Prince C. Unekwe

Qualitative Determination of the Phytochemical Composition of Ethanolic Extract of Xylopia aethiopica Fruit

Emmanuel O. Ogbuagu, Uloaku Ogbuagu, Prince C. Unekwe, Ifeoma N. Nweke & Augustine I. Airaodion · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2020

Aim: The aim of this study is to qualitatively determine the phytochemical compositions of ethanolic extract of Xylopia aethiopica fruit. Methodology: The fruits of Xylopia aethiopica were obtained from new market in Aba, Abia State and were identified and authenticated by Prof....

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Effect of Ethanol Extract of Xylopia aethiopica Fruit on Oxidative Stress Indices of Wistar Rats

Emmanuel O. Ogbuagu, Uloaku Ogbuagu, Augustine I. Airaodion, Chika L. Uche, Edmund O. Ezirim, Ifeoma N. Nweke & Prince C. Unekwe · Asian Journal of Immunology · 2022

Background: The use of Xylopia aethiopica fruit in folklore medicine is on the increase without caution of its toxicity. Aim: This present study tends to assess its effect on the oxidative stress biomarkers of Wistar rats. Methodology: The fruits of Xylopia aethiopica were air-dr...

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