Utibe A. Edem

Croton zambesicus Root Extract Exert Laxative Effect in Rats

Jude E. Okokon, Augustine I. L. Bassey, Emmanuel E. Nyong & Utibe A. Edem · Asian Journal of Biology · 2020

Background: Croton zambesicus Muell Arg. (Euphorbiaceace) is a medicinal plant used traditionally in the treatment of some ailments. Aim: The root extract of Croton zambesicus was evaluated for effect on the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Materials and Methods: The root extract of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i230103

Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Ethanol Root Extract of Panicum maximum

John A. Udobang, Jude E. Okokon, Daniel N. Obot & Utibe A. Edem · Asian Journal of Biology · 2020

Background: Panicum maximum root is used routinely to treat ailments such as malaria, fever, pains and inflammatory diseases by traditional medicine practitioners. Aim: The study evaluated the anti-inflammatory effect of P. maximum root so as to validate its uses by practitioners...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2020/v10i230101