Background: Vernonia amygdalina del. (Arecaceae) leaf, popularly known as ‘Bitter leaf’ is widely used as a leafy vegetable in soups and in folkloric medicine against many ailments including stomach discomfort. Aim: The current study aimed to assess the gastroprotective effect of...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2022/v19i2386
Background: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a category of chronic inflammatory intestinal disease of unknown origin. Some medicinal plants have been used as therapeutic targets for UC, however, there is a paucity of information on the use of Vernonia amygdalina leaves. Aim: The presen...
Background: Phoenix dactylifera L. in the Palmae family (Arecaceae) is commonly known as Date palm. Its fruit is popularly consumed as food and also used as a herbal remedy for fertility enhancing effects in males. Aim: The present study was designed to explore the effect of P. d...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i430339
Background: Cinnamomum cassia stem bark is used traditionally for the treatment of digestive disorders, diabetes and to alleviate symptoms of cold or flu. Aim: The present study evaluated biochemical and haematological changes in male albino rats after exposure to the stem bark e...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i630393
A. O. Onyemelukwe, P. U. Achukwu, N. C. Azubuike, S. I. Ogenyi, O. S. Onwukwe, O. F. Odo & C. O. Ogu·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2020
Aim: To investigate the effects of alcohol consumption on serum biochemistry and histomorphology of liver, kidneys and uterus of pregnant Albino Wistar rats. Study Design: An experimental study which lasted for six weeks was conducted in the Animal house of the Department of Phys...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i130175
O. S. Onwukwe, J. N. Ukwuani, A. O. Onyemelukwe, N. C. Azubuike, A. C. Onuba, O. C. Ogu, O. F. Odo & P. U. Achukwu·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2020
Aim: To evaluate the sub-acute toxicity profile of fractions of Vitex doniana using adult albino rats. Study Design: An experimental study that lasted for 28 days. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences and Animal House Unit, College of Medicine, U...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2020/v35i230192