The present study was designed to evaluate the haematological effect and degree of in vivo antioxidant activity of powdered turmeric supplement using wistar rats as model. Fifteen male animals were randomly divided into 3 groups - Group A (Control) received 1ml of distilled water...
Toluene is an organic solvent that is widely used in many industrial processes and commerce. It is one of the environmental pollutants frequently associated with occupational hazards. In recent times, young people are becoming more interested in toluene addiction as a result of i...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v14i230208
Aim: The study assessed the effect of oral exposure of toluene on male reproductive parameters. Methodology: Twenty rats (190±10g bwt) were randomly assigned to four groups (n=5). Group A (Control) was treated with olive oil (0.5ml), Group B received 31.8mg/kg, Group C received 6...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i330227
Portulaca oleracea Linn. has a history of extensive use as a medicinal plant and is a component of the Nigerian ethnomedical pharmacopoeia. Although several studies have been carried out exclusively on the leaves to ascertain the physiological effect, there seems to be dearth of...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i730394
Toxicity of toluene arising from solvent abuse, occupation hazards and environmental pollution has generated a lot of concern in recent times. Young people are getting more involved in the abuse of toluene by deliberate inhalation of toluene-containing substances which may result...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2019/v25i430193
Portulaca oleracea Linn. is among the medicinal plants used globally in the treatment of diseases and management of health challenges. The dearth of information on the long term effect of Portulaca oleracea on hepatic and renal toxicity prompted this study. The study investigate...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2018/43846
Portulaca oleracea, Linn. (Purslane), a widely eaten leafy vegetable in some parts of the world, is known to be rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E and C, and beta-carotene. It is frequently used in ethnomedicinal treatment of various ailments including anaemia. The dearth of...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/43996
This study aimed to investigate the effect of aqueous ethanol extract of Cucurbita pepo seed (AEECPS) on the reproductive hormones of female rats. A total of 16 healthy non-pregnant female wistar rats divided into 4 groups of 4 rats each, for a 12-day treatment by oral gavage as...