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Antioxidant assessment of characterised essential oils from Calophyllum inophyllum Linn using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl and hydrogen peroxide methods
Background: Oxidative stress is a multifactorial global health disorder that disrupts all levels of cell function. Therefore, therapeutic intervention using …
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Chemical composition, cytotoxicity and anti-mycobacterium activities of Clausena anisata essential oils
Background: Clausena anisata (Willd) Hook has demonstrated several medicinal properties against certain bacterial infections, including tuberculosis. However, scientific validation is …
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Antidiarrhoeal activity of fractions of aqueous extract of Mangifera indica L. leaves in castor oil-induced diarrhoeal female Wistar rats
Background: The aqueous extract of Mangifera indica leaves (AEMIL) has been substantiated for its antidiarrhoeal activity without information on the …
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Effect of lupeol from Vernonia glaberrima (Asteraceae) on pain and inflammation
Background: Steroids have been reported to possess analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities, and Vernonia glaberrima also possesses analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. …
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Anti-diarrhoeal activity of aqueous extract of Cochlospermum planchonii (Hook Fx. Planch) leaves in female Wistar rats
Background: The folkloric use of Cochlospermum planchonii is yet to be substantiated with scientific evidence. Aim: The aqueous extract of …
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Anti-snake venom and analgesic activities of extracts and betulinic and oleanolic acids isolated from Parinari curatellifolia
Background: Parinari curatellifolia is used in Nigeria by traditional medicine practitioners (TMPs) for the treatment of snakebite and other conditions. …
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Erratum: Phytochemical composition and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Pergularia daemia
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Acute and sub-acute toxicity of the crude extracts of the aerial parts of Daucus carota L. in laboratory rats
Background: Daucus carota L. belongs to the family Apiaceae and it is commonly known as carrot. The aerial part is …
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Colourimetric analysis of some powdered medicinal herbs from Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Background: The organoleptic evaluation of herbal drugs is as old as science, but the authentication of herbs on the basis …
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User frequency and microbial contaminants of traditional oral powdered herbal formulations in Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Background: Being natural, herbal products are often perceived as safe but studies have shown that they may not be free …
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Botanical characterisation, drug indications and sustainability status of traditional oral powdered herbal formulations in Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Background: The foremost requirements in quality control of a herbal drug are its identity and purity. In addition, information is …
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Comparative studies of essential oils of Clausena anisata (Hook) using solvent-free microwave extraction and hydrodistillation methods
Background: Essential oils have been used for medical purposes because of their medicinal properties and are sourced from natural products. …
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Phytochemical composition and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Pergularia daemia
Background: Pergularia daemia of the Asteraceae family has wide use in ethno-medicine. It is established to have pharmacologicall activity with …
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Phytochemical screening, antimicrobial and antioxidant studies of Lannea egregia Engl. and K. Krause (Anacardiaceae) stem bark
Background: A substantial number of drugs are being developed from plants for the treatment of various diseases. Lannea egregia (LE) …
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Evaluation of heavy metals in some selected medicinal plants growing within the University of Ibadan Campus
Background: Medicinal plants are a potent source of therapeutic molecules that heal various diseases in the world.Aim: The aim of …
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Polyphenolic constituents, antioxidant and hypoglycaemic potential of leaf extracts of Acalypha godseffiana from Eastern Nigeria: In vitro study
Background: Acalypha godseffiana is an important plant used as an ornamental and herbs; its leaves are used in the management …
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Cardioprotective effects and antioxidant status of Andrographis paniculata in isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction in rats
Background: Myocardial infarction has been regarded as one of the fastest killer diseases of modern-day man. Aim: The protective effect …
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In vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Prunus africana (Hook. f.) Kalkman (bark extracts) and Harrisonia abyssinica Oliv. extracts (bark extracts): A comparative study
Background: Plants are new sources of antibacterial agents, hence the need to determine and evaluate the antibacterial properties, antioxidant activity …
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Phytochemical and antimicrobial evaluation of selected medicinal plants in Meru community of Kenya
Background: Increased resistance against antimicrobial medication used to combat bacterial infection necessitates the need for alternative medication. Objective: This study …