Aims: The exposition of drug-induced hepatotoxicity and nephron injury is highly uneven; some range from asymptomatic but elevated liver and kidney parameters to meteoric liver and kidney damage. The medicinal plants have been exploited for fighting toxicity, but their mechanisms...
Propolis, a resinous material produced by bees from plant exudates, has long been reported to be used in traditional herbal medicine and is widely consumed as a health aid and immune system booster. The colorectal cancer which is a world health emergency has renewed interest in p...
This study highlights the use of plants as an important component of the health care system in Nigeria. Parts of Harungana madagascariences, one of the medicinally important plants commonly found in Nigeria, was phytochemically and chromatographically evaluated in the present wor...
Type 2 diabetes is the most recorded form of diabetes. It accounts for about 80% to 90% of all recorded cases of diabetes mellitus. The use of plant medicine is a very common practice from ancient time and it is considered the safer and less expensive therapeutic strategy for man...
The present study was designed to evaluate the haematological effect and degree of in vivo antioxidant activity of powdered turmeric supplement using wistar rats as model. Fifteen male animals were randomly divided into 3 groups - Group A (Control) received 1ml of distilled water...
Objectives: Determine the volatile compounds present in flours obtained from regional fruits and correlate them with sensory descriptors. These legume flours present bioactive compounds that could enhance gluten-free foods by improving sensory and nutritional quality. Study Desig...
Paraquat has been referred to as a prominent suicide agent in a number of nations, not only because it is highly acutely poisonous, but also because it is readily available, relatively inexpensive, and has no known antidote. Vitamins E and C are well-known antioxidants that react...
Aims: To determine the effect of methanolic extract of Tapinanthus bangwensis on reproductive hormones and antioxidant enzymes in female Wistar rats. Study Design: Experimental Research. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Lagos State University, Lagos Nigeri...
Okonkwo Onyinye Blessing, Okafor Sunday N., Ahanonu Daniel Emeka, Ilochonwu Ann-Pearl Kelechi, Eze Ruphina Nkeiruka & J. N. Okonkwo Toochukwu·South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products·2022
Objective: Nypa fruticans Wrumb commonly known as mangrove palm thrives well in brackish water; and is an important medicinal plant. It was sampled, surface sterilised, sectioned into tiny chips and plated on sabrose dextrose agar (SDA) media seeded with antibiotics to isolate th...
Introduction: Diabetics Mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia and disturbance in protein and fat metabolism. This study was carried out to determine the binding affinity of some marine and plant-derived compounds earlier reported through molecular docking s...
Plant mediated synthesis of nanoparticles have been considered as green route and a reliable technique for the synthesis of nanoparticles due to its eco-friendly approach. This research evaluated the characterization and antioxidant potential of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synth...
Crackers are considered as healthy snacks as they have low level of salt, sugar, and moderate level of fat. This study aimed to develop healthy fiber-rich herbal crackers from whole wheat, finger millet, rice bran, and Gymnema sylvestre leaves. Crackers were made with four differ...
Annona senegalensis is one of the widely distributed plants used in folklore for the management of various ailments in Nigeria. The present study examined the phytochemical content and antimicrobial activity of the leaf nethanolic extract of this important plant. The phytochemica...
The effect of re-use of African breadfruit (Treculia africana) seed oil on the physicochemical and fatty acid profile of the oil was studied. Oil was extracted from Treculia Africana seeds and the oil was repeatedly used in frying sweet potatoes. The physi...
This research work aims to ascertain the composition and potency of the bioactive component of Volatile compounds derived from Aframomum melegueta stem extract through multi-phase solvent extraction Gas Chromatography /Mass spectrophotometric analysis and antimicrobial assay agai...