June 2016

Toxicity and effects of fig (Ficus carica) leaf aqueous extract on haematology and some biochemical indices of wistar albino rats (Rattus norvegicus)

The toxicity and effects of Ficus carica leaf aqueous extract on the haematology and some biochemical parameters were investigated in wistar albino rats for 4 weeks. Various doses (100, 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight) of the extract were administered orally to the rats. The haematological parameters were determined using a Neubauer-type hemocytometer with Toisson’s solution as the diluting fluid for red blood cell...

Author(s): Odo, G. E., Agwu, J. E., Newze, N., Nwadinigwa, A., Onyeke, C. C., Nzekwe, U., Ajuziogu, G. C., Osayi, E. I. and Ikegbunam, C.

June 2016

Phytochemical screening of Xylopia aethiopica with emphasis on its medicinally active principles

This work aimed at investigating the functional types and compositions of bioactive compounds in Xylopia aethiopica. Plant parts (petiole, leaf, seed, stem bark, and roots) were collected from Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, North Central Nigeria. Extracts were qualitatively screened following standard protocols. Phytochemicals were screened and tested. This was followed by quantitative analysis of...

Author(s): C. U. Aguoru, C. Pilla and J. O. Olasan