Nsima A. Andy

Pharmacognostic and Taxonomic Studies of Leaf and Stem of Launaea taraxacifolia (Willd) Amin Ex C. Jeffrey (Compositae)

Romanus A. Umoh, Imoh I. Johnny, Nsima A. Andy, Anwanabasi E. Udoh, Inyang J. Udoh, Otobong E. Umanah & Winnie E. Emeh · Asian Journal of Biology · 2022

Launaea taraxacifolia from the family Compositae is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, hypertention, cancer, malaria, bacterial infections and arthritis. The aim of this study was to evaluate  pharmacognostic and taxonomic parameters such as microscopy, micromeritics, ch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i130228

Pharmacognostic Characterization of Cola millenii K. Schum. (Malvaceae)

Imoh I. Johnny, Uwemedimo F. Umoh, Romanus A. Umoh, Mfon F. Alozie, Aniefiok S. Udobre, Arnold C. Igboasoiyi, Margaret E. Bassey, Nsima A. Andy, Inyang J. Udo & Omodot T. Umoh · Asian Journal of Biology · 2022

Background: Cola millenii K. Schum. is a member of Cola which is lesser-known in the family Malvaceae. The leaf is used in the treatment of ringworm, scabies, gonorrhoea, diarrhoea, cough and ophthalmia by the locals. Aim: The study determines various taxonomic, pharmacognostic a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2022/v14i130202