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Neuro-protective and Neuro-curative effect of Vernonia Amygdalina in rat model of neurodegenerative disease

Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals, 2023
Background: In this study, we assessed the protective potential of Vernonia amygdalina methanolic extract on aluminum chloride- induced neurotoxicity damage in Wistar rats.
A.O Ajeleti, G.G Akunna, J.H Ojo, A. Irozuoke   +3 more
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Nutritional and Sensory Properties of Formulated Biscuits Supplemented with Vernonia amygdalina Del Leaves And Heteroclarias Spp Viscera Oil

Food ScienTech Journal
The high prevalence of nutrition-related health issues has spurred a growing interest in developing healthier snack alternatives. The aim of this study therefore was to develop and assess the sensory as well as the nutritional properties of biscuits ...
Omolola Soji-Omoniwa, Omolade Bosede Olugbenga, Phoebe Adedamola Adewuyi, Olatunji Peter Ajao, Daniel Olasunkanmi Awe, Pelumi Zecharaiah Olawale, Khadijah Adedolapo Badmos, Jubril Akinpelumi Omotosho   +7 more
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Green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using leaves extracts of neem (Azadirachta indica) and bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina)

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2019
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using Azadirachta indica and Vernonia amygdalina leaves extracts. Current nanotechnology research uses a lot of chemicals which are quite often toxic and flammable. In this research article, a simple and eco-
A.K. Nzekekwu, O.O. Abosede
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Phytochemical Analysis and Assessment of Antibacterial Efficacy of Vernonia amygdalina (Bitter Leaf) against Some Selected Clinical Bacterial Isolates

UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research, 2023
Vernonia amygdalina is a plant known to contain substances with reported antimicrobial properties against various microorganisms. This study therefore, aimed at assessing the antibacterial properties of Vernonia amygdalina extract against some clinical ...
Auwal Magaji, Zinat Mahmud, Aminu Mustafa   +2 more
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Nine species from Madagascar are moved from Vernonia to Distephanus (Compositae, Vernonieae)

PhytoKeys, 2017
The genus Distephanus is native to Madagascar, the Mauritius, central and southern Africa, Yemen (Socotra Island), and China. The majority of the diversity is found in Madagascar.
Vicki A. Funk, Harold Robinson
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Antioxidant Properties and In-Vitro Radical Scavenging Activities of Tannin-Rich and Flavonoid-Rich Fraction of Annona senegelensis and Vernonia amygdalina leaves

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2022
Medicinal Plants have demonstrated history of managing some ailments caused by free radicals as a result of some chemical constituents they possess. This study was aimed at assessing antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties of Tannin-rich and ...
O. Ajah, C.C. Unegbu, P.O. Alaebo, C.E. Odo   +3 more
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THE BOLIVIAN SPECIES OF VERNONIA

American Journal of Botany, 1923
Rapid progress has been made in extending knowledge of the flora of Bolivia during the past quarter-century. Bang and Buchtien, stationed in the country, have distributed numerous specimens, several European botanists have collected in it, particularly along its southern boundary, and the expeditions of Rusby, Williams, and White have been especially ...
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Sesquiterpene lactones from Vernonia [PDF]

Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 1991
Some informations about the sesquiterpene lactones isolated from Brazilian species of Vernonia are described, as well the results of tests developed with such compounds with respect to their anti-feedant, molluscicide, antimicrobial and analgesic properties.
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Review of phytochemical and antioxidant properties of Ethiopian medicinal plants

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Ethiopia possesses a rich ethnobotanical heritage and diverse medicinal flora that play an important role in traditional healthcare. Many Ethiopian medicinal plants contain bioactive phytochemicals with potential antioxidant properties. This capital of indigenous knowledge has contributed to the documentation of different medicinal plants that
Endalamaw Yihune, Amare Bitew Mekonnen, Getahun Yemata   +2 more
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Vernonia amygdalina Ethanol Extract Protects against Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity via TGFβ, Cytochrome c, and Apoptosis

Molecules, 2023
Doxorubicin (DOX) has been extensively utilized in cancer treatment. However, DOX administration has adverse effects, such as cardiac injury. This study intends to analyze the expression of TGF, cytochrome c, and apoptosis on the cardiac histology of ...
Rony Abdi Syahputra, Urip Harahap, Yahdiana Harahap, Andayana Puspitasari Gani, Aminah Dalimunthe, Amer Ahmed, Satirah Zainalabidin   +6 more
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