Table 2 Some biological uses of khat
From: A review of the health implications of heavy metals and pesticide residues on khat users
Form of Khat used | Study specimen | Confirmation property of Khat under investigation | Perceived body benefits | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Khat ethanolic extract | Animal models (male albino mice) | Antidepressant properties | Cure diseases such as asthma | Alfaifi et al. (2017) |
Fresh Khat shoots | Pregnant women | Enhances intimacy | Relieves pregnancy related stresses and boosts intimacy | Mekuriaw et al. (2020) |
Fresh Khat leaves | Adult mice | Reduce gain in body weight | Obesity management and reduction in body weight | Alshagga et al. (2020) |
Khat extract and cathinone | Swiss albino mice | Immunomodulatory roles | Helps in combating infectious diseases | Ketema et al. (2015) |
Khat extract and/or cathinone | Sprague–Dawley rats | Promote production of testosterone levels | Enhance sexual activity |