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Vernonia amygdalina

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Microbial Safety, Antioxidant Capacity, and Physicochemical Changes in Pasteurized Mint- and Vernonia amygdalina-Flavored Pineapple-Cucumber Juice Blend Stored at Ambient Temperature

C. C. Nwagbo, C. Ngobidi, J. I. Anyadioha, N. L. Onuoha & I. A. Ugwu · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

Aims: The rising demand for naturally preserved functional beverages has sparked research into indigenous botanicals as preservatives and flavorings. This study evaluated the microbiological safety, antioxidant capacity, and physicochemical stability of four formulations of paste...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i5872

Antimicrobial Activity of Vernonia amygdalina Leaves Aqeuous Extracts against Multidru-resistant Bacterial Isolates from Poultry Chickens in Bauchi Metropolis

P. Moses, U.S Abdullahi, M.Y Iliyasu, T. Inusa, S. Ismail, R.D Umar, H. Tahir & Z.M Kabeer · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Background: The rise of Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria in poultry due to excessive antibiotic use presents a serious public health concern, especially in regions like Bauchi Metropolis where poultry farming is widespread. There is increasing interest in exploring natural plan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i81609

Changes in Liver Histomorphology, Hematological Parameters and Lipid Profile of Cadmium-Exposed Rats Treated with Combined Leaf Extract of Vernonia amygdalina and Occimum gratissimum

Osuvwe Clement Orororo, Oghenekevwe Efekemo & Onoriode Andrew Udi · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2022

Aim: This study was aimed at examing the effect of mixture of Ocimum gratissimum extract and Vernonia amygdalina extract on lipid profile and hematological parameters of Wistar rats administered with cadmium. Methodology: Sixteen female rats were divided into four groups and desi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i11759

Evaluation of the Effects of the Extract of Vernonia amygdalina on Fungi Associated with Infected Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria

W. C. John, N. C. J. Anyanwu & T. Ayisa · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Aim: To evaluate the effects of different concentrations of ethanolic extract of Vernonia amygdalina on fungi associated with infected tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) obtain from Jos North Local Government Area. Place and Duration of Study: Jos Local Government Area markets; M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/23698

Phytochemical and Antibacterial Investigation of Leaf Extracts of Vernonia amygdalina

Aliyu Ibrahim Yar’adua, Lawal Shuaibu & Abdullahi Nasir · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Vernonia amygdalina was assessed for phytochemicals. The results showed that the leaf extract of the plant possessed the biologically active substances; cardiac glycosides, alkaloids, saponins and tannins. The presence of these bioactive constituents has been linked to the antimi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/19581