Gastric ulceration remains an important gastrointestinal disorder associated with disruption of mucosal defence, oxidative stress, and inflammation. Although Chromolaena odorata has recognised medicinal properties, comparative evidence on the gastroprotective effects of its leaf...
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The therapeutic potential of methanolic stem extracts of Costus afer was investigated to evaluate their effects on serum uric acid, TNF-α, and IL-6 levels, which are the key biomarkers associated with inflammatory and metabolic disorders like gouty arthritis. Qualitative and quan...
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This study compared the in-vitro anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties of three popular soup thickeners Mucuna sloanei (Ukpo), Brachystegia eurycoma (Achi), and Brachystegia nigerica (Ofor), commonly used in Southern Nigeria. Phytochemical screening indicat...