A. O. Obembe

The Hypolipidemic Effect of Aqueous Extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa on Paracetamol-induced Hepatotoxicity in Albino Wistar Rats

E. B. Umoren, J. F. Ekpenyong, O. E. Oyama & A. O. Obembe · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aim of the Study: This study was undertaken to ascertain if Hibiscus sabdariffa extract can affect the lipid profile (Total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high density lipoprotein (HDL), very low density lipoprotein (VLDL), and low density lipoprotein (LDL)) levels in a pa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i730254

The Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Cannabis sativa Leaves from Nigeria on the Antioxidants Markers in Albino Wistar Rats

E. B. Umoren, I. Wopara, O. G. Adebayo, U. A. Ezike & A. O. Obembe · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2020

Background: Cannabis sativa is an annual herbaceous plant in the Cannabis genus. The cannabis plant is widely regarded as a potent psychoactive, medicinal plant. Reportedly used for recreation and as intoxicant. The medical uses of the plant include effective control and manageme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2020/v29i930225

Hibiscus sabdariffa Aqueous Leaf Extract Reverses Hematological Alterations in Phenylhydrazine Anemic Wistar Rats

E. B. Umoren, T. A. Kolawole, I. Wopara, O. G. Adebayo, B. Ben-Azu, J. I. Uzokwe & A. O. Obembe · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2020

Background: The extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa commonly known as Sobo is widely consumed for its nutritional and health benefits. This study investigated the effect of aqueous leaf extract of  H. sabdariffa on anemic condition caused by phenylhydrazine in rats. Materials and Meth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2020/v29i430183