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Antibacterial and antifungal evaluation of hydroethanol extracts of the leaves and fruits (with seeds and without seeds) of Xylopia aethiopica

Environmental Disease
Background: Medicinal plants and their extracts are often used as folk medicine in developing countries for the management and/or prevention of diseases. This study evaluated the antimicrobial activities of the hydroethanol extracts of the leaves, fruits
Loveth Amenaghawon Emokpae, Helen Ogefere, Rachel Okojie, Nosakhare Odeh Eghafona   +3 more
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Analgesic effects of an ethanol extract of the fruits of Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A. Rich (Annonaceae) and the major constituent, xylopic acid in murine models

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2012
Background: Fruit extracts of Xylopia aethiopica are used traditionally in the management of pain disorders including rheumatism, headache, colic pain, and neuralgia.
Eric Woode, Elvis O Ameyaw, Eric Boakye-Gyasi, Wonder K. M. Abotsi   +3 more
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Antiulcerogenic and mucogenic activity of xylopia aethiopica fruit extract in rat

Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 2013
Prolong administration of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, alcohol, irritants and stress can cause peptic ulcer. In the present investigation, the effect of indomethacin, alcohol and hypothermia induced stress on Xylopia aethiopicafed rats was studied. Peptic ulcers were induced by oral administration of indomethacin (50mg/kg) or alcohol (10ml/kg)
Okwari, OO, Nneli, RO, Osim, EE
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Phytochemical Screening and Biochemical Effects of Aqueous Seed Extract of Xylopiaaethiopica (Uda) on SelectedHaematological Indices in Male Wistar Albino Rats

The Bioscientist, 2014
The biochemical effects of aqueous seed extract of Xylopia aethiopica (uda) were determined on selected haematological indices of male Wistar albino rats using standard methods.
B.N. Enemchukwu, S.O. Erimujor, K.I. Ubaoji   +2 more
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Median Lethality Dose of Xylopia aethiopica Fruit Ethanol Extract

Journal of Analytical Techniques and Research, 2019
The present study was designed to assess the median lethality dose of Xylopia aethiopica fruit ethanol extract (XAFEE) administration on sixteen albino rats. The animals were assigned to four groups (n=4). Each group was administered orally as single arithmetic doses of 1000 mg/kg b.w, 2000 mg/kg b.w, 3000 mg/kg b.w and 4000 mg/kg b.w respectively. The
Akinloye OA, Ayodele PF, Ore A
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Connaissance ethnobotanique, valeurs socioculturelles et conservation du poivrier de Guinée de Xylopia aethiopica (DUNAL) A. RICH ) au Sud-Bénin

Revue Ecosystèmes et Paysages
Les épices sauvages jouent un rôle essentiel dans l’alimentation, la santé et la culture des populations rurales en Afrique de l’Ouest. Parmi elles, le poivrier de Guinée (Xylopia aethiopica (Dunal) A.
Ayékotchami Jacques Calver Dossou , Hermann Cyr Toni, Mohamed Ayaka, Adandé Belarmain Fandohan   +3 more
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Chemical Constituents and Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Essential Oil from Dried Seeds of Xylopia aethiopica

Biochemistry Research International
The study aimed to investigate the chemical composition and antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of the essential oil from dried seeds of Xylopia aethiopica. The essential oil was obtained by hydrodistillation and analyzed by GC/FID and GC/MS.
Samba Fama Ndoye, Yoro Tine, Insa Seck, Lalla Aicha Ba, Seydou Ka, Ismaila Ciss, Abda Ba, Seynabou Sokhna, Moussa Ndao, Rokhaya Sylla Gueye, Nango Gaye, Abdoulaye Diop, Jean Costa, Julien Paolini, Matar Seck   +14 more
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Semen Characteristics and Hematology of Nigerian Local Cocks Fed Varying Dietary Levels of Ethiopian Pepper Fruit Meal

Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 2019
SUMMARY: This study evaluated the effect of Ethiopian pepper (Xylopia aethiopica) fruit meal (EPFM) on the semen quality and hematology of Nigerian light ecotype local cocks.
I.E. Uzochukwu, B.C. Amaefule, C.N. Aba, N.W. Nnajiofor, N.S. Machebe, H.N. Foleng   +5 more
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Biology assessment of the medicinal properties and components of the blend of three indigenous essential oils (Syzygium aromaticum, Monodora myristica, and Xylopia aethiopica) from Africa [PDF]

Bulletin of Natural Sciences Research
The essential oils of Syzygium aromaticum, Monodora myristica, and Xylopia aethiopica have been used widely in Africa for medicinal purposes. This work is aimed at finding out the combined medicinal efficacy of the three essential oils.
Awojide Shola Hezekiah, Adeyemo Abayomi Gideon, Adeyemo Aminat Adebola, Blessing Elijah Titilayo, Anifowose Adebanjo Jacob, Oladipo-Olalekan Omolara, Adeniyi Emmanuel Oluwafemi, Abdulazeez Ummuhani Titilayo   +7 more
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The Curative and Prophylactic Effects of Xylopic Acid on Plasmodium berghei Infection in Mice

Journal of Parasitology Research, 2013
Efforts have been intensified to search for more effective antimalarial agents because of the observed failure of some artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) treatments of malaria in Ghana.
J. N. Boampong, E. O. Ameyaw, B. Aboagye, K. Asare, S. Kyei, J. H. Donfack, E. Woode   +6 more
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