A. D. Essien

Hematological Changes Following Oral Administration of Aqueous Root Bark Extract of Salacia lehmbachii in Albino Rats

G. A. Essiet, A. D. Essien, L. P. Takem, G. C. Akuodor & F. V. Udoh · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2016

Objective: This study investigated the effects of oral administration of aqueous root bark extract of Salacia lehmbachii on some haematological indices in albino rats. Methodology: Twenty-four male rats weighing 180-200 g were randomly divided into four groups, labeled 1-4 and ea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IBRR/2016/26344

Evaluation of Antipyretic Potential of Pseudocedrela kotschyi Schweint. Harms (Meliaceae)

G. C. Akuodor, A. D. Essien, G. A. Essiet, Essien David-Oku, J. L. Akpan & F. V. Udoh · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2012

Pseudocedrela kotschyi is used in ethnomedicinal practice for the treatment of fever, pains and inflammation. The ethanol leaf extract of the plant was investigated for antipyretic potency in rats. Yeast and amphetamine induced hyperpyrexia were used to determine the antipyretic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2013/1097