selected non-nutrient wild plant food additives used by Maasai in meat and milk based soups. Ecol F Nutr 1996; 36: 1 - 22.
76. Moshi MJ, Uiso FC, Mbwambo ZH, Kapingu MC and Mahunnah RLA. A study of the hypoglycaemic activity of extracts of Phyllanthus amarus . In B.M. Abegaz, J.D. Connolly and M.H.H. Nkunya (April 1998). Proceedings of the Seventh NAPRECA Symposium. pg 141 - 148.
77. Malele RS, Moshi MJ, Mloka DAS, Melekzedeck S and Mbwambo ZH. Invitro antimicrobial activity of some Tanzanian plants used by traditional healers. TMJ 1998; 3(2) : 31 – 33
78. Moshi MJ and Nagpa V. The effect of Caesalpinia bonducella seeds on blood glucose in rabbits. Pharmaceutical Biol 2000; 38(2): 81 - 86.
79. Moshi MJ, Mbwambo ZH, Kapingu MC, Uiso FC and Mahunnah RLA. Some Pharmacological Properties of an aqueous extract of Securinega virosa roots. Pharmaceutical Biol. 2000; 38(3): 214-221
80. Kapingu MC, Guillaume D, Mbwambo ZH, Moshi MJ, Uiso FC, Mahunnah RLA. Diterpenoids from the roots of Croton macrostachys. Phytochem 2000; 54(8): 767-770.
81. Moshi MJ, Uiso FC, Mahunnah RLA, Mbwambo ZH and Kapingu MC. A Survey of Plants used by Traditional Healers in the management of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. East and Cent. Afri. J. Pharm. Sci. 2000; 3: 30 -39.
82. Uiso FC and Mahunnah RLA. Wild food plants in health and dietary sufficiency LINKIS Report 2000; no. 2, 65-67
Kapingu MC, Guillaume D, Mbwambo ZH, Moshi MJ, Uiso FC, Mahunnah RLA. Diterpenoids from the roots of Croton macrostachys. Phytochem 2000; 54(8): 767-770.
Moshi MJ, Uiso FC, Mahunnah RLA, Mbwambo ZH and Kapingu MC. A Survey of Plants used by Traditional Healers in the management of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. East and Cent. Afri. J. Pharm. Sci. 2000; 3: 30 -39.
Moshi MJ, Lutale JJK, Rimoy GH, Abbas ZG, Josiah RM and Swai ABM. The effect of Phyllanthus amarus aqueous extract on blood glucose in non-insulin dependent diabetic patients. Phytotherapy Res 2001; 15:577-580.
Rimoy GH, Moshi MJ and Maselle AY. Comperative bioavailability of oral sugar-coated and normal formulation of chloroquine phosphate marketed in Tanzania . Tropical Doctor 2002;32: 15-17.
Moshi MJ, Uiso FC, Mahunnah RLA, Mbwambo ZH, Kapingu MC. From the Forest to drug discovery: What should be the approach? A case study. Proceedings of the second DFID livestock production programme Link Project (R7798) workshop for small stock keepers, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro , Tanzania , 8-10, January 2002. pp25-29
Moshi M. J. and Mbwambo, Z. H. A study of the experience of some traditional healers in Tanzania in the management of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Pharmaceutical Biol . 2002;40:7:552-560
Minzi OMS, Moshi MJ, Hipolite D, Massele AY, Tomson G, Ericsson O, Gustafsson LL. Evaluation of the quality of amodiaquine and sulphadoxine/pyrimethamine tablets sold by private wholesale pharmacies in Dar Es Salaam Tanzania . J Clin Pharm Ther 2003:28:117-122.
Kagashe G, Moshi MJ. Screening of extracts of Bidens pilosa for anticonvulsant activity. TMJ 2003;18:28-30
Uiso FC, Mahunnah RLA, Mbwambo ZH and Moshi MJ. Contribution of Traditional Medicine to Health care and Nutrition in Tanzania . Proceedings of a Stakeholders Workshop on the Sustainable, Safe and Effective use of Medicinal Plants in Eastern Africa, Held in Arusha 24-27 th November, 2003. p.36-46.
Mbwambo ZH, Apers S, Moshi MJ, Kapingu MC, Van Miert S, Claeys M, Brun R, Cos P, Pieters L and Vlietinck A. Anthranoid compounds with antiprotozoal activity from Vismia orientalis . Planta Medica 2004;70:706-710.
Moshi MJ, Cosam CJ, Innocent E and Nkunya MHH. In vitro antibacterial and antifungal activity of extracts and compounds from Uvaria scheffleri Diels. Pharmaceutical Biol 2004; 42: 269 – 273
Moshi MJ, Mbwambo ZH. Management of diseases by traditional medicine practitioners: Impact in the control of diseases in Tanzania . Proceedings of the 19 th Annual Joint Scientific Conference of the national Institute for Medical Research, Arusha International Conference Centre, Arusha, Tanzania, March 15-17, 2004, pp 40-47.
Moshi MJ, Kagashe GAB. A study of the effect of Codiaeum variegatum (L) A. Juss on picrotoxin-induced convulsions in mice. TMJ 2004;19:11-13.
Moshi MJ, Cosam CJ, Mbwambo ZH, Kapingu MC and Nkunya MHH. Testing Beyond Ethnomedical Claims: Brine Shrimp Lethality of Some Tanzanian Plants. Pharmaceutical Biol 2004;42:547-551.
C.Caballero-George, P.M.L. Vanderheyden, Y. Okamoto, T.Masaki, Z. Mbwambo, S.Apers, M.P. Gupta, L. Pieters, G.Vauquelin and A.Vlietinck. Evaluation of Bioactive saponins and triterpenoidal aglycons for their binding properties on human endothelin ET A and angiotensin AT 1 receptors. Phytotherapy Research 2004;18:729-736.
Mainen J. Moshi, Zakaria H. Mbwambo. Some Pharmacological Properties of Extracts of Terminalia sericea Roots. J. Ethnopharmacol 2005;97:43-47.