Research view
| Title: | Khat (Catha edulis): health aspects of khat chewing. |
| Author: | Hassan NA, Gunaid AA, Murray-Lyon IM. |
| Abstract: |
Catha edulis Forsk leaves (khat) are chewed daily by a high proportion of the
adult population in Yemen for the mild stimulant effect. Cathinone is believed to
be the main active ingredient in fresh khat leaves and is structurally related
and pharmacol
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| Journal: | East Mediterr Health J. 2007 May-Jun;13(3):706-18. |