In Vitro study on α-amylase inhibitory activities of Digitaria exilis, Pentadiplandra brazzeana (Baill) and Monodora myristica. [PDF]
, 2015 In the present study, the hot and cold aqueous extracts of Digitaria exilis and Pentadiplandra brazzeana (Baill) as well as the ethanolic extract of Monodora myristica were screened for their anti diabetic activity via inhibition of α-amylase.
Akinwunmi, KF +4 more
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Control of diabetic nephropathy in male Wistar rats using ethanolic extract of Monodora myristica seeds and its biosynthesized selenium nanoparticles [PDF]
Exploration of Drug ScienceAim: This research utilizes the ethanolic extract from seeds of Monodora myristica and its biosynthesized selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy (DN) in male Wistar rats.
Babalola Ola Yusuf +9 more
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Acute and sub-lethal toxicological evaluation of flavonoid fraction of Monodora myristica Geartn Dunnel seeds [PDF]
, 2014 This study investigated acute toxicity of flavonoid fraction of Monodora myristica in mice and sub lethal toxicity in rabbits. Powdered seed of M. myristica (312 g) was extracted with 2.5 L of 70% (v/v) ethanol for 24 h followed by concentration under ...
Josiah, BO, Kemi, FA, Oluboade, OO
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Lesser Known Aromatic Plants in Nigeria [PDF]
, 2017 Herbs and spices are used in all cultures as natural foodstuffs and for medicinal purposes. Siphonochilus aethiopicus, Monodora myristica and Crateva adansonii are some of the spices which are not commonly used.
Igoli, John O., Igoli, Ngozichukwuka P.
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Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2020, Issue 1, 2020., 2020 Acacia polyacantha is a medicinal plant traditionally used to treat livestock diseases and gastrointestinal infections; our study was undertaken to evaluate the antistaphylococcal activities of the methanolic leaf, bark, and root extracts, fractions, and compounds from Acacia polyacantha against a panel of 14 multidrug‐resistant Staphylococcus ...
Fred A. Ashu +9 more
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A Review of the Health Implications of Heavy Metals in Food Chain in Nigeria
The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2020, Issue 1, 2020., 2020 Heavy metals such as Zn, Pb, Fe, and Cu are abundant in the environment and contribute largely to the sustainability and equilibrium of ecosystem processes. However, because of their bioaccumulation, nondegradability, and the excessive amounts in which they exist, these metals contaminate the food chain and subsequently become a source of toxicity to ...
Ugonna C. Nkwunonwo +3 more
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EVALUATION OF THE ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECT AND BIOACTIVE CONTENT OF MONODORA MYRISTICA SEED [PDF]
International Journal of Advanced Research, 2021 For many decades, the area of alternative medicine has attracted considerable attention from researchers worldwide. Interestingly, evidence abounds that affirms the efficacy of alternative medicine in the various healthcare domain. Moreso, the plants properties have been well explored relating to its medicinal compositions.
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Response of Storage Fungi of Onion (Allium cepa) to selected Botanicals [PDF]
, 2023 Onion (Allium cepa) produced bulbs are mostly lost after harvesting due to rots caused by fungi. Extracts of many plants are effective for control of fungal pathogens.
Obani, F. T.
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The State of Non-Timber Forest Products Trade in Yokadouma, Southeast Cameroon, 2018-2022 [PDF]
, 2023 Trade in non-timber forest products (NTFPs) has increased in southeast Cameroon in recent years. To identify which NTFP species have the most potential to contribute to local people's livelihoods, it is necessary to understand the demand for NTFPs.
Alidou Lytti +6 more
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Genetic diversity in African nutmeg (Monodora myristica) accessions from South Eastern Nigeria [PDF]
African Journal of Biotechnology, 2014 Twenty-one accessions of African nutmeg (Monodora myristica Gaertn. Dunal), an endangered spice plant, were collected from the South-East and South-South regions of Nigeria and analyzed for genetic diversity using random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers.
Uyoh, EA, Umego, C, Aikpokpodion, PO
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