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N. C. Chinaka

Publications (5)

Snail Slime: Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory, Phytochemical and Antioxidant Properties

N. C. Chinaka, L. C. Chuku, G. George, C. Oraezu, G. Umahi & O. F. Orinya · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Snails posses numerous nutritional, medicinal and therapeutic properties, making it an essential component of human nutrition, medicinal and skin health. This study is aimed at evaluating the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of snail slime obtained from giant African...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v13i130214

Blood Electrolyte Levels in Male and Female Pitbull Dogs

L. C. Chuku, N. C. Chinaka & E. Emesiri · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

The study evaluates blood electrolytes in male and female pit bull dogs to ascertain their level of predominance in extracellular fluid. Blood samples were collected, processed and analyzed for electrolyte levels using standard protocol and absorbance reading taken by spectrophot...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v13i130213

Proximate and Phytochemical Compositions of Dried Seeds of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis)

L. C. Chuku & N. C. Chinaka · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Proximate and phytochemical analyses were carried out on dried fruited pumpkin (Telfaira occidentalis) seeds. Standard experimental procedure and statistical analysis using SPSS version 20.1 were carried out after triplicate evaluation of the sample. Results of the proximate anal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v13i130215

Phytochemical Screening and Anti-inflammatory Properties of Henna Leaves (Lawsonia inermis)

L. C. Chuku, N. C. Chinaka & Dada Damilola · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

In traditional West African setting, plants are commonly used for cosmetic and medicinal benefits such as antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiparasitic effect of which Henna (Lawsonia inermis), a natural occurring plant of the lythraceae family is no...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1830340

Influence of Antioxidant Supplementation on High Fat Diet-Streptozotocin (HFD-STZ) Induced Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Albino Rats

L. C. Chuku & N. C. Chinaka · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

The influenceof antioxidant supplementation on high fat diet-streptozotocin (HFD-STZ) induced type 2 diabetes mellitus in Wistar albino rats was investigated. Appropriate (RDA) proportions of some antioxidant rich substances which includes; vitamins (A, B3, B6, B12, C and E), min...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1730333