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

Medicinal plants used in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders in some parts of Southwest Nigeria

Mubo A. Sonibare*
  • Mubo A. Sonibare*
  • Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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Ibukun O. Ayoola
  • Ibukun O. Ayoola
  • Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 30 August 2014
  •  Accepted: 02 September 2015
  •  Published: 15 October 2015

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