With the increasing prevalence of diabetes and the side effects associated with chemical medications, exploring non-pharmacological treatments is of significant interest. Vernonia amygdalina and Irvingia gabonensis are among the widely used medicinal herbs. This study compares th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2024/v7i2155
Screening for pharmacological compounds and antioxidants activity of Hedychium coronarium leaf sample was undertaking. Phytochemicals, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis and antioxidant activity of the leaf sample were evaluated using standard methods. The resu...
Ezekwe Ahamefula Sunday, Nwadike Constance Nnedimma, Wokocha Gift Peter & George Boma Orlando·Asian Journal of Biology·2021
This study evaluated the phytochemical screening, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis and antioxidant activity of Curcurbitapepo L. using its leaf sample with standard methods. The sample used for the study was procured from Imo State University school farm and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2021/v11i430151
Phytochemistry and antioxidant activity of Irvingiagabonensis (Bush mango) seed sample were evaluated. Dried milled seeds of I.gabonensis popularly known as “ogbono” passed through phytochemical screening, Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis and antioxidant stud...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v7i430181
This study investigates the phytochemical composition of the aqueous leaf extract of Anacardium occidentale (cashew tree) using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. The aqueous extraction yielded a crude leaf extract rich in bioactive compounds. Major compounds...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6335
Irvingia gabonensis, commonly known as African mango, has gained significant attention for its nutritional and medicinal properties. This study investigated the phytochemical profile and identified bioactive compounds present in the aqueous seed extract of I. gabonensis using Gas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6336
The identification of bioactive compounds in medicinal plants provides valuable insights into their therapeutic potential, especially for chronic diseases like diabetes. This study conducted a comprehensive Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis to characterize the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6333
As the global incidence of diabetes continues to rise, and with the limitations of existing therapeutic options, exploring alternative plant-based treatments becomes imperative. This study investigates the antidiabetic potential of the aqueous leaf extract of Anacardium occidenta...
This study examines the lipid-lowering and antioxidant effects of aqueous leaf extract of Anacardium occidentale in alloxan-induced diabetic albino rats. Diabetes mellitus was induced in male albino rats via intraperitoneal injection of alloxan monohydrate at a dose of 120 mg/kg...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i12418
Handcrafted coconut, soybean and corn oils were analyzed for quality and cholesterol composition using standard methods. The observed moisture composition of the oils exceeded the 0.2% threshold for maintenance of quality shelf life. Corn oil displayed the highest degree of unsat...
Serum electrolyte and red blood cell membrane potential of hypertensive patients in Owerri metropolis were investigated. A total of 50 volunteer subjects were used for the study. Thirty (30) of the volunteer subjects were hypertensive subjects and were used as test subjects; whi...
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