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Ogochukwu Rita Ngwu

Publications (4)

Gastroprotective Effect of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Chromolaena odorata (Siam Weed) against Indomethacin-Induced Ulceration in Wistar Rats

Ogochukwu Rita Ngwu, Ebele Lauretta Iloanya, Chisom Cajetan Iwunze, Alexander Idoko, Nelson Onubuiwe Nwali & Anthonia Nkechi Ilomechina · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2026

Gastric ulcers remain a clinically relevant gastrointestinal disorder, and some conventional anti-ulcer therapies are associated with undesirable side effects. Traditional medical practice has suggested that Chromolaena odorata may possess anti-ulcer, anti-haemorrhagic and wound-...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i41132

Comparative Assessment of Mineral and Vitamin Composition of Canarium schweinfurthii Pulp and Seed

Ebele Lauretta Iloanya, Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Ogochukwu Rita Ngwu & Favour Ekeledirichukwu Edwin · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2026

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2026/v18i6543

Comparative Phytochemical and Proximate Analysis of Cajanus cajan Leaves and Chromolaena odorata Leaves

Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Chiamaka Vivian Okochi, Chidiebere Malachy Chigbo, Ogochukwu Rita Ngwu, Chisom Miracle Okeke & Chiamaka Maryann Nwarienne · Asian Food Science Journal · 2025

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i9816

Antidiabetic Property of a Fraction of the Methanol Extract of the Seeds of Abrus precatorius in Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rats

Ebele Lauretta Iloanya, Okwesili Fred Chiletugo Nwodo, Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Ogochukwu Rita Ngwu, Valentine Osita Godwin Nwobodo & Erhunmwense Ann Obayuwana · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2021

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2021/v13i230221