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Presently, the leaves of Lasianthera africana (Beauv. P) are used by the libibios and Efiks (of Akwa-Tbom and Cross-river states respectively) and the Igbos (of Abia and Imo states)...
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Arisiolochia albida is an important medicinal plant which is used in traditional medicine to treat many diseases. The present study was carried out to investigate the effect of methanol...
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This study was conducted to analyze the heavy metal in soil and selected vegetables Water leaf (Ta/mum triangulare,), Utazi leaf (Gongronema latifolium), Scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimum),...
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The study was designed to investigate the ameliorative effect of the methanol extract of Ananas cosmosus peel on CCL4induced oxidative stress in wistar albino rats. Twenty five animals...
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Momordica charantia plant is used in the treatment of diverse diseases including its use in the management of Diabetes Mellitus. Studies on the leaf extracts of the plant were carried out...
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This study was carried out to ascertain the effect of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) infusion on blood sugar levels of presumed non-diabetics (after fasting - blood sugar analysis)...
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Medicinal plants are used traditionally in the direct treatment of several diseases such as anemia, cancer etc. the study investigated the subacute effect of methanol extract of...
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Hepatotoxicity (from hepatic toxicity) implies chemical-driven liver damage. Drug-induced liver injury is a cause of acute and chronic liver disease. The liver plays a central role in...
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Malondialdehyde (C3H4C2) is a deleterious by-product of lipid metabolism in the body. It is present in many foods and can be found in rancid food. (Yahya. N.D et cii 1996) Pure...
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Phytochemical screening or two species of Vigna radiata (mungu bean) China specie (A) and Nigeria species (B) were carried out in their and unsprouted states using acceptable chemical and...
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Minerals are inorganic substances present in all body tissues and fluids. They play important roles in the body. The present study was aimed at evaluating the mineral contents (zinc,...
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Dysmenorrhea is one of the most common gynaecologic complaints in young women. The use of Mallotus oppsitifotus and Rathia nitida in abating dysmenorrhea WaS evaluated with alkaline...
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Proximate analysis, phytochemical and mineral analysis of Fictis exasperata vahi was carried out. Phytochemical screening reveal the presence of Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Tannins, Saponins...
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The biochemical effects of the oral administration of Picus exasperala Vahi in experimental rats was investigated. Administration of extract at doses I 00mg/kg, 200mg/kg, 500mg/kg and...
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The total nitrate, nitrite, n-nitrosamine and malondialdehyde contents of ice creams and yoghurts marketed in eastern Nigeria were evaluated by spectrophotometric methods. Nitrate was...
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A Nutritional content of fret pennisetum purpureum (Achara) and its effect on blood cholesterol and 10.97±0.202%, Ash 8.23±0, 2, fat 1.86±0.02% crude fibre 29.59±0.239%, moisture conte of...
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The potentially medicinal and nutritional value of the leaves and stems of cissus quadramgular -Linn were investigated. Chemical analysis showed that the leaves and stems contain crude...
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The tannin, cyanide, oxalates, phytate, trypsin inhibitor, crude protein and saponin contents of poultiy feeds of four animal feed companies in N igeria were evaluated. Tannin, oxalate and...
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Chioroquine is a synthetic derivative of 4-arninoquinolines recommended for both preventive and curative measures for malaria, which is caused by infection of the protozoa genus...
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Administration of the ethanol extract of Ficus exasperala vahi at doses 50mg/kg, 100mg/kg and 500mg/kg to experimental rats group II, III and IV for 3 days resulted in a significant...
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The effect of pollution on the native fowls (Gal/us domesticus) from petroleum hydrocarbonpolluted area of Etekwuru in Ohaji Egbema was studied. Identical fowls from an unpolluted...
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This study investigated the effect of methanol extract of grapefruit peels on serum cholesterol concentration, serum triacylglycerol and protein concentrations in male rats. It also...
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Edible mushrooms are the fungi fruiting bodies which have high protein content along with several vitamins and minerals. Studies have also reported that plant extracts possess medicinal...
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Aframomum melegueta with the common names; Grains of Paradise, Melegueta pepper, alligator pepper, Guinea grains, or Guinea pepper is a tropical perennial plant of the genus Aframomum...
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Ficus glumosa called "African rock fig" is a large tree indigenous to Southern part of Nigeria. Its stem bark has been of interest to researchers because of its uses in the treatment of...