Esther Funmilayo Adeogun

This study investigated the nutritional, elemental mineral and modulatory activity of the crude stem back extract of Entandrophragma utile (EU) on the plasma levels of some liver enzymes and biomolecules in carbon tetrachloride-intoxicated albino Wistar rats. The EU extract was screened for its nutritional and elemental mineral properties. Modulatory activity of EU was tested using twenty-five male rats (120 – 150 g), which were randomized into five groups and fed rat chow and water ad libitum throughout the experiment. Group I (control) was administered distilled water only.

he earth harbours a rich source of medicinal plants which are used in the treatment of various ailments. Aqueous and ethanol extracts of Chrysophyllum albidum root were assayed for their phytochemical content and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity using standard methods. The total phenolic, flavonoid and proanthocyanidin contents were quantified. In vitro anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated using membrane stabilization, proteinase inhibitory activity and protein denaturation assay at various concentrations.