August 2017

Phytochemical and zootechnical studies of Physalis peruviana L. leaves exposured to streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

This is a phytochemical and zootechnical study on Physalis peruviana leaves in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. This was part of a scientific development program of plant resources used in Congolese traditional medicine for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in which individual and community consequences are well established. Different fractions with hexane, ethyl acetate and the residue were obtained from the...

Author(s): C. N. Fokunang, F. K. Mushagalusa, E. Tembe-Fokunang, J. Ngoupayo, B. Ngameni, L. N. Njinkio, J. N. Kadima, F. A. Kechia, B. Atogho-Tiedeu, W. F. Mbacham and B. T. Ngadjui

August 2017

Pharmacognostic studies and elemental analysis of Cassytha filiformis Linn

Cassytha filiformis, a leafless and perennial vine with small scales as a replacement of the leaves is currently being used in the treatment of various disease conditions such as jaundice. Macroscopic/ organoleptic characters, microscopic, chemo-microscopic characters, numerical standards, and elemental analysis were determined from the whole plant of C. filiformis. Findings from this study revealed the presence of some...

Author(s): Adamu A. Ambi, Garba F. Nuru, Ahmed T. Mora and Abubakar Ahmad