D. Felix

Phytochemical Composition and Hepatoprotective Potential of Ethanolic Root Extract of Jatropha curcas in Acetaminophen-Induced Toxicity in Albino Wistar Rats

D. Felix, C. U. Ogunka-Nnoka & E. O. Wellington · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2022

This study evaluated the phytochemical composition and hepatoprotective potential of ethanolic root extract of Jatropha curcas in acetaminophen-induced toxicity in wistar albino rats. The phytochemical screening and composition were determined using gas chromatography. Thirty alb...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i530304

Proximate, Mineral, Vitamin and Amino Acid Analysis of Leonurus cardiaca

E. O. Wellington, E. N. Onyeike, D. E. Peters, D. Felix & M. B. Otobo · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2022

This study evaluated the proximate, mineral, vitamin and amino acid profile of the aerial parts of Leonurus cardiaca. The moisture content was evaluated through evaporation to dryness at 105°C in an oven to attain an unchanged weight. The ash, fibre, carbohydrate, and crude fat c...

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Acute, Sub-acute and Chronic Toxicity Evaluation of Aqueous Extract of the Aerial Parts of Leonurus cardiaca in Normal Non-pregnant Female Wistar Albino Rats per OECD 425 TG

E. O. Wellington, E. N. Onyeike, D. E. Peters, M. B. Otobo, D. Felix & S. J. Ogbomade · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2022

This study graded the acute, sub-acute, and chronic toxicity of aqueous extract of the aerial parts of Leonurus cardiaca in non-pregnant female wistar rats. Fifty wistar albino rats weighing between 180 and 200g were used for this study. The rats were grouped into 10 groups of fi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i6580