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Evaluation of the Effect of Xylopia Aethiopica on the Hormonal Profile of Vertebrates

, 2022
Abstract Xylopia aethiopica is normally used as a major spice in pepper soup for post parturient women. Their spouses are advised to eat the nutrient-rich pepper soup with their wives. The aim of this study is to investigate how this spice affects the hormone profile of male and female vertebrates using albino rats.
Oluchi Nnenna Nwankudu, Amarachi Rejoice Chibundu   +1 more
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Combinative phytochemical compositions and antimicrobial activities of Xylopia aethiopica and Sida acuta extracts

German Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Biomaterials
Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A. Rich. and Sida acuta Burm.f. are widely recognized for their traditional medicinal properties in treating various ailments.
Reuben Essel Arhin, Elorm Adri-Walters, Henry Kwadwo Hackman, Paa Kwesi Gordon, Mark Addo Appenteng, Andrew Gordon   +5 more
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Contraceptive Efficacy of Aqueous Extract of Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A.Rich. Fruit in Female Sprague Dawley Rats

Traditional and Integrative Medicine, 2023
Globally, herbal contraceptives remain a viable option for women in rural settlements with unmet contraceptive needs. Pharmacological reports of the male contraceptive potential of Xylopia aethiopica fruit exist in literature, but there is a paucity of ...
Babatunde Ebenezer Ajayi, Yetunde Adesola Odueke, Favour Marian Ibrahim, Macdonald Ighodaro, Janet Titilayo Bamgbose   +4 more
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Hematological Variation in Female Wistar Rats Treated with Aqueous Extract of Xylopia aethiopica Fruit

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2023
Xylopia Aethiopica which belongs to the family of Annonceae   is a broad-spectrum medicinal plant that has received worldwide recognition. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of consumption of aqueous extract of Xylopia Aethiopica on ...
G. N. Azekhumen, M. I. Ebomoyi
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Antibiofilm and Enzyme Inhibitory Potentials of Two Annonaceous Food Spices, African Pepper (Xylopia aethiopica) and African Nutmeg (Monodora myristica)

Foods, 2020
Food pathogens represent an important health threat, and it is relevant to study the effect of foodstuffs such as spices which can inhibit bacterial growth.
Alfred Ngenge Tamfu, Ozgur Ceylan, Selcuk Kucukaydin, Mehmet Ozturk, Mehmet Emin Duru, Rodica Mihaela Dinica   +5 more
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Phenolic content and antimicrobial potentials of Xylopia aethiopica and Myristica argentea

Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 2009
The Folin-Ciocalteu method was used to quantify the total phenolics in the aqueous extract of two spices, Xylopia aethiopica and Myristica argentea. A modified agar streak dilution method was used to assess the susceptibility of Escherichia coli and ...
Mercy Esekhiagbe, Mark-Maria Uzuazokaro Agatemor, Christian Agatemor   +2 more
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Toxicological Effects of Ethanolic Stem Bark Extract of Xylopia Aethiopica on Testicular Oxidative Stress Markers and Histology of Male Rats

Biology, Medicine & Natural Product Chemistry, 2020
Impairment in testicular function can occur through perturbations in testicular oxidative stress markers and histology. Xylopia aethiopica (XE) is used to enhance fertility in males, but with information gap on its effect on testicular oxidative stress ...
Elias Adikwu, Ben Ehigiator
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The Effect Of Xylopia Aethiopica (Uda) On Intraocular Pressure

Journal of the Nigerian Optometric Association, 2010
No Abstracts. Keywords: Intraocular pressure, Ethno-medicine, Saponin, Anonecaine.
Uzodike, E, Onuoha, I
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Tetrapleura tetraptera and Xylopia aethiopica Consumption Fluctuate Estrogen Levels

Scholars International Journal of Anatomy and Physiology, 2023
Extract of Tetrapleura tetraptera and Xylopia aethiopica have been used in the management and treatment of various ailments. This study investigated and compared the effects of ethanolic extract of both plants on estrogen in female wistar rats. Twenty-four rats were randomly divided into eight groups (n=3): one group for control and groups 2-8 served ...
Jimmy Etukudo Okon, Bassey Grace Edet, Nwachukwu Favour Obed, Amagwu, Patrick Iberi   +3 more
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Evaluation of the potential of some local spices as stored grain protectants against the maize weevil Sitophilus zeamais Mots (Coleoptera: Curculionidae

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2005
Five local spices (Piper guineense, Allium sativum, Afromomum melequata, Xylopia aethiopica and Tetrapleura tetraptera) were evaluated in the laboratory for their ability to protect stored maize against infestation by S. zeamais.
IO Udo
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