M. E. Ogbanshi

Antioxidant Property and Cardiovascular Effects of Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Water

K. N. Agbafor, S. O. ELOM, M. E. Ogbanshi, A. O. Oko, A. J. Uraku, V. U. O. Nwankwo & K. I. OBIUDU · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2014

Coconut water, a natural nutritious beverage that contains several biologically active chemical substances, is used in the management/treatment of several disorders in Eastern Nigeria. This study was set up to evaluate the antioxidant potential of coconut water and its effect on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/9805

Cardioprotective Effect of Leaf and Root Extracts of Newbouldia laevis against Carbon Tetrachloride Induced-Cardiotoxicity in Albino Rats

K. N. Agbafor, C. Ezeali, E. I. Akubugwo, I. K. Obiudu, A. J. Uraku, M. E. Ogbanshi, N. Edwin & O. P. C. Ugwu · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Various parts of Newbouldia laevis are used by traditional medicine practitioners in Eastern Nigeria for treatment/management of several disorders, including cardiovascular diseases. This study was designed to investigate cardioprotective potential of aqueous leaf and root extrac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/17673