In modern science of medicinal chemistry, the heterocyclic compounds are playing vital roles in biological activities. Thiazolidine-2,4- Dione are the heterocyclic compounds which were widely used for designing novel drugs which can treat – inflammations, diabetes, seizures and c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i81280
In nutraceutics, a wide range of nutritious foods are being explored for their pharmacological benefits. Pepper and tomato fruits are packed with health-promoting substances and can be processed into sauce, soups, paste, and other delicacies. Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is an env...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i4780
Muhsinat Bisola Lawal, Luqman Adepoju Hassan, Foluso Olamide Ojo, Emmanuela Kehinde Adetoro, Rasheed Tunde Lawal, Olamide Samuel Olayemi, Oluwabukola Margaret Oladele & Oluseyi Yemi Aderibigbe·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: The flowering plant ginger, scientifically known as Zingiber officinale offers numerous health benefits, including immune support. Its bioactive compounds such as shogaols and gingerols, contribute to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Objective: To acc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i21175
The current study was set out to look into the anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, cytotoxic, thrombolytic and membrane stabilizing activities of the methanolic extract from the leaf of Camellia chrysantha (Hu) Tuyama (MECCL). Primary evaluation of MECCL was performed via phytochemic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i71043
Two varieties of Cocoyam Colocasia esculenta (L) Schott (Taro) and Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L) Schott (Tannia) are experiencing renewed interest not only in Africa but also in the rest of the world. They are considered to be cheaper sources of carbohydrates than cereals or other...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i1130380
B. A. Akinpelu, A. Godwin, T. Gbadegesin, N. Ajakaye, S. E. Omotosho, S. O. Azeez, M. Oziegbe & O. O. Oyedapo·Asian Food Science Journal·2019
Aim: To investigate the anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and genotoxicity activities of Crassocephalum crepidioides leaf. Study Design: Comparative investigations of the medicinal value and toxicity profile of cold water (CW) and hot water (HW) extracts of C. crepidioides leaf. Pl...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2019/v9i130000
Baphia nitida Lodd. (Family Leguminosae-Papilionoideae) is a tropical plant used in African folkloric medicine for the treatment of infections and inflammatory conditions. This study therefore seeks to investigate the biological activities including antimicrobial, antioxidant and...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/22459
Mangiferin is a 1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxyxanthone-C2-β-D-glucoside that has been reported to occur naturally in several genera. It exhibits a wide array of biological activities and also in several cases is responsible for the traditional use of its natural sources. It has been shown...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/12669
In recent years, the use of natural products and holistic or alternative medicine has gained popularity among the public, due to the potential side effects and safety concerns of conventional allopathic formulations. Natural products have been used since ancient times in folk med...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/6111
Caesalpinia benthamiana (Baill.) Herend. and Zarucchi (synonym. Mezoneuron benthamianum Baill.) belongs to the family Fabaceae, it is a climbing or a straggling shrub and is well known in some West African countries for its medicinal properties where it is used to cure general ma...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2014/5560