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Fokunang Charles Ntungwen

Publications (9)

Phytochemical Screening of Ageratum conyzoides L. (Asteraceae) Aerial Parts

Ngo Biyiha Marilyn Orlane Ara, Estella Tembe Fokunang, Tabi Yves Omgba, Njinkio Nono Borgia Legrand & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen · South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products · 2024

Introduction: Ageratum conyzoides L. (Family Asteraceae) is an annual herb with a long history of traditional medicinal use in the tropical and sub-tropical region of the world. The present study was designed to screen out the major groups of phytochemicals found in the aerial pa...

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Evaluation of the Antibacterial Properties of the Hydro-Ethanolic Leaf and Stembark of Psidium guajava (Myrtaceae) on Cariogenic and Periodontopathic Bacteria

Fowedlung Ngufor Agafina, Ashu Michael Agbor, Fotsing Kwetche Pierre René, Tembe Fokunang Estella, Pilipili Charles & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2021

Background: Caries and periodontal diseases are major public health problems. Due to increase in bacterial resistance to antibiotics, there is a need to promote the known potential of plants and search for new anti-infectious substances as therapeutic alternatives to antibiotics....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2021/v32i830409

Evaluation of the Systemic Serum Exposure and Acute Toxicity of the Aqueous Extract of Curcuma longa (Zingiberaceae) Rhizomes in Wistar Rats

Ameaka Fatima Nkempu, Tembe Estella Fokunang, Bayaga Herve Narcisse, Eustace Bonghan Berinyuy, Tabi Yves Omgba, Njinkio Borgia Nono, Ngameni Bathelemy & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: Liver toxicity has become a public health concern as more people globally get exposed to xenobiotics with the potential to cause liver damage and consequent liver cirrhosis. The increase in liver toxicant abuse has necessitated the exploration of xenobiotic exposure...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i38B32120

An Overview of Herbal Traditional Eye Care Practices and the Development of Eye Health Promotion Strategies in Cameroon

Waindim Dorcas, Epee Emilliene, Tembe Fokunang Estella, E. A. Nshadze Joseph, Naidoo Kovin, Jyotikumarie Jaggernath, Waindim Timothy, Ngo Valery Ngo, Abena Obama Marie Therese & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2019

Herbal plants have played an important  role traditional medicine therapy of multiple human illnesses since the existence of man  in many parts of the globe .The most common eye diseases include conjunctivitis, cataract, glaucoma, eye allergies, eye inflammation. The problem of a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2019/v20i430118

Pytochemical Characterization, Evaluation of the Anti-diabetic Activity and Acute Toxicity of Azadirachta indica (Meliaceae) Seed Oil in Wistar Rat Models

Bezejea Nkeng-Asong, Tembe Estella Fokunang, Njinkio Nono Borgia, Mbong Grace, Ngameni Bathelemy, Tabi Omgba Yves, Ngudjoe Ervrard Marcel, Ndikum Valentine Nchafor, Ngadjui Bonaventure Tchaleu & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen · Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2019

Aim: Azadirachta indica A. Juss commonly called ‘Indian Lilac’ or ‘Margosa’ is used in the South West region of Cameroon to treat malaria, typhoid, intestinal worms and diabetes, and as mosquito repellent. Diabetes, a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v6i430109

Formulation Optimization of an Improved Traditional Medicine from the Stem Bark Extract of Mangifera indica L. using Design of Experiments (DOE) Strategy

Tembe Estella Fokunang, Ekwoge Hilda Tonge, Bayaga Herve, Tchadji Vanessa, Njinkio Nono Borgia, Nene Ahidjo, Mogue Ingrid, Tabi Yves Omgba, Zintchem Roger, Nnanga Nga Emmanuel, Ngameni Bathelemy & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Introduction: Improved Traditional Medicines (ITMs), a recent concept by the World Health Organization (WHO) was introduced to promote the rational use of herbal medicine for primary health care in developing countries. The ITM by WHO andAIPO have categorized into 4 categories wi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i330331

The Advances of Plant Product Meat Alternatives as a Healthier and Environmentally Friendly Option for Animal Meat Protein Consumption

Dobgima John Fonmboh, Ejoh Richard Aba, Tita Magarete Awah, Tembe Estella Fokunang, Ngwasiri Pride Ndasi, Noumo Thierry Ngangmou, Bengyella Louis Tita, Njinkio Borgia Nono, Edrice Ajabi Eselle Samelle, Benyella Lovet Fokunang, Kaba Christian Nubia & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2021

High protein from meat consumption has been associated recently to environmental depletion and health related issues despite the important contribution of meat and meat products in diet and growth development. This has motivated debates on a drastic shift from excessive meat cons...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2020/v6i430087

An Overview of Methods of Extraction, Isolation and Characterization of Natural Medicinal Plant Products in Improved Traditional Medicine Research

Dobgima John Fonmboh, Ejoh Richard Abah, Tembe Estella Fokunang, Bayaga Herve, Gerald Ngo Teke, Ngono Mballa Rose, Njinkio Nono Borgia, Lovet Benyella Fokunang, Banin Nyuyki Andrew, Nubia Kaba, Ngameni Bathelemy & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen · Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2020

Herbal plants are very important in traditional community use and enrich our plant biodiversity and conservation. Natural products are vital substances of traditional knowledge systems in complementary and alternative medicine, nutraceutical, food supplements, and pharmaceutical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrimps/2020/v9i230152

Phytochemical Screening and Antiulcer Activity, of Ficus thonningii (Moraceae) Aqueous Fruits Extract in Wistar Rats

Uji Pius Uku, Tembe Estella Fokunang, Mbong Grace, Njinkio Nono Borgia, Ingrid Mogue, Ngameni Bathelemy, Ndikum Valentine Nchafor, John Dobgima Fonmboh, Andrew Banin Nyuki, Tabi Omgba Yves, Nguidjoe Ervrard Marcel, Ngadjui Bonaventure Tchaleu & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen · Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2020

Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that about 80% of the world’s population rely mostly on traditional medicine. Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) which results from an imbalance between stomach acid-pepsin and mucosal defense barriers is a chronic disease a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrimps/2020/v9i130145