Phytochemical

Antibacterial Efficacy of Carica papaya (Pawpaw) Seeds against Some Clinical Bacterial Isolates

The increase in antibacterial resistance has led to the urgent need for novel therapeutic agents, and recently, plant-based antibacterials have emerged as a promising substitute. This study aimed to investigate the antibacterials activity of the aqueous and ethanol extracts of the Carica papaya seeds against Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus. C. papaya seeds were collected, dried, and ground into powder, followed by the extraction of their bioactive compounds using water and ethanol solvents.
AuthorName(s)
Rachel Obhade‬ Okojie
Samson Samuel Ikhayere

Phytochemical and Proximate Evaluation of Fresh and Spoilt Fruits of Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Sold in Five Major Markets in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Tomatoes contribute to healthy, well-balanced diet. They are rich in minerals, vitamins, essential amino acids, sugar and dietary fibres. It contains much vitamin B and C, iron and phosphorus. Tomato fruits are consumed fresh in salads or cooked in sauces, soup and meat or fish dishes. Phytochemical compounds are desirable compounds in our food because of their antioxidant properties. The study of phytochemical and proximate evaluation of fresh and spoilt tomatoes fruits obtained from five markets in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria was carried out.

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Chime, Anthonia Odinita
Aiwansoba, Raymond Osa

Effect of Acute Administration of Ethanol Extract of Cannabis sativa Leaf on Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Male and Female Wistar Rats

Departmentof Human Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria.

Comparative Proximate, Vitamins, Minerals and Phytochemical Analysis of Cola rostrata K. Schum. and Cola parchycarpa K. Schum

Cola rostrata and Cola parchycarpa are under-utilized indigenous kola plants, known as achicha by the Igbo natives in Nigeria, whose fruit pulps are edible and tasty. The proximate, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals constituent of the fruit epicarp, fruit pulp and seed of C. rostrata and C. parchycarpa were evaluated using standard analytical laboratory procedures. The results revealed that C. rostrata and C. parchycarpa fruit pulps contained high moisture contents (56.56 % and 58.83 %) and carbohydrates (31.30 % and 55.39 %) respectively.

AuthorName(s)
F.E. Mukah
G.G.E. Osuagwu
M.D. Ogbu
R.C. Nnamani
L.C. Ugwu
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