G. O. Mbaka

Effect of Raphia hookeri Seed Extract on Blood Glucose, Glycosylated Haemoglobin and Lipid Profile of Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats

G. O. Mbaka, S. O. Ogbonnia, K. J. Oyeniran & P. I. Awopetu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2012

Aim: To examine the effect of Raphia hookeri (RH) seed extract on blood glucose, glycosylated haemoglobin and lipid profile of alloxan induced diabetic rats. Materials and Methods: In the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), the animals received the extract (1 g/kg) or glibenclami...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2012/1468

Evaluation of Haematinic Activity and Subchronic Toxicity of Sphenocentrum jollyanum (Menispermaceae) Seed Oil

G. O. Mbaka & M. A. Owolabi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2011

Aim: The haematinic activity and subchronic toxicity of Sphenocentrum jollyanum (Menispermaceae) seed oil was evaluated and compared with the control. Materials and Methods: In acute toxicity study the animals tolerated up to 16 g/kg body weight (bw) of the extract in 2 % Tween 8...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2011/333

Evaluation of Histomorphological, Toxicological and Antimicrobial Activities of Ethanolic Extract of Calliandra portoricensis Root in Rodents

V. N. Enwuru, S. O. Ogbonnia, G. O. Mbaka, J. E. Emordi, D. A. Ota & P. Onyebuchi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2017

Objective: To evaluate histomorphological, toxicological and antimicrobial activities of ethanolic extract of Calliandra portoricensis root in rodents. Introduction: C. portoricensis is usually administered for a lengthy period in treating diseases like dysmenorrheal, rheumatism...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JPRI/2017/34701