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Ajakpofo, F. O.

Publications (4)

Evaluation of Nutritional Composition of Ocimum gratissimum Leaf Extract

Moneme, E. C., Nwaka, A. C., Ajakpofo, F. O., Anyanwu, R. O. & Onuegbu, M. E · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2024

Vegetables are known to be vital sources of nutritive foods. This study evaluates the nutritional composition of Ocimum gratissimum leaf extract vis-a-vis proximate, minerals and vitamins analyses. Fresh leaves of O. gratissimum were purchased from a local market in Awka North Lo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2024/v33i6923

Comparative Analysis of Vitamins and Minerals in Important Fruits and Vegetables as Affected by Petroleum Hydrocarbons

Onuegbu, M. E., Ifemeje, J. C., ANYANWU, R.O., Ajakpofo, F. O., OKAFOR, O.C. & ONUORAH, J. O. · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

Fruits form a major part of the human diet as they have been known to contain health-promoting nutrients that could improve general well-being. However, their exposure to contaminants, especially petroleum hydrocarbons, could limit these nutritional contents. This study aimed to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i91831

In vitro Antioxidant Activity and Free Radical Scavenging Abilities of Ocimum gratissimum Leaf Extract

Moneme, E. C., Onochie, A. U., Onuegbu, M. E., Anyanwu, R. O., Ajakpofo, F. O. & Oladejo, A. A. · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2025

In recent years, researchers have intensified the search for effective, non-toxic, natural edible plants with free radical scavenging activity whose effects are cushioned by antioxidant molecules. This study evaluated the in vitro antioxidant activity and free radical scavenging...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2025/v27i3758

Histopathological and Anti-hemorrhoid Effect of the Leaf Extract of Ocimum gratissimum in Croton Oil-induced Hemorrhoid

Moneme, E. C., Nwaka, A. C., Oladejo, A.A., Anyanwu, R. O., Onuegbu, M. E & Ajakpofo, F. O. · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2024

The use of medicinal plants in the treatment of various diseases dates back into centuries. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower rectum or anus, ranging from being acute to a complicated state; and affecting several millions of people worldwide. This study evaluates the his...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i12592