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Edna O. Nwachuku

Publications (9)

Assessment of Antioxidant Effects of Aqueous, Ethanolic and Methanolic Extracts of Morus mesozygia Linn. Stapf., Leaves in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

Marcella Tari Joshua, Edna O. Nwachuku, N. Boisa & Nsirim Nduka · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aim: The aim of this study was therefore to assess the antioxidant effects of aqueous, ethanolic and methanolic extracts of Morus mesozygia Linn. Stapf., Leaves in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats. Study Design:  The study is an experimental case-controlled study. Place and D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v10i330165

Anti-arthritic Activity of a Herbal Formulation (Jointeez) in Albino Wistar Rats

Kemzi N. Elechi-Amadi, Edna O. Nwachuku, Davies G. Tamuno-Emine, Nsirim Nduka, Ojoye N. Briggs & Raphael Teme · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2019

Aim: This study evaluated the anti-arthritic activity of a herbal formulation used in the management of rheumatoid arthritis in Nigeria. Design: Thirty-five (35) albino wistar rats were used. They were divided into seven groups of seven rats each, with Group A serving as negative...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2019/v7i430109

Assessment of Carcinogenic and Non-Carcinogenic Health Risk of Some Marketed Herbal Oils in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Imomoemi N. Thompson, Eberien-Agana S. Bartimeaus, Edna O. Nwachuku, Holy Brown & Eni-Yimini S. Agoro · International Research Journal of Oncology · 2021

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the heavy metals, carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risk of three marketed herbal oils in Port Harcourt. Study Design: A cross-sectional observational study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out at Anal Concept Li...

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Evaluation of Anti-diabetic, Hepatoprotective and Antilipidemic Potentials of Syzygium aromaticum (Clove) on Albino Rats

Joshua F. Sammy, Davies G. Tamuno- Emine & Edna O. Nwachuku · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-diabetic, hepatorenoprotective and antilipidemic potentials of Syzygium aromaticum (clove) in albino rats. Study Design: This study is a non-randomized experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medical Labo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v11i130178

Effect of Palm Kernel Oil on Plasma Sodium, Potassium and Chloride in Wistar Rats Induced with Febrile Seizures

Ngozi Brisibe, Ibioku Elekima, Holy Brown & Edna O. Nwachuku · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Fever plays an important role in causing disturbances in fluid and electrolyte balance. Hyponatraemia has been thought to enhance susceptibility to seizures associated with febrile illnesses in childhood. Severe hyponatraemia and a non-significant increase in potassiu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i101437

Effects of Metformin in Combination with a Herbal Capsule (Glucoblock) on Insulin Resistance and Oxidative Stress Index in Type 2 Diabetic Rats

Ojoye N. Briggs, Kemzi N. Elechi-Amadi, Justice C. Ohaka, Edna O. Nwachuku & Bartimaeus S. Ebirien-agana · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Aim: This study evaluated the effects of metformin in combination with a herbal capsule (glucoblock) on insulin resistance and oxidative stress index in type 2 diabetic rats. Methodology: A total of 35 male Wistar albino rats weighing between 120-220 g were used for this study. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v14i330246

Toxicological Evaluation and Anti-inflammatory Effects of the Anti-arthritic Herbal Formulations, Jointeez and Arthropower in Albino Wistar Rats

Kemzi N. Elechi-Amadi, Holy Brown, Ojoye N. Briggs, Edna O. Nwachuku & Boma H. Opusunju · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2020

Aim: This study investigated the toxicological and anti-inflammatory effects of some anti-arthritic herbal formulations. Methodology: Forty-nine (49) female albino wistar rats grouped into seven groups of seven rats per group, were used for this study. Group A was the negative co...

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Assessment of Serum Anti-mullerian Hormone Level, Antral Follicle Count and Age as Indicators of Ovarian Reserve Response in Women Diagnosed with Infertility in Abia State, South Eastern Nigeria

Ebirien-Agana S. Bartimaeus, Chukwuma E. J. Obi, Felix O. Igwe & Edna O. Nwachuku · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Aim: This study aimed at assessing serum anti-mullerian hormone level, antral follicle count and age as indicators of ovarian reserve response in women diagnosed with infertilility. Methodology: Subjects comprised of 200 females: 150 subjects and 50 controls, aged < 20  and up...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i1230338

Amelioration of Extra-articular Effects Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis Using Anti-arthritic Herbal Formulations

Kemzi N. Elechi-Amadi, Ojoye N. Briggs, Boma H. Opusunju, Ebirien-Agana S. Bartimaeus & Edna O. Nwachuku · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2020

Aim: This study investigated the ability of some herbal formulations to ameliorate extra-articular effects of some herbal formulations used in the management of rheumatoid arthritis in Nigeria. Methodology: Forty-nine (49) female albino Wistar rats were used for this study. They...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i230137