This study highlights the use of plants as an important component of the health care system in Nigeria. Parts of Harungana madagascariences, one of the medicinally important plants commonly found in Nigeria, was phytochemically and chromatographically evaluated in the present wor...
Type 2 diabetes is the most recorded form of diabetes. It accounts for about 80% to 90% of all recorded cases of diabetes mellitus. The use of plant medicine is a very common practice from ancient time and it is considered the safer and less expensive therapeutic strategy for man...
The present study was designed to evaluate the haematological effect and degree of in vivo antioxidant activity of powdered turmeric supplement using wistar rats as model. Fifteen male animals were randomly divided into 3 groups - Group A (Control) received 1ml of distilled water...
Objectives: Determine the volatile compounds present in flours obtained from regional fruits and correlate them with sensory descriptors. These legume flours present bioactive compounds that could enhance gluten-free foods by improving sensory and nutritional quality. Study Desig...
Paraquat has been referred to as a prominent suicide agent in a number of nations, not only because it is highly acutely poisonous, but also because it is readily available, relatively inexpensive, and has no known antidote. Vitamins E and C are well-known antioxidants that react...
Aims: To determine the effect of methanolic extract of Tapinanthus bangwensis on reproductive hormones and antioxidant enzymes in female Wistar rats. Study Design: Experimental Research. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Lagos State University, Lagos Nigeri...
Okonkwo Onyinye Blessing, Okafor Sunday N., Ahanonu Daniel Emeka, Ilochonwu Ann-Pearl Kelechi, Eze Ruphina Nkeiruka & J. N. Okonkwo Toochukwu·South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products·2022
Objective: Nypa fruticans Wrumb commonly known as mangrove palm thrives well in brackish water; and is an important medicinal plant. It was sampled, surface sterilised, sectioned into tiny chips and plated on sabrose dextrose agar (SDA) media seeded with antibiotics to isolate th...
Introduction: Diabetics Mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia and disturbance in protein and fat metabolism. This study was carried out to determine the binding affinity of some marine and plant-derived compounds earlier reported through molecular docking s...
Plant mediated synthesis of nanoparticles have been considered as green route and a reliable technique for the synthesis of nanoparticles due to its eco-friendly approach. This research evaluated the characterization and antioxidant potential of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synth...
Crackers are considered as healthy snacks as they have low level of salt, sugar, and moderate level of fat. This study aimed to develop healthy fiber-rich herbal crackers from whole wheat, finger millet, rice bran, and Gymnema sylvestre leaves. Crackers were made with four differ...