Variation in body weight, lipid profile and selected reproduction hormones in rats given Psidium guajava leaf samples from crude oil polluted and non-crude oil polluted areas was evaluated. Thirty-six albino rats of Wistar strain weighing between 90-120 g were divided into three...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2019/v8i330064
Variation in leaf (heavy metal) constituents and biochemical indices of rats given leaf samples of Psidium guajava from two different areas were evaluated. Results obtained for heavy metal constituents the leaf samples showed the presence of mercury (0.14±0.01 mg/100 g), lead (2....
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2019/v7i330177
Comparative study on effect of Chrysophyllum albidum medicinal plant from crude oil polluted and non-crude oil polluted areas on selected biochemical parameters in rats was evaluated. Leaves of C. albidium were collected from a botanical garden (non-crude oil polluted site) and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2019/v5i430096
Aim: The study is aimed at investigating the antinutritive effects of aqueous root extract of Moringa oleifera on haematological indices following sub-chronic consumption of alcohol in Wistar rats. Methods and Materials: Thirty (30) experimental rats weighing 100-120 g were rando...
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Research Article10.9734/ibrr/2019/v9i430104
Aims: To Determine the proximate composition and phytochemicals constituents of Corchorus olitorious leaves harvested in ugep, Cross River State. The leaves were purchased locally. Methodology: The leaves were washed to remove sand and other particles like pieces of wood which ma...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2019/v27i330172
Eteng O. E., Grace Ekpo, Joe Enobong, Iwara Arikpo, Saviour Ufot, Kenyoh Abam, Archibong Nsa, Victor Ekam & Eyong Ubana·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2019
Introduction: Moringa oleifera root is the most underutilized part of the plant and it is rich in many phytochemicals. Aim of the Study: This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of Standardized and characterized aqueous root extract of Moringa oleifera following the adm...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2019/v33i630139
The study was carried out to investigate the anti-diabetic effects of two medicinal plants Cataranthus roseus (C.R) and Nauclea latifolium (N.L) on some biochemical indices of streptozotocin induced diabetic albino wistar rats. Methods: Ethanolic leaf extracts of C.R. and N.L. we...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2019/v29i330240