African Journal of
Pure and Applied Chemistry

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pure Appl. Chem.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0840
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPAC
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 368

Full Length Research Paper

Phytochemical screening of the leaf extracts of Hyptis spicigera plant

Z. Ladan*
  • Z. Ladan*
  • National Research Institute for Chemical Technology, Private Mail Bag 1052, Zaria, Nigeria.
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J. O. Amupitan
  • J. O. Amupitan
  • Department of Chemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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O. A. Oyewale
  • O. A. Oyewale
  • Department of Chemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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R. G. Ayo
  • R. G. Ayo
  • Division of Agricultural Colleges, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
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E. Temple
  • E. Temple
  • Department of Chemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
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E. O. Ladan
  • E. O. Ladan
  • National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 04 March 2014
  •  Accepted: 07 May 2014
  •  Published: 31 May 2014

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