Medicinal plants remain a valuable source of bioactive molecules with diverse pharmacological properties. This study investigated the phytochemical composition of the ethyl acetate leaf extract of Ageratum conyzoides using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and High-Per...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i3211
Aims: This study aims to evaluate the antimalarial efficacy and safety of a combined aqueous and ethanolic extract of Sarcocephalus latifolius and Parquetina nigrescens, two medicinal plants traditionally used in African ethnomedicine for malaria treatment, in view of increasing...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i3210
This study investigated the concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) in different species of stockfish. Three species of stockfish (Cod, Apama and Haddock) were purchased from Rumuokoro market, in Obioakpor L.G.A. of Rivers St...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i3209
Kennedy K. Ndubueze, Kenneth U. Ekwealor, Clara N. Ikegbunam, Chisom Finian Iroka, Chukwu N. Okereke, Chisimdiri C. Ozigbo & Consolata A. Onyili·South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products·2025
Anthropogenic fire is a pervasive agent of disturbance in tropical secondary forests, yet its specific impacts on ecosystem structure and function in West Africa remain inadequately quantified. This study assessed the effects of varying fire frequencies on soil physicochemical pr...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i3208
Aims: The present study aims to assess the body weight and organ histopathology of albino rats fed with aqueous extract of fermented seeds of Prosopis africana and orlistat. Study Design: The design of the study entails monitoring the effect of aqueous extract of fermented seeds...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i3207
Cucurbitaceae seeds represent an important but underutilized source of nutrients in West Africa, with potential applications in human and animal nutrition. This study compared the proximate and mineral compositions of four cucurbit seeds—Adenopus breviflorus Benth (ADB), Telfairi...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i3206
Background: Inflammation is a protective attempt by the organism to remove the injurious stimuli as well as initiate the healing process for the tissue. When inflammation is inappropriately directed against self-tissues or is not adequately controlled, it becomes the cause of inj...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i2205
Tetilla dactyloidea, a marine sponge predominantly found along the eastern coast of Bangladesh, was examined for its anthelmintic, thrombolytic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. By systematically evaluating its activities, this research aims to contribute valuable i...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i2204
Nymphaea nouchali is a species of perennial aquatic flowering plants with large, round and mostly floating leaves and rhizomes. For generations, this plant has been used in traditional medicinal practices in Southern Africa for various conditions including management of inflammat...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i2203
Aims: This study aimed to investigate the health implications of using unrefined oils and butter in doughnut preparation by analyzing the physicochemical properties, fatty acid profiles, and elemental compositions of extracted frying oils. Study Design: An experimental laboratory...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i2202
Aim: Antimicrobial resistance is a pressing global health threat that has intensified the search for novel therapeutic agents, particularly from natural sources. Combretum hispidum, a medicinal shrub widely used in West African ethnomedicine, has been traditionally employed in tr...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i2201
The study investigated the bioactivity and biosafety of lyophilized hydroethanolic Datura stramonium seed extracts. The plant commonly known as the Devil's Trumpet, is a widespread weed in Zimbabwe, found in disturbed areas such as roadsides, fallow fields, and waste grounds. The...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i2200
Devika S, Chandan Kumar Panigrahi, Mouli Paul, Debashree Sarangi, Prittam Das, Rupali S. Parida, Satya Narayan Satapathy, Bhubanananda Adhikari, Sangeeta Panigrahi, Jyoti Jhirwal, Anjali Verma, B. Rama Devi, Anand Warghat & Shradha Parmar·South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products·2025
Global coffee production is seriously threatened by climate change, which will affect crop productivity and quality. The ideal growing areas for coffee are changing due to rising temperatures, changed precipitation patterns, and an increase in the frequency of extreme weather eve...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i2199
Millets, a diverse category of diminutive-seeded grasses, have emerged as nutritional powerhouses with substantial potential to confront global food security challenges. Abundant in vital nutrients such as fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, millets contribute to a well-round...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i2198
This study aims to conduct a phytochemical screening on the methanolic extracts of Telfairia occidentalis and Plumeria rubra flowers to identify their bioactive compounds. Phytochemicals are secondary metabolites, but they serve multiple roles, including plant defence, attraction...
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Research Article10.9734/sarjnp/2025/v8i2196