Introduction: Plants have been in use for so many ages in traditional and alternative medicine because they contain rich repositories of bioactive compounds. This study compared the phytochemical composition and nutritional profile of Cajanus cajan (pigeon pea) with Chromolaena o...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i9816
Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Chiamaka Vivian Okochi, Ngozichukwuka Immaculata Achara, Nma Helen Ifedilichukwu, Chiamaka Maryann Nwarienne & Miracle Oluebubechukwu Mbidom.·Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry·2025
Introduction: Carica papaya commonly known as pawpaw is a rich medicinal plant with high nutritional value. This study focused on assessing the phytochemical composition, proximate analysis, and in vitro antioxidant activities of the leaves of Carica papaya to unravel its potenti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i5438
Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Chiamaka Vivian Okochi, Ngozichukwuka Immaculata Achara, Benneth Nnanyelugo Enemchukwu, Ebele Lauretta Iloanya, Chidinma Felicia Ezennaya, Shedrack Chinedu Ogunwa, Nma Helen Ifedilichukwu, Sunday Ifeanyi Okpani, Vivian Onyinyechi Offor & Chiamaka Maryann Nwarienne·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2025
Introduction: Diarrhoea is characterized by frequent watery or loose stools mainly due to microorganisms, toxins, diets and allergies leading to dehydration and high mortality rate especially among children below five years. There is no scientific evidence to support the traditio...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i103094
Minerals and Vitamins are key bioactive compounds found in medicinal plants that contribute to their therapeutic action in the treatment of diseases. They are essential for maintaining health, supporting immune function, and preventing oxidative stress. The study aims to compare...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2025/v13i5333
Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Ebele Lauretta Iloanya, Chiamaka Vivian Okochi, Ngozichukwu Immaculata Achara, Benneth Nnanyelugo Enemchukwu, Chidinma Felicia Ezennaya & Shedrack Chinedu Ogunwa·Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology·2025
Diarrhea is a common gastrointestinal disorder that is one of the causes of morbidity and mortality in both children and adults. Ocimum gratissimum has been used in traditional medicine as a household remedy for various diseases, including diabetes, biliary diseases, cough, wound...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2025/v17i8481
Aim: Anemia is a common health challenge caused by a decrease in hemoglobin concentration, packed cell volume and red blood cells. Some medicinal plants have antianaemic properties and can be used as a remedy to treat anemia. This study investigates the anti-anemic properties of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i41017
Background: The abundance of nutrients, vitamins, and fiber in breadfruit has been documented in many literature studies that can hardly be exhausted and are consumed majorly by the Igbos and other southern parts of Nigeria to ameliorate hunger. Aim: This study however was aimed...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2023/v13i3297
Background: The seed of breadfruit is a major food consumed in some parts of Nigeria. It has been identified as an important leguminous food that is highly rich in carbohydrates and protein with abundant minerals and vitamins and is known to contain important anti-nutrients. Aim:...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2023/v15i31299
Citrus aurantium remains an excellent source of vitamins and phytochemicals. C. aurantium has been associated with lots of medicinal uses ranging from weight management to the treatment of nausea, cardiovascular diseases and cancer. This study therefore aimed at determining the a...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2022/v24i330289
Background: Citrus aurantifolia has been well known for its economic importance either as food or medicine. Previous studies have shown the antidiabetic, anti-cholesterol, hepato-protective and antioxidant properties of the fruit juice. Purpose: This study focused on the effects...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2022/v10i430251
Background: Psidium guajava leaves are traditionally used for gastrointestinal conditions and may contain bioactive constituents relevant to gastric mucosal protection. This study evaluated the nutritional composition, phytochemical constituents and anti-ulcerogenic activity of t...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i41133
Background: Fruits are significant for human nutrition, even though they supply essential elements that the body needs to function correctly. Inadequate micronutrient intake and resulting micronutrient deficiencies are among the biggest threats to global public health. Aim: The s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbgmb/2026/v18i6543
Background: Fruit rinds/peels form major part of food waste, yet they possess nutrients and biologically-active constituents which have been found useful in nutrition and therapy. Nevertheless, the safety of their usage is a drawback and therefore requires a complete evaluation o...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2022/v18i330352
Ficus capensis commonly called bush fig tree belongs to the family Moraceae and have been used for different medicinal purposes. This study aimed at determining the Proximate, Phytochemical, Vitamin and Mineral Compositions of Ficus capensis stem. The analyses were done using sta...
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Research Article10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i6278
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects of insulin secretion and/or increased cellular resistance to insulin. Abrusprecatoriushas been used for the treatment of various ailments including diabetes...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v13i230221
Ebele Lauretta Iloanya, Okwesili Fred Chiletugo Nwodo, Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Ogochukwu Prince Alaebo, Nnanyelugo Benneth Enemchukwu, Okwuchukwu Bibian Aziagba & Ifeanyi Sunday Okpani·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2021
Introduction: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of fraction 2 (F2) of methanol extract of the seeds of Abrus precatorius on malondialdehyde and antioxidant level of alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar albino rats. Materials and Methods: The methanol extract of the seeds...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2021/v24i130195