Aim: This investigation was aimed at determining the cytotoxic activity of Prunus avium leaf and stem bark extracts as well as their acute toxicity in rats. Methodology: The plant materials were air dried and grinded mechanically followed by solvent (ethanol) percolation for 48 ...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2017/37484
Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of ethanol extract of Alchornea laxiflora on internal organs as well as haematological indices of rats. Methodology: The plant materials were air dried and grinded mechanically followed by solvent (ethanol) percolation for...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2017/35722
Unsustainable forest land use practices have resulted in land degradation in Nigeria leading to low crop yield. Agroforestry is a viable option for reversing dwindling crop yields through proper soil management practices. There is notably no sufficient published information on ag...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2019/v11i230053
Aim: This research was carried out to determine the phytochemical properties and antimicrobial activities of leaf and stem bark ethanol extracts of Prunus avium L. against selected human pathogens. Methodology: The methods used included mechanical pulverization of the air-dried p...
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Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2017/37272
Aim: This study was done to determine the phytochemical constituents, antibacterial and cytotoxic activities of leaf extracts of A. laxiflora (“ewe pepe”). Place and Duration of Study: Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Microbiology and Analytical Chemistry Laboratories...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2017/34038
Aim: The aim of this study was to subject Ficus exasperata to standard scientific scrutiny by investigating the phytochemical composition as well as the antibacterial activity and cytotoxic effect of its leaf extract. Methodology: The plant leaf was air-dried under shade and ther...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/39733
Aim: This study was designed to assess the phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial activities of leaf extracts of Gongronema latifolium (Benth). Methodology: The methods adopted were manual grinding of the air-dried leaves and maceration in polar and non-polar solvents (Etha...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRIMPS/2017/35747