Background: Fruits are significant for human nutrition, even though they supply essential elements that the body needs to function correctly. Inadequate micronutrient intake and resulting micronutrient deficiencies are among the biggest threats to global public health. Aim: The s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2026/v18i6543
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects of insulin secretion and/or increased cellular resistance to insulin. Abrusprecatoriushas been used for the treatment of various ailments including diabetes...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v13i230221
Ebele Lauretta Iloanya, Okwesili Fred Chiletugo Nwodo, Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Ogochukwu Prince Alaebo, Nnanyelugo Benneth Enemchukwu, Okwuchukwu Bibian Aziagba & Ifeanyi Sunday Okpani·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2021
Introduction: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of fraction 2 (F2) of methanol extract of the seeds of Abrus precatorius on malondialdehyde and antioxidant level of alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar albino rats. Materials and Methods: The methanol extract of the seeds...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2021/v24i130195
Gastric ulcers remain a clinically relevant gastrointestinal disorder, and some conventional anti-ulcer therapies are associated with undesirable side effects. Traditional medical practice has suggested that Chromolaena odorata may possess anti-ulcer, anti-haemorrhagic and wound-...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i41132
Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Ebele Lauretta Iloanya, Chiamaka Vivian Okochi, Ngozichukwu Immaculata Achara, Benneth Nnanyelugo Enemchukwu, Chidinma Felicia Ezennaya & Shedrack Chinedu Ogunwa·Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology·2025
Diarrhea is a common gastrointestinal disorder that is one of the causes of morbidity and mortality in both children and adults. Ocimum gratissimum has been used in traditional medicine as a household remedy for various diseases, including diabetes, biliary diseases, cough, wound...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i8481
Aim: Anemia is a common health challenge caused by a decrease in hemoglobin concentration, packed cell volume and red blood cells. Some medicinal plants have antianaemic properties and can be used as a remedy to treat anemia. This study investigates the anti-anemic properties of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i41017
Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Chiamaka Vivian Okochi, Ngozichukwuka Immaculata Achara, Benneth Nnanyelugo Enemchukwu, Ebele Lauretta Iloanya, Chidinma Felicia Ezennaya, Shedrack Chinedu Ogunwa, Nma Helen Ifedilichukwu, Sunday Ifeanyi Okpani, Vivian Onyinyechi Offor & Chiamaka Maryann Nwarienne·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2025
Introduction: Diarrhoea is characterized by frequent watery or loose stools mainly due to microorganisms, toxins, diets and allergies leading to dehydration and high mortality rate especially among children below five years. There is no scientific evidence to support the traditio...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103094