Phytochemicals

Evaluation of the Antibacterial Potential of Salvia hispanica (Chia Seeds) Against Selected Bacteria

Medicinal plants have long been explored for their therapeutic potential, especially in the search for new antimicrobial agents to address rising antibiotic resistance. Salvia hispanica (chia seeds) has attracted scientific interest due to its rich bioactive profile and associated health benefits. This study investigates the phytochemical composition and antimicrobial activity of aqueous and ethanolic seed extracts.
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Osayi Brenda Isichei-Ukah
Judith Obianuju Izuagba
Osaretin Aduba

Cytogenotoxicity Investigation on Three Commonly Sold Antimalarial Herbal Recipes in Southwest Nigeria Using Root Mitosis Allium cepa and Mouse Bone Marrow Micronucleus Assays

Malaria remains a major public health concern in Nigeria and some other African countries due to the high cost of its treatment with synthetic/orthodox medicines that are even resisted by Plasmodium species. Therefore, a significant number of people are using antimalarial herbal medicines that have not been toxicologically confirmed to be safe for the prevention and treatment of malaria.
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Akinboro Akeem
Olayioye Adesanya
Oyelami Fikayo Mary
Olaniran Abdulrazaq
Babalola Teniola Adefunke
Buhari Halimat Omoloa
Abidoye Ayobami Ademola
Oyekunle Damilola Deborah
Adeniran Mayowa Emmanuel
Olawale Anuoluwapo
Adedapo Sofiyat Omolara

Chemical Composition and in vitro Antioxidant Properties of Hexane and Methanol Extract of Sesamum indicum Seeds Obtained from Kogi State, Nigeria

The chemical composition and in vitro properties of hexane and methanol extract of Sesamum indicum seeds (SIS) obtained from Kogi State, Nigeria were evaluated.

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Ukpabi-Ugo, Jacinta Chigozie
Anosike, Chioma Assumpta
Chukwuma, Enyinna Wisdom

Phytochemical Screening and GCMS Profile of Bioactive Natural Products in Ethanolic Root Extract of Uvaria ovate

Phytochemical and gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GCMS) analysis of the ethanolic extract of Uvaria ovata (Uo) roots was carried out. Phytochemical analysis showed high amounts of alkaloids, tannins and flavonoids, moderate amounts of saponins, terpenes and cardiac glycosides, while steroids and phenols were found in little quantities. Gas chromatography and mass spectrometry analysis revealed the presence of eleven compounds, of which D-Streptamine and Cystine were prominent.

AuthorName(s)
Idam, B.U.*
Ebisintei P.
Nwankwo, A.A.
Ejim, C.I.
Akpe, C.E.
Elendu, M.U.
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