Journal of Diseases and Medicinal Plants

Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020

  • In Vitro Therapeutic Potential of Leaf Extract of Eugenia uniflora linn on Acute – inflammation Rat Model

    Elizabeth Finbarrs Bello, Abireh Ifeanacho Ezeteonu, Ude Vincent

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 31-38
    Received: 27 February 2020
    Accepted: 18 March 2020
    Published: 12 May 2020
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    Abstract: The leaves of Eugenia uniflora are used as anti-inflammatory and analgesic in the treatment of tissue injury in traditional medicine. The study evaluates the anti-inflammatory, analgesic, hematological and histological effects of ethanol extract of E. uniflora. The anti-inflammatory effect was accessed in test groups given different doses (50, 100 ... Show More
  • The Effects of Sida corymbosa Leaf Extract Against Abnormal Bilirubin and Total Protein in Albino Rats by Carbon Tetrachloride (CCl4)

    Dike Charles Chijioke, Ezeonu Francis Chukwuemeka, Maduka Hugh Clifford Chima, Ezeokafor Emmanuel Nonso, Okpogba Aloysius Ngozika, Oguazu Chinenye Enoch, Eyeghre Onoriode Akpoghene, Asebioyo Sunday Jacob

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 39-44
    Received: 30 January 2020
    Accepted: 13 February 2020
    Published: 15 June 2020
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    Abstract: The Sida corymbosa plant has been used for centuries in traditional medicine in different countries for prevention and treatment of different diseases such as liver and cardiac diseases. This work aimed at investigating if Sida corymbosa ethanolic leaf extract has preventive and therapeutic effects against abnormal serum bilirubin and total protein... Show More
  • Phytochemical Analysis of Daucus Carota and Zingiber officinale Samples Collected from Gwarimpa Abuja Nigeria

    Abdulrasheed Hadiza Haruna, Akilu Mariya, Mohammed Mairo

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 45-49
    Received: 24 June 2020
    Accepted: 20 July 2020
    Published: 28 July 2020
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    Abstract: This study aims at determining the phytochemical potentials of Daucus carota and Zingiber officinale collected from a location in Abuja, FCT. Standard laboratory procedures were employed to achieve the objectives. To ascertain the presence of phytochemical components which may be responsible for the healing and ethno-medicinal properties, a qualita... Show More
  • Phytochemical Analysis of Some Selected Indigenous Fruits Collected from Lokogoma-Abuja, Nigeria

    Akilu Mariya, Abdulrasheed Hadiza Haruna, Akilu Zakari Babangida

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 50-55
    Received: 01 July 2020
    Accepted: 14 July 2020
    Published: 28 July 2020
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    Abstract: Fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based foods are rich in bioactive phytochemicals that may provide desirable health benefits beyond basic nutrition to reduce the risk of the development of chronic diseases (Liu, 2004). This study focuses on determining the presence of phytochemical components in Citrillus lanatus (Watermelon), Musa acuminate (Ba... Show More