Background/Aim: Chrysophyllum albidum (African star apple) fruit is widely consumed by pregnant women in Nigeria. In this study, the effects of extracts prepared from its epicarp, mesocarp and seed endosperm on rat’s uterine smooth muscles were investigated (In vitro and In vivo)...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2021/v4i150
Aim: Sequel to the report that Ficus sur ethanol leaves extract (FELE) has anti-diarrheal property and has been used in some parts of Nigeria for the treatment of the disease, this work examined the effect of Ficus sur ethanol leaves extract (FELE) on gastrointestinal motility....
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2014/11919
Aim: This study was designed to investigate the effect on of Ocimum gratissimum leaves extract on the histology of the gastrointestinal tract in rats. Study Design: Adult rats of both sexes were used for the work. The study was carried out at the Departments of Physiology and His...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2019/v27i330113
Aim: In this study, the oral toxicity potential of Corchorus olitorius leaf extract was evaluated in rats. Methods: Acute and sub-acute toxicity studies were carried out on different sets of rats treated with graded doses of the extract. In the acute toxicity study, forty five al...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRAVS/2018/46467
In this study, the identification of secondary metabolites was carried out alongside acute toxicity evaluation on Corchorus olitorius leaf extract (COLE). Results of phytochemical analysis of the extract revealed the presence of flavonoids (4.00±0.035 mg/100 g), steroids (0.89±0....
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/38739
The acute toxicity and parasympatholytic properties of methanol extract of Arachis hypogea leaves were studied in vitro and in vivo. Qualitative phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, glycosides, fats and oils, phenols and lignins. Acute toxicity test showed...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/32661