Ikewuchi, Catherine Chidinma

Comparative Investigation of the Effects of Different Aqueous Preparations of Hibiscus sabdariffa (Zobo Drinks) on Haematological Parameters in Normal Wistar Albino Rats

Chukwu, Charles Nnanna, Ikewuchi, Catherine Chidinma & Akaninwor, Joyce Oronne · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2018

Aim: Investigating and comparing the effect of administration of different preparations of the commonly-consumed Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn (Zobo) drinks on haematological parameters. Study Design: Comparative study using animal models (Wistar Albino Rats) with daily administration...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IBRR/2018/26076

Evaluation of Antidiabetic Potentials of Ficus capreifolia Extract in Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats

Tetam, Jack Gbenenee, Wegwu, Matthew Owhonda & Ikewuchi, Catherine Chidinma · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

The study evaluated the antidiabetic potentials of Ficus Capreifolia extract in an alloxan-induced diabetic rats. The study used animal models (albino rats) and daily administration of the extract at various dosages. The study took place at the University of Port-Harcourt, Choba,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i1030264

Selected Metal Contents and Phytochemical Profiling of Ficus capreifolia and Mangifera indica Commonly used Antidiabetic Plants from Oil Producing Region of Nigeria

Tetam, Jack Gbenenee, Wegwu, Matthew Owhonda & Ikewuchi, Catherine Chidinma · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2021

Aim: The study evaluated selected metal contents and phytochemicals present in Ficus capreifolia and Mangifera indica extracts commonly used antidiabetic plants from Aluu and Bodo communities in Rivers State, Nigeria.   Place and Duration of Study: University of Port-Harcourt, Ch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2021/v16i430274

Comparative Investigation of the Effects of the Commonly-consumed Aqueous Extracts of Hibiscus sabdariffa (Zobo Drinks) on Body Weight, Glucose Level and Lipid Profile Using Normal Wistar Albino Rats

Chukwu, Charles Nnanna, Akaninwor, Joyce Oronne & Ikewuchi, Catherine Chidinma · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2017

Aim: Investigating and comparing the effect of administration of different preparations of the commonly-consumed Hibiscus sabdariffa (Zobo) drinks on body weight, glucose level and lipid profile. Study Design: Animal models (Wistar Albino Rats) with daily administration of the sa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2017/26069