Introduction: Ageratum conyzoides L. (Family Asteraceae) is an annual herb with a long history of traditional medicinal use in the tropical and sub-tropical region of the world. The present study was designed to screen out the major groups of phytochemicals found in the aerial pa...
This study sought to investigate into the crude extract of the leaves of Datura discolor Bernh. with a view to validate the chemical constituents of the leaves. Extraction was achieved via maceration using methanol and solvent was removed after filtration by evaporation to drynes...
Seaweeds are indeed fascinating and diverse organisms found in coastal areas around the world. They play a significant role in marine ecosystems and have various uses for both humans and other marine life. They are categorized into three main groups based on coloration: red, gree...
The pharmacological properties of herbal medicinal products have been attributed to different phytocompounds present in plants. Phytocompounds have constituted an alternative source of antimicrobial agents. This study was designed to investigate the bioactive constituents of two...
Salvia rosmarinus, previously known as Rosmarinus officinalis, has intense pleasant smell reminiscent of pine wood. S. rosmarinus has been widely used in traditional medicines and has long been known as the herb of remembrance. However, few studies have investigated the effects o...
Gossypium hirsutum is an important plant with therapeutic properties; hence this study seeks to screen the leaf extract for its chemical composition and antioxidant activities in order to find possible natural sources of novel phytochemicals in pharmaceutical formulations. The qu...
This study investigates the multifaceted bioactivities of protein-bound and protein-free polysaccharides extracted from Pleurotus ostreatus (PO). Firstly, distinct differences in the ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectra between protein-bound polysaccharides (PbPOP) and protein-fr...
Phytochemicals are responsible constituents for the therapeutic potential in medicinal plants. In this study, Aegle marmelos leaf powder was extracted through cold percolation and fractionation process. Analysis of the leaf chloroform extract through phytochemical screening confi...
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) affects 536.6 million people globally, with an estimated 12.2% growth by 2045. DM management is extremely expensive, hence alternative treatments combining the use of therapeutic plant foods are being investigated. Because Colocasia esculenta “c...
From the ancient period, nature has always blessed human beings with a variety of medicinal plants having no or less side effects. Catharanthus roseus (Apocyanceae) is a well-known ayurvedic herb that can be found in vast quantities all around the world. The common name for C. ro...
Godwin Ndarake Enin, Basil Nse Ita, Blessing Jumbo, Mfoniso Udofot James, Sarah Etim Joseph, Bassey Sunday Antia, Paul Sunday Thomas & Jude Efiom Okokon·South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products·2024
Telfairia occidentalis (TO) Hook is a widely consumed vegetable in Nigeria. This study investigated the antioxidant and antidiabetic activities of stem ethanol extract (ETTO) and fractions (hexane, HTO; dichloromethane, DTO; ethylacetate, ETO; methanol, MTO and aqueous, Aq.TO) fr...
The germicidal effect of bitter bark tree was the focus of the study. The study aimed at determining the inhibitory effect of the plant bark extract in reducing the microbial load in water, and to evaluate its suitability as natural alternative to chlorination, ozonation, UV trea...
The demands of both individuals and their communities in terms of health care have been greatly impacted by medicinal plants. In developing nations, the use of herbal remedies derived from medicinal plants is a common practice. Since ancient times, people have recognized the ther...
Conventional medicines existed from prehistoric eras. It is estimated by “World Health Organization (WHO) to be in use by up to 80% of the population in most of the developing countries mostly based on plants and plant materials.” These are very easy to select applicable dose of...
The chemical composition of the fruit Spondias cytherea using GC-MS analysis showed the presence of the following compounds in their various portions; 2,2-dichloro acetate nonyl (3.13%), n-hexadecan-1-ol (4.43%), 6-octadecanoic acid (15.93%), n-octaddecanoic (10.44%), L-(+)- asco...