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

Histopathological Study of Subacute Administration of Saccharum officinarum Leaf Extract on Some Organs of Rat

Jude E. Okokon, John A. Udobang, Chinyelu C. Osigwe, Uwaeme Ugonma Florence, Uduak P. Ise & Utibe A. Edem · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

The leaves of Saccharum officinarum (Family-Poaceae) is employed traditionally for ethnotherapy of malaria and fever among others. Evaluation of subacute administration of Saccharum officinarum leaf extract for possible effect on organs of rats was carried out. The leaf extract (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i1611