African Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0816
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPP
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 2288

Full Length Research Paper

Pharmacognostic evaluation and antisickling activity of the leaves of Peperomia pellucida (L.) HBK (Piperaceae)

T. A. Abere*
  • T. A. Abere*
  • Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City. PMB 1154, Nigeria.
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S. O. Okpalaonyagu
  • S. O. Okpalaonyagu
  • Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City. PMB 1154, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 19 January 2015
  •  Accepted: 25 March 2015
  •  Published: 08 June 2015

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