Tembe Estella Fokunang, Ekwoge Hilda Tonge, Bayaga Herve, Tchadji Vanessa, Njinkio Nono Borgia, Nene Ahidjo, Mogue Ingrid, Tabi Yves Omgba, Zintchem Roger, Nnanga Nga Emmanuel, Ngameni Bathelemy & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2022
Introduction: Improved Traditional Medicines (ITMs), a recent concept by the World Health Organization (WHO) was introduced to promote the rational use of herbal medicine for primary health care in developing countries. The ITM by WHO andAIPO have categorized into 4 categories wi...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2022/v17i330331
Tembe Estella Fokunang, Tchadji Mayoudom Vanessa Edwige, Mbong Annih Grace, Pipiponsuhu Isaac, Daniel Okpuno, Eseoghenemena Ubuara, Obiakor Conscience, Ben Enoluomen Ehigiator, Zelinjo N Igweze, Zintchem Roger, Ngo Valery Ngo & Charles Ntungwen Fokunang·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2022
Forensic toxicology is a branch of toxicology which aligns with other disciplines such as analytical chemistry, pharmacology, clinical chemistry, contributing to medico-legal investigations of adverse effects like death, poisoning and drug abuse. The focus of forensic toxicology...
Peptic ulcer disease is a chronic condition of the gastrointestinal tract that results from an imbalance between protective and aggressive factors of the gastric mucosa. Many synthetic drugs are used for the treatment of this disease, but they are costly and exhibit limited effic...
Medicinal plants play an important role in the management of several diseases and have become widespread. However, people use plant species without considering the toxicity they may present. In a previous study, the hydroethanolic leaf extract of D edulis showed a very good anti-...
Dobgima John Fonmboh, Tembe Estella Fokunang, Ngwasiri Pride Ndasi, Thierry N. Noumo, Njinkio Nono Borgia, Lovet Bengyella Fokunang, Edrice Ajabi Eselle Samelle, Bengyella Louis Tita, Kaba Nubia Kristen, Ejoh Richard Aba, A. Tita Margarete & Fokunang Charles Ntugwen·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2021
The causative etiology of the viral pneumonia outbreak in the Wuhan province of China of December 2019 initially identified as “novel-Coronavirus-2019” and today called “Corona Virus Disease-2019 has been identified as “severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2)...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2021/v16i430300
Dobgima John Fonmboh, Tembe Estella Fokunang, Ngwasiri Pride Ndasi, Noumo Thierry Ngangmou, Bayaga Herve, Bengyella Louis Tita, Kaba Christian Nubia, Tita Margaret Awah, Ejoh Richard Aba & Charles Ntungwen Fokunang·Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology·2021
Orchids are well known for their beautiful exotic flowers, and food-flavoring products which make them a resource of great economic importance in the global horticultural and food industries. In Cameroon, orchids are particularly important for their tubers which are used for food...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2021/v7i430106
Ameaka Fatima Nkempu, Tembe Estella Fokunang, Bayaga Herve Narcisse, Eustace Bonghan Berinyuy, Tabi Yves Omgba, Njinkio Borgia Nono, Ngameni Bathelemy & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
Introduction: Liver toxicity has become a public health concern as more people globally get exposed to xenobiotics with the potential to cause liver damage and consequent liver cirrhosis. The increase in liver toxicant abuse has necessitated the exploration of xenobiotic exposure...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i38B32120
Uji Pius Uku, Tembe Estella Fokunang, Mbong Grace, Njinkio Nono Borgia, Ingrid Mogue, Ngameni Bathelemy, Ndikum Valentine Nchafor, John Dobgima Fonmboh, Andrew Banin Nyuki, Tabi Omgba Yves, Nguidjoe Ervrard Marcel, Ngadjui Bonaventure Tchaleu & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen·Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2020
Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that about 80% of the world’s population rely mostly on traditional medicine. Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) which results from an imbalance between stomach acid-pepsin and mucosal defense barriers is a chronic disease a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2020/v9i130145
Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic syndrome that is characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia, and can lead to chronic long-term complications. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Cameroon has been reported at 5.9% in 2017. Studies conducted in 2011, sh...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2019/v20i430115
Bezejea Nkeng-Asong, Tembe Estella Fokunang, Njinkio Nono Borgia, Mbong Grace, Ngameni Bathelemy, Tabi Omgba Yves, Ngudjoe Ervrard Marcel, Ndikum Valentine Nchafor, Ngadjui Bonaventure Tchaleu & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen·Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2019
Aim: Azadirachta indica A. Juss commonly called ‘Indian Lilac’ or ‘Margosa’ is used in the South West region of Cameroon to treat malaria, typhoid, intestinal worms and diabetes, and as mosquito repellent. Diabetes, a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2019/v6i430109
Dobgima John Fonmboh, Ejoh Richard Abah, Tembe Estella Fokunang, Bayaga Herve, Gerald Ngo Teke, Ngono Mballa Rose, Njinkio Nono Borgia, Lovet Benyella Fokunang, Banin Nyuyki Andrew, Nubia Kaba, Ngameni Bathelemy & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen·Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences·2020
Herbal plants are very important in traditional community use and enrich our plant biodiversity and conservation. Natural products are vital substances of traditional knowledge systems in complementary and alternative medicine, nutraceutical, food supplements, and pharmaceutical...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2020/v9i230152
Dobgima John Fonmboh, Ejoh Richard Aba, Tita Magarete Awah, Tembe Estella Fokunang, Ngwasiri Pride Ndasi, Noumo Thierry Ngangmou, Bengyella Louis Tita, Njinkio Borgia Nono, Edrice Ajabi Eselle Samelle, Benyella Lovet Fokunang, Kaba Christian Nubia & Fokunang Charles Ntungwen·Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology·2021
High protein from meat consumption has been associated recently to environmental depletion and health related issues despite the important contribution of meat and meat products in diet and growth development. This has motivated debates on a drastic shift from excessive meat cons...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2020/v6i430087