Costus lucanusianus (ginger lily or monkey sugarcane) is a medicinal plant commonly used to treat various ailments in tropical Africa. The leaves, stem and sometimes the root have been exploited for this purpose. However, it is a common belief in the Niger Delta of Nigeria that t...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i330160
Aims: The anti-ulcer effects of methanol extract of Mangifera indica L stem bark was investigated on wistar rats. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out between August and November 2013 in the Pharmacology Laboratory of Department of Pharmacology, Facul...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/14569
Background: Acetaminophen (APAP, paracetamol) is the most frequently used over-the counter analgesic and antipyretic drug. Conversely, its overdose leads to both liver and kidney damage. Several scientific reports have focused majorly on protective effects of medicinal plants on...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2021/v23i130213
Background: Acetaminophen toxicity is one of the widespread causes of both planned and unplanned health related issues in the world today. It is a familiar cause of liver and kidney damage particularly in adolescents and children. Aims: With the growing focus in the mitigating an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2021/v10i130153
Background: Recently, many drugs have been developed and used for the treatment of hepatic and renal diseases. Nutmeg apart from being utilized as kitchen spices in Nigeria has also been used for healing and medicinal purposes. Aims: In the present study, nutmeg supplement was ev...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2020/v22i1130200
Aim: The study was carried out to determine the anticonvulsant potential of dichloromethane leaf extract of Aspilia africana. Study Design: Three seizure models namely: Pentylenetetrazole (PTZ), strychnine (STC) and maximal electroshock (MES) were used, motor coordination behavio...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2018/v25i430106
Aim: To investigate the curative effect of standardized anti-malarial herbal tea, Trade Name: Malatreat composed of 5 different herbs as follows: Sida acuta 10%, Tridax procumbens 15%, Alstonia boonei 35%, Phyllanthus amarus 25% and Citrus Sinensis 15% on malaria parasitemia in m...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/40094
Aim: This study was carried out to determine the anticonvulsant potential of A. africana leaf extract in its polar (ethanol) constituents. Study Design: The study was adapted from three methods of seizure stimulation of the in vivo animal model using the maximal electroshock (MES...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2018/38808
Pyrethroids are among the common pesticides frequently used in agriculture and in homes, and have been named among the endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Cypermethrin, a broad spectrum insecticide being extensively used for pest management and animal husbandry practices is a...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/33455