Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) affects over 500 million adults worldwide, yet current pharmacotherapies often provide only partial glycemic control and may cause adverse effects. Polyherbal formulations can offer complementary benefits through synergistic mechanisms and reduced...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i9706
Margaret Emmanuel Bassey, Imoh Imeh Johnny, Ogechi Queeneth Iwu, Omodot Timothy Umoh & Augustine Ogenekevwe Ochuko·Asian Plant Research Journal·2024
The analysis of phytoconstituents present in the dichloromethane extract of the bulb of Hippeastrum vittatum (L’Her.) Herb., Proiphys amboinensis (L.) Herb., Urceolina amazonica (Linden) Christenh. & Byng., Hymenocallis littoralis (Jacq.) Salisb., Crinum jagus (J. Thomps.) Da...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i3255
This study is aimed at evaluating the qualitative phytochemical constituents of the leaf and stem of five common species of Sida collected in Uyo metropolis. These species are medicinal plants used in folk medicine for the management of testicular swelling, elephantiasis, skin di...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v14i330247
Aims: This study was designed to set macro/micro morphological standards, phytochemical and physicochemical parameters for the identification of E. nutans, a traditional remedy for the management of many disesases. Study Design: To establish pharmacognostic standards for proper i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i11415
Aims: The study determines various taxonomic, pharmacognostic and phytochemical standards helpful to ensure the identity, purity, safety and efficacy of Vernonia colorata and Vernonia conferta. Study Design: To study these two species of Vernonia for their epidermal cell shapes,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i9406
Telfairia occidentalis Hook (cucurbitaceae) leaves and seeds, which are used as vegetable in the preparation of soups and as medicine traditionally to treat various diseases by the Ibibios were investigated for genotoxic and cytotoxic effects using Allium cepa test. The effects o...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i3521
Microdesmis puberula Hook. f. ex Planch. is used traditionally for the management of burns and wounds. This study evaluated the wound-healing potential of the methanol leaf extract and solvent fractions of M. puberula using an excision wound model in experimental animals. The dri...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2026/v27i8771
Background: A wound is a form of tissue injury that develops rapidly when the skin is cut, torn or punctured, resulting in an open wound, or when blunt force causes damage beneath the skin, leading to a closed wound such as a contusion. The leaf sap of Microdesmis puberula Hook....
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i2254
The many pharmacological potentials of Stachytarpheta cayennensis (L.C. Rich) Vahl, (Verbenaceae), commonly called blue snakeweed and its use in traditional medicine in Nigeria such as in the treatment of hypertension, diabetes, mental illness and infections, could position it as...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i4454
Allium cepa test was employed to evaluate genotoxic and cytotoxic potentials of cornsilk of Zea mays L. (Poacae), which is traditionally used as a remedy to various ailments. Macroscopic and microscopic analyses were carried out on Allium cepa root meristem cells exposed to corns...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i4461
Heinsia crinata (Afzel.) G. Taylor (Rubiaceae), Justicia insularis T. Anderson (Acanthaceae family) and Lasianthera africana. P.Beav (Stemonuraceae), which are used as vegetables in the preparation of soups and as medicine traditionally to treat various diseases by the Ibibios w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i4367