H. C. C. Maduka

Phytochemical Studies, Antioxidant Properties and Development of Dye Indicator from Aspilia africana Leaves

H. C. C. Maduka, C. E. Ugwu, A. N. Okpogba, P. N. Ogueche, C. C. Dike, C. O. Okonkwo & C. C. Ihem-Avoaja · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2018

Background: Synthetic indicators are reported to be costly and could be toxic to both the user and the environment. This has necessitated the need for an alternative from natural sources. This study aimed to extract and apply natural dye as an indicator in acid-base titration and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2018/42711

Phytochemical Analysis and Antioxidant Properties of the Ethanolic Extract from Tetracarpidium conophorum (African Walnut) and Pterocarpus soyauxii (oha) Leaf

H. C. C. Maduka, C. E. Ugwu, A. N. Okpogba, P. N. Ogueche, C. C. Dike, C. O. Okonkwo & A. C. Nwanyanwu · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2018

The study investigated the phytochemical and antioxidant vitamins constituents of the leaves of Pterocarpus soyansii (oha) and the nuts of Tertracarpidium conophorum (African Walnut). The phytochemicals and antioxidant vitamins were determined on the ethanolic extracts using stan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2018/42439

In vitro Free Radical Scavenging and Antioxidant Activities of Aqueous Extracts of Crateva adansonii (Three-leaf Plant)

H. C. C. Maduka, C. E. Ugwu, C. C. Dike, A. N. Okpogba, P. N. Ogueche, M. S. Ali, S. S. Bakare & J. Tino · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2018

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Crateva adansonii popularly known as Three-Leaf plant is used in some South Eastern part of Nigeria by traditional medicine practitioners to treat certain diseases such as infertility and infection. Aim: This research work aimed at investigating th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2017/38321

Phytochemical Screening, Spectrophotometric Determination of Total Carotenoids, Chlorophyll a and b Components of Crateva adansonii (Three-leaf Plant)

H. C. C. Maduka, A. A. Maduka, C. U. Aguoru, B. K. Myke-Mbata, J. O. Ikwue, A. N. Okpogba, C. E. Ugwu, C. C. Dike, P. N. Ogueche, D. O. Ochalefu, Nath Ufaryna, J. Yakubu & E. Shatar · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2017

Aims: To screen Crateva adansonii phytochemically for phytosterol, phenol, proteins, amino acids, and to determine the pigment levels in Crateva adansonii using various types of solvents. Study Design: This study was designed to determne the pigment levels in the extracts of diff...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2017/30052

Phytochemical and Elemental Analysis of Sida corymbosa (Broom Weed or Wire Weed) Leaf and Root Extracts

C. C. Dike, F. C. Ezeonu, H. C. C. Maduka & E. N. Ezeokafor · Chemical Science International Journal · 2018

Aim: To investigate if Sida corymbosa leaf and root ethanolic extracts have some medicinal values and whether they can be used as a supplement to some mineral elements. Study Design: This work was designed to identify the presence of some phytochemicals and mineral elements in le...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CSJI/2018/44987