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Okoduwa J. Omoabhiena

Publications (4)

Anti Epileptogenic Potential of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Pygeum africanum in Mice

O. K. Wakeel, Okoduwa J. Omoabhiena, D. O. Wakeel, Akeem A. Ayankunle, Timothy O. Kolawole, Oluwasewa O. Ademola & Samuel A. Ademola · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

Several current pharmaceuticals are derived from medicinal plants, either in pure or semisynthetic forms. Drug discovery via natural product research has long been fruitful. Traditionally, Pygeum africanum (PA) is used to treat various ailments in Africa. This study explores the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i8691

Pharmacological Investigation of Withania somnifera: A Neuropharmacological Study in Rats

Akeem A. Ayankunle, Olayemi. K. Wakeel, Oyetunji T. Kolawole & Okoduwa J. Omoabhiena · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2025

Withania somnifera, commonly known as Ashwagandha, is a globally utilized herbal remedy for the treatment of various neuropsychiatric disorders. Its reputation as an adaptogen has led to a surge in global usage. The growing popularity of this plant has prompted its increased scie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51044

Phytochemical Analysis of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Nymphaea lotus and the Possible Mechanism of Its Anti-inflammatory Activity Using Rats

Olayemi K. Wakeel, Olajide S. Annafi, Susan T. Okojie & Okoduwa J. Omoabhiena · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism triggered by harmful stimuli, including tissue damage and pathogenic infections. Nymphaea lotus, a medicinal plant indigenous to tropical Africa and belonging to the Nymphaeaceae family, has been traditionally employed in African folk m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i9703

Evaluation of Antiparkinsonian Activity of Methanol Leaves Extract of Mucuna pruriens in Haloperidol-induced Parkinson’s Disease

Olayemi K. Wakeel, Damola O. Komolafe, Olusewa O. Ademola, Samuel A. Ademola & Okoduwa J. Omoabhiena · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Background: Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative condition. It is characterized by the destruction of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of the striatum, resulting in a decrease in dopamine (DA) levels. Mucuna pruriens, commonly known as velve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2310