E. C. Orji

Screening of Carica papaya Seeds for Pharmacologically Bioactive and Nutritionally Beneficial Substances for Optimization of Its Nutraceutical Potential

V. H. A. Enemor, O. F. Nworji, U. C. Ogbodo, O. R. Ngwu, E. C. Orji & I. O. Ohagim · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2020

Papaya seeds, though rarely eaten, are used in folk medicine around the world. This study analysed the seeds to evaluate their nutritional and phytochemical content using standard methods. Proximate analysis showed the seeds are a good source of carbohydrate (48.91% ± 0.69) and p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2020/v12i1130319

Chronic Toxicological Assessment of Aqueous Extract of a Combination of Nauclea latifolia Root and Acalypha torta Leaf on the Liver, Kidney and Heart of Wistar Rat

C. N. Ezekwesili, O. C. Ezeigwe, R. N. Asomugha, C. A. Ekwunife, C. C. Ekwealor, S. C. Adindu & E. C. Orji · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2023

Background: Nauclea latifolia and Acalypha torta are medicinal plants found in Nigeria with scientifically validated anti-diabetic properties. Although these herbal preparations are derived from natural sources, some of them may still possess the potential to cause some adverse r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2023/v14i1303