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Telfairia occidentalis is a medicinal plant acclaimed to possess many therapeutic potential. The study was carried out to investigate the possible antioxidant potential of Telfairia...
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Pregnancy is a period from fertilization to development of one or more offspring, known as a fetus or embryo, in a woman's uterus. This research project is aimed at determining the...
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Insects represent a rich source of protein and micronutrients and could be a more sustainable alternative to conventional animal sources. This study evaluated the influence of...
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Anthocleista djalonensis has been found to have phytochemical properties and active ingredients of Endocrine modulatory activities. This study on Endocrine modulatory potentials of...
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Oxidative stress is a condition that occurs when there is an imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the ability ofthe body's antioxidant defenses to...
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Limestone mining has been going on for decades in the Amoffia area of Enonyi, and the release of accumulated metallic trace elements and potentially harmful elements is unavoidable. This...
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The incidence of heavy metal contamination is attributed to indiscriminate disposal of domestic, industrial, mining and waste waters that are dumped into the water bodies. This study...
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Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. This research project is...
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Essential oils of plants have played great role in the wellbeing of both man and animals. This research project is aimed at evaluating the antimicrobial effect, antioxidant properties,...
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Sickle cell disease is a group of diseases inherited through the gene and it affects the haemoglobin in the red blood cell. This study investigated the aqueous methanol root bark extract...
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Medicinal plants are plants that have a recognized medical use. They range from those used in the production of mainstream pharmaceutical products to plants used in herbal medicine...
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This study was carried out to evaluate the renal protective effect of a combined ethanol extract of Andrographispaniculata, Mucunapruriens and Ficussur (AMFICUS) ofalloxan-induced diabetic...
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This study was carried out to evaluate the hepatoprotective effect of AMFICUS (Combined ethanol extract ofAndrographis paniculata, MucanapruriensandFicus sur) on alloxan-induced diabetic...
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This research project was aimed at evaluating the effect of Annonia imiricata leaf extract on hematological indices of male wistar rats treated with used motor engine oil (UMEO). This study...
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Dyslipidemia which includes not only quantitative but also qualitative abnormalities of lipoprotein plays a significant role in the proatherogenesis ofvascular complications in diseases....
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Hematological indices are usually used in the prognosis and possibly identification of onset of disease conditions. Medicinal plants have been used for the management of ailments but...
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This study was aimed to evaluate the intestinal and serum amylase activity of female Wistar rats administered with butanol extract of Vernonia amygdalina and high fat diet. Twenty...
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This study aimed at determining some kidney function indices in albino rats administered methanol leave extract of Dennetiia tripetala. Twenty healthy male albino rats weighing between...
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The liver is a vital organ in the body with a wide range of metabolic functions. It is very important for survival and cannot be compensated for in the absence of long term liver function....
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This study was designed to evaluate the different extraction yield and concentration of antioxidants in vemonia colorata using different extraction technique. Dry leafs of vemonia...
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This study evaluated the phytochemical composition of Vernonia amygdalina incorporated high-fat diet in Monosodium Glutamate treated animals and its effect on serum creatinine and urea in...
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Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a cyanogenic plant which is toxic when consumed without proper processing. Cassava contains the cyanogenic glycoside, linamarin which is hydrolyzed by...
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Garri is a stable food made from Cassava, and mostly consumed in Nigeria either soaked for drinking or prepared as “eba” This research work is aimed at determining the level of cyanide in...
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This study investigated the effect of ethanol leaf extract of Ficus Capensis on the lipid profile and haematological indices on Wistar albino rats. The extract was tested at 200mg/kg and...
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This study was carried out to determine the prevalence ofvitamin bl2 deficiency among pregnant women attending antenatal care in semi-urban and rural area of Ikwuano L.G.A.36 blood samples...