Chinelo A. Ezeabara

Heavy Metal Contamination of Herbal Drugs: Implication for Human Health-A Review

Chinelo A. Ezeabara, Ogochukwu E. Okanume, Adaeze N. Emeka, C. U. Okeke & E. I. Mbaekwe · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Interest in the use of medicinal plants in treatment of diseases in Africa has increased tremendously over the past decade. Ingestion of contaminated medicinal plants and herbal medicinal products is regarded as potential source of heavy metal toxicity to both man and animals. He...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/11481

Determination of Tannin Content in Various Parts of Six Citrus Species

Chinelo A. Ezeabara, C. U. Okeke, Chinyere V. Ilodibia & Bibian O. Aziagba · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Tannin content of roots, stems, stem barks, leaves and peels of six species of Citrus was investigated. They include Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle (Lime), C. grandis Osbeck (Shaddock/Pummelo), C. limon (L.) Burm. f.(Lemon), C. paradisii Macf. (Grapefruit), C. reticulata...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/5832

Determination of Saponin Content of Various Parts of Six Citrus species

Chinelo A. Ezeabara, C. U. Okeke, Bibian O. Aziagba, Chinyere V. Ilodibia & Adaeze N. Emeka · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2013

Different parts of Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle (Lime), C. grandis Osbeck (Shaddock/Pummelo), C. limon (L.) Burm. f. (Lemon), C. paradisii Macf. (Grapefruit), C. reticulata Blanco (Mandarin/Tangerine) and C. sinensis (L.) Osbeck (Sweet orange) commonly cultivated in Sou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2014/5831