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K. O. Ngwogu

Publications (3)

Ethanolic Extract of Garcinia kola (Heckel) Seed Possesses Antiplasmodial Properties against Plasmodium berghei

A. I. Airaodion, J. A. Ekenjoku, K. O. Ngwogu & A. C. Ngwogu · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2020

Background: There is a considerable increase in mortality caused by malaria due to the rapid spread of drug-resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium berghei. The parasites have developed resistance to orthodox drugs over the years, thus the need for herbal remedy...

Open access Research Article

Nephro- and Hepato-TOXICITY of Common Household Insecticides Used in Nigeria

A. I. Airaodion, A. U. Megwas, J. A. Ekenjoku, K. O. Ngwogu & A. C. Ngwogu · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2020

Background: The use of household insecticides for the eradication of insects especially mosquitoes in Nigeria is increasing. These insecticides are used without consideration of their adverse effect on human health. Aim:  This study sought to investigate the effect of common hous...

Open access Research Article

Antihypertensive Potential of Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Water in Wistar Rats

A. I. Airaodion, J. A. Ekenjoku, A. U. Megwas, K. O. Ngwogu & A. C. Ngwogu · Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases · 2019

Background: Hypertension has become a common sickness in Nigeria especially among population above 50 years of age. It constitutes a major riskfactor for several cardiovascular diseases suchas atherosclerosis, heart failure, renal insufficiency, coronary artery disease and stroke...

Open access Research Article