Background: Pseuderanthemum maculatum, Pseuderanthemum maculatum (G.Lodd.) I.M.Turner [previously Pseuderanthemum carruthersii (Seem.) Guillaumin var. carruthersii] is an ornamental plant with potential pharmacognostic uses in the management of hypertension and cancers. There had...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i11414
Thurnbegia laevis Nees. belong to the Acanthaceae family. It is used in folklore medicine for the management of diabetes, piles, joint pains as well as skin related problems. This study aims to evaluate the leaves of the plant by employing the quality control parameters. The leav...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2023/v15i3342
Mussaenda philippica Linn. belongs to the sub-family Ixoroideae which belongs to the family Rubiaceae. The aim of this study was to employ the quality control parameters in the evaluation of flowers of M. philippica L. The flowers were collected, identified, air dried and pulveri...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2023/v23i4483
Ageratum houstonianum occurs as a common agricultural weed, it is managed in small and large cropping situation by tillage and can contribute to soil fertility as a waste mulch. The aim of this study was to employ the pharmacognostic and taxonomic parameters to evaluate the leave...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2022/v7i230137
Romanus A. Umoh, Imoh I. Johnny, Nsima A. Andy, Anwanabasi E. Udoh, Inyang J. Udoh, Otobong E. Umanah & Winnie E. Emeh·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
Launaea taraxacifolia from the family Compositae is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, hypertention, cancer, malaria, bacterial infections and arthritis. The aim of this study was to evaluate pharmacognostic and taxonomic parameters such as microscopy, micromeritics, ch...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i130228
Romanus A. Umoh, Etimbuk D. Udo., Imoh I. Johnny, Nsima A. Andy, Emmanuel R. Idio, Anwanabasi E.Udoh, Goodnews E. Charles & Ake-Abasi E. Ekpot·South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products·2026
Baphia nitida G Lodd, a plant belonging to the Fabaceae family, is used in the management of skin diseases, inflammation, pains and malaria. The study aims to establish the pharmacognostic profile of a local plant species - Baphia nitida G Lodd (Fabaceae). The species is widely d...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i2261
Romanus A. Umoh, Ake-Abasi E. Ekpot, Imoh I. Johnny, Nsima A. Andy, Emmanuel R. Idio, Goodnews E. Charles, Anwana-Abasi E. Udoh., Etimbuk D. Udo, Esther N. Essiet, Unyime-Obong E. Jerome & Esther I. Arisukwu·South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products·2026
Manihot esculenta Crantz (Euphorbiaceae) is used ethnomedicinally in the management of pain, prostate cancer, diabetes and bacterial infections. This study evaluated quality-control parameters of M. esculenta leaves to support the identification and standardisation of the medicin...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2026/v9i2260
Sanchezia speciosa Leonard, Acanthaceae is used as ornamental plant. It used in folklore medicine in the management of pain, anti-microbial and insecticide. An investigation was carried out to evaluate the various taxonomic, pharmacognostic and phytochemical standards to ensure t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i6384
Romanus A. Umoh, Imoh I. Johnny, Anwanabasi E.Udoh, Nsima A. Andy, Affiong ., . Essien, Inyang J. Udoh, Trust E. Ekpo & Gabriel U. Ashibeshi·Asian Plant Research Journal·2022
Mussaenda philippica Linn. (Rubiaceae) a very important medicinal plant in the treatment of appendicitis and hepatitis as the locals use the species with the white flower. The objective of the study determines various taxonomic and pharmacognostic standards helpful to ensure the...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2022/v9i130195
Solenostemon monostachyus P. Beauv (Lamiaceae), it’s ethnomedical uses include anti-plasmodial, anti-pyretic, antiulcerogenic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive activities. The aim of this study was to employ the quality control parameters in the evaluation of t...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430312
The aim of this work was to compare the antibacterial properties of methanol extracts and fractions of Myristica fragrans seed and Thymus vulgaris leaf on the gram positive and negative bacteria. The Myristica fragrans seeds were crushed, defatted and air-dried. The defatted see...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430297
Imoh I. Johnny, Uwemedimo F. Umoh, Romanus A. Umoh, Mfon F. Alozie, Aniefiok S. Udobre, Arnold C. Igboasoiyi, Margaret E. Bassey, Nsima A. Andy, Inyang J. Udo & Omodot T. Umoh·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
Background: Cola millenii K. Schum. is a member of Cola which is lesser-known in the family Malvaceae. The leaf is used in the treatment of ringworm, scabies, gonorrhoea, diarrhoea, cough and ophthalmia by the locals. Aim: The study determines various taxonomic, pharmacognostic a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v14i130202