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Corrosion Inhibition Potential of Lagenaria breviflora (Christmas melon) Leaf Extract on Aluminium in Hydrochloric Acid Environment [PDF]

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
The objective of this paper was to investigate the corrosion inhibition potential of Lageneria breviflora (Christmas melon) leaf extract (LELB) on aluminium in 0.5M hydrochloric acid environment using weight loss method. Data obtained from phytochemical
C. A. Igboamalu, V. I. Chukwuike, A. O. James, O. Akaranta   +3 more
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Quality attributes and antioxidant activities of meat of broiler chickens administered aqueous Lagenaria breviflora

Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica, 2023
The ban on antibiotics across the globe necessitated the need for an alternative in the production and management of animal health, and this made herbal medicines like Lagenaria breviflora validated to be an alternative.
Ekunseitan Deji Abiodun, Akinola Mobolaji Oluwapelumi, Adegun Wuraola Olamide, Akinwunmi Esther Olutosin,, Omoseyin Tunmise Micheal   +4 more
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Anti-ulcerogenic and in vitro antioxidant activities of Lagenaria breviflora (LB) whole fruit ethanolic extract in laboratory animals. [PDF]

Pharmacognosy Res, 2011
El presente estudio se realizó para evaluar las actividades antiulcerosas y antioxidantes del extracto etanólico de la fruta entera de Lagenaria breviflora (EELB) en ratas de laboratorio. La propiedad antiulcerosa del extracto etanólico de la fruta entera de Lagenaria breviflora (LB) se evaluó utilizando los modelos de úlcera gástrica inducida por ...
Onasanwo SA, Singh N, Saba AB, Oyagbemi AA, Oridupa OA, Palit G.   +5 more
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Sub-chronic Administration of Methanolic Whole Fruit Extract of Lagenaria breviflora (Benth.) Roberty Induces Mild Toxicity in Rats.

Pharmacogn Mag, 2015
The effect of the methanolic whole fruit extract from Lagenaria breviflora on vital organs and antioxidant enzymes was investigated in this study.L. breviflora (250, 500 and 1000 mg/kg/b.w.t./day/rat) was fed orally with the cannula to male albino rats for 28 days.
Olorunnisola OS, Afolayan AJ, Adetutu A.
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Phytochemistry, anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of the aqueous leaf extract of Lagenaria breviflora (Cucurbitaceae) in laboratory animals

Revista de Biología Tropical, 2013
The plant, and especially the fruit of Lagenaria breviflora is widely used in folklore medicine in West Africa as a herbal remedy for the treatment of human measles, digestive disorders, and as wound antiseptics (e.g.
Adeolu Adedapo, Temitayo Adewuyi, Margaret Sofidiya   +2 more
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Antiviral Activity of Lagenaria breviflora Roberts Fruit Against Canine Parvovirus in Embryonated Chicken Egg

Cluj Veterinary Journal
Lagenaria breviflora has been traditionally utilized as a natural remedy for various diseases including measles, smallpox, human chickenpox and Newcastle disease in poultry, as well as parasitic infections caused by Eimerias pp and Ascaridia galli. This
Blessing Ayeni, Tolulope Olakojo, Oluwasanmi Aina, Olawale Ola, Olusegun Fagbohun, Olayinka Oridupa   +5 more
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Serum biochemical changes accompanying prolonged administration of ethanolic extract of whole fruit of Lagenaria breviflora (Benth) Roberty in Wistar rats [PDF]

African Journal of Biotechnology, 2016
Toxicological evaluation of the whole fruit of Lagenaria breviflora was carried out using the serum  biochemical changes accompanying prolonged administration of the ethanolic extract of the fruit in Wistar rats.
Alao, Elizabeth Olamide, Oridupa, Olayinka Ayotunde, Oyagbemi, Ademola Adetokunbo, Saba, Adebowale Bernard   +3 more
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Termiticidal Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Erythrophleum suaveolens Stem Bark and Lagenaria breviflora Fruit Pulp on Wood [PDF]

Pro Ligno, 2017
Immense indigenously known antimicrobial and insect repellent activities of many plants’ tissues present a pool for selecting and formulating much needed alternative environmental friendly biocides to limiting wood degradation agents across the globe ...
Emuobonuvie Amy EMERHI, Gabriel Adetoye ADEDEJI, Bukola Amoo OYEBADE   +2 more
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Proximate Analysis, Ascorbic Acid, Phytochemicals and Some Heavy Metals Composition of Lagenaria Breviflora (Wild Colocynth) Fruit, Seed and Leaf from Bushy Uncultivated Area in Henshaw Town, Cross River State, Nigeria [PDF]

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Fruits provide nutrients for growing seeds. Seeds are important organs for the distribution of plants, while leaves are very essential in the manufacture of food for the plant. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to evaluate the proximate analysis,
Q. E. Essien, M. A. Akpe, N. U. Ntinya
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Green metal protection: Potency of ethanolic extracts of Lagenaria breviflora leaf as inhibitor for mild steel dissolution in 0.5M HCl medium

Results in Engineering
The increase in toxic substances in the environment has become a global concern. Thus, the need for eco-friendly green alternatives in corrosion inhibitor formulation and its optimization for improved performance informed the present study.
Chinenye Amarachukwu Igboamalu, Vitalis Ikenna Chukwuike, Abosede James, Onyewuchi Akaranta   +3 more
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