Nwogo Ajuka Obasi

Review of Edible Plants in Dumpsites: Risks of Heavy Metals Toxicity and Implications for Public Health

Nwogo Ajuka Obasi, Stella Eberechukwu Obasi, Getrude Obianuju Aloh & Sunday Oge Elom · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2017

Studies of dumpsites have revealed that the surrounding soils and water are contaminated with high threshold of heavy metals through anthropogenic inputs. In this review, the uptake and toxicity risks of these heavy metals by habitual edible plants at levels above threshold limit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2017/35741

Protective Effect of Methanol Stem Bark Extract of Cocos nucifera on Paracetamol-induced Hepatotoxicity in Adult Wistar Rats

Damilola Alex Omoboyowa, Nwogo Ajuka Obasi, Glory Otuchristian, Garba Jeremiah Danladi & Martin Umoh Okon · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Background: Cocos nucifera is a plant used widely in the African system of medicine for its diverse medicinal and nutritional properties. Its extracts have a vast pharmacological activity and are used as raw materials for medicine and other commodities. Each part of this plant ha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/21787