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Analysis of haematological effects of Picralima nitida

Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023
The protective effects of the leaf powder of Picralima nitida in male rats were evaluated to establish its haematopoietic potential. To achieve this, albino rats (n = 30), weighing 120 - 160g were grouped into 5, labelled A to E.
Ufelle Silas Anayo, Onyekwelu Kenechukwu, Chikwendu Chiedozie Kenechi Enugu Campus, Nigeria   +3 more
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Antioxidant and Antimalarial Activities of Methanol Extract of Picralima nitida Root Bark

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2023
Ethnomedically, the root, stem bark, seed or leaves of Picralima nitida are relevant in local preparations as antimalaria, antipyretic, antihypertensive and gastrointestinal agents.
O. Erharuyi, A. O. Eze, V. O. Imieje, S. E. Aghahowa, A. Falodun   +4 more
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Alpha-Amylase Inhibition and Antioxidative Capacity of Some Antidiabetic Plants Used by the Traditional Healers in Southeastern Nigeria. [PDF]

ScientificWorldJournal, 2017
Oxidative stress plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome including diabetes mellitus (DM). The inhibition of alpha‐amylase is an important therapeutic target in the regulation of postprandial increase of blood glucose in diabetic patients.
Oyedemi SO, Oyedemi BO, Ijeh II, Ohanyerem PE, Coopoosamy RM, Aiyegoro OA.   +5 more
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Isolation and Pharmacological Characterization of Six Opioidergic Picralima nitida Alkaloids. [PDF]

J Nat Prod, 2021
The seeds of the akuamma tree ( Picralima nitida ) have been used as a traditional treatment for pain and fever. Previous studies have attributed these effects to a series of indole alkaloids found within the seed extracts; however, these pharmacological studies were significantly limited in scope.
Creed SM, Gutridge AM, Argade MD, Hennessy MR, Friesen JB, Pauli GF, van Rijn RM, Riley AP.   +7 more
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Moisture-Dependent Physical Properties of Àbèèrè (Picralima nitida) Seeds

Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment, 2015
Some relevant engineering properties of Àbèèrè (Picralima nitida) seeds are needed for the design of its processing equipments. The geometric, gravimetric and frictional properties of Àbèèrè seed in the moisture content ranges of 7.98% - 47.77% (wb) were
A. K. Aremu, A. S. Duduyemi
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Investigation of Some Oxidative Stress Parameters in Drosophila Melanogaster Exposed to Lead and Treated with Picralima Nitida

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2023
Picralima nitida is a plant used as herb in ethno-medicine for management of several health conditions. . Drosophila melanogaster is a species of fly referred to as the fruit fly.
J. O. Osunbor, A. D. Orobor
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Effect of climate and habitat on morphological characteristics and fruit production of Picralima nitida (Stapf) in West Africa

Journal of Environmental Geography, 2023
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Ghislain Comlan Akabassi, Elie Antoine Padonou, Gbodja Houéhanou François Gbesso, Achille Ephrem Assogbadjo, Noël Zirihi Guede   +4 more
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Ethnobotanical Survey and Cercaricidal Activity Screening of Medicinal Plants Used for Schistosomiasis Treatment in Atwima‐Nwabiagya District, Ashanti Region, Ghana

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023
This study focused on documenting and evaluating the cercaricidal activity of medicinal plants used for schistosomiasis treatment in an endemic area in Ghana. Through semistructured questionnaires, personal interviews with herbalists in communities surrounding the Barekese dam in the Atwima‐Nwabiagya district, where the disease is endemic, were carried
Evelyn Asante-Kwatia, Lord Gyimah, Arnold Donkor Forkuo, William Kofi Anyan, Makafui Adzo Gbemu, Francis Ackah Armah, Abraham Yeboah Mensah, Lizandra Guidi Magalhães   +7 more
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The methanol leaf extract of Picralima nitida mitigated cisplatin-induced toxicities in rats through nuclear factor kappa beta, cardiac troponin, mineralocorticoid receptor, and Nrf2 signaling pathways [PDF]

Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology, 2022
Introduction: Cisplatin (CP)-induced toxicity involves oxidative stress and Picralima nitida is rich in natural antioxidants hence its methanol leaf extract was used to mitigate the toxic effect of CP.Methods: Forty rats divided into four groups of 10 ...
Adeolu Alex Adedapo, Ademola Afeez Yusuf, Olufunke Olubunmi Falayi, Iyanuoluwa Omolola Ogunmiluyi, Blessing Seun Ogunpolu, Temidayo Olutayo Omobowale, Ademola Adetokunbo Oyagbemi, Olumuyiwa Abiola Adejumobi, Oluwafemi Omoniyi Oguntibeju, Momoh Audu Yakubu, Fred Bayo Yakubu   +10 more
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Acute and Subchronic Toxicity Studies on the Aqueous Extract of the Plant Mixture (Bidens pilosa and Cymbopogon citratus Aerial Parts) in Rat Model

Journal of Toxicology, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022
Bidens pilosa (B. pilosa) and Cymbopogon citratus (C. citratus) are plants used individually or in combination in the traditional treatment of several ailments such as cardiovascular disorders. In order to valorise their traditional use, a toxicological study was conducted on the aqueous extract of the mixture of aerial parts of B.
Yannick Carlos Tcheutchoua, Danielle Claude Bilanda, Yolande Sandrine Mengue Ngadena, Paul Désiré Djomeni Dzeufiet, Pascal Emmanuel Owona, Ronald Bidingha á Goufani, Rodrigue Ngapout Fifen, Lohik Mbolang Nguegan, Michel Noubom, Théophile Dimo, Pierre Kamtchouing, Yasmina Abd Elhakim   +11 more
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