African Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0816
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPP
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 2296

Full Length Research Paper

Evaluation of the anti-ulcer property of aqueous extract of unripe Musa paradisiaca Linn. peel in Wistar rats

Ezekwesili Chinwe N.*
  • Ezekwesili Chinwe N.*
  • Department of Applied Biochemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
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Ghasi, S.
  • Ghasi, S.
  • Department of Applied Biochemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
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Adindu Chukwuemeka S
  • Adindu Chukwuemeka S
  • Department of Applied Biochemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
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Mefoh Nneka C
  • Mefoh Nneka C
  • Department of Applied Biochemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 13 January 2014
  •  Accepted: 08 September 2014
  •  Published: 22 October 2014

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