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Obi Peter Adigwe

Publications (8)

Herbal Medicine Products Sold in Nigeria: A Pilot Survey

Obi Peter Adigwe, Omolola Temitope Fatokun, Esievo Kevwe Benefit, Jemilat Aliyu Ibrahim, Bulus Adzu & Christianah Yetunde Isimi · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2022

Background: The use of herbal medicine is believed to be on the increase. There is a gradual shift from the use of crude drugs to well packaged, developed and registered herbal medicinal product. Evidence of this trend in Nigeria is seen in the increasing number of herbal medicin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2022/v18i430356

Medicinal Plants Used for Management of Asthma in FCT, Abuja and Its Environs

Obi Peter Adigwe, Jemilat Aliyu Ibrahim, Ibrahim Babatunde Gegele, Bulus Adzu & Christiana Yetunde Isimi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2022

Aim: Asthma is a condition that affects the airways in human lungs. It causes its (lungs) inflammation and hyper-responsiveness. Conventional therapies used in its management are expensive and have been found to come with undesirable side effects. The use of herbal remedies in tr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2022/v33i130443

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Traditional Medicine Practitioners in Edo State, Nigeria

Obi Peter Adigwe, Moses Musa Ebohon & Henry Omoregie Egharevba · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2021

The people of Edo State of Nigeria have a long history of dependence on traditional medicine as a primary source and first line of action for their healthcare needs. Efforts have been made by various national and subnational governments towards integrating the TM practice for the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1330510

Multidisciplinary Work Approach to Phytomedicines Research and Development (R&D) in Nigeria – Experts’ Opinion

Obi Peter Adigwe, Henry Omoregie Egharevba & Olobayo Olufunso Kunle · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

Modern drug development strategy involves the use of computer aided in silico studies, bioinformatics, and nanotechnology, to predict and simulate drug metabolism, safety and efficacy. The entire process requires molecular targeting, isolation, purification, synthesis through bio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v13i230223

Potentials of Medicinal Plants with Antiviral Properties: The Need for a Paradigm Shift in Developing Novel Antivirals Against COVID-19

Peters Oluwale Oladosu, Njoku Moses, Obi Peter Adigwe & Henry Omoregie Egharevba · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2021

The menace of COVID-19 continues to ravage the world despite deployment of vaccines, and the development of oral antiviral pills whose effectiveness are still being evaluated. As the problems persist, Scientists are continuously searching for new resources and re-evaluating old o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i2331190

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Cross-sectional Study on Attitudes of Prospective Healthcare Professionals towards Herbal Medicines

Mercy Itohan Aboh, Nwakaego Rosemary Uzuh, Vivian Adikwu, Purity Oparaugo & Obi Peter Adigwe · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2025

Background: Herbal medicine remains integral to healthcare in many countries, yet its formal integration into conventional practice is still a challenge. This cross‑sectional study assessed attitudes toward herbal medicines among final‑year medical and pharmacy students in Nigeri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i71078

Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria: Traditional Medicine Practitioners Perspectives to Universal Health Coverage and Traditional Medicine Integration with Conventional Medicine

Jemilat Aliyu Ibrahim, Omolola Temitope Fatokun, Ibikunle Adeola Jegede, Henry Omoregie Egharevba, Omotayo Tirimidhi Hamzat & Obi Peter Adigwe · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2023

Introduction: The knowledge, attitude, and practice of Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMPs) are key to achieving effective and sustainable integration of all forms of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (TCAM) and health services towards Universal Health Cove...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i6622

Practice and Perception of Traditional Medicine Practitioners towards Challenges Facing Traditional Medicine Practice in Nigeria: A Pilot Study

Jemilat Aliyu Ibrahim, Ibrahim Babatunde Gegele, Omotayo Tirmidhi Hamzat, Henry Omoregie Egharevba, Adeola Ibikunle Jegede, Oluyemisi Folashade Kunle & Obi Peter Adigwe · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2023

Aim: This study explores and documents obstacles faced by Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMPs) in Nigeria. Traditional Medicine (TM) plays a vital role in the healthcare systems of low- and middle-income countries, yet it encounters numerous challenges. Place and Duration of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2023/v23i4487