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

Phytopharmaceutical properties of herbal teas circulating in the Nigerian market

Isimi Christianah
  • Isimi Christianah
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Raw Materials Development, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Kokonne Ekere
  • Kokonne Ekere
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Raw Materials Development, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Okoh Judith
  • Okoh Judith
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Raw Materials Development, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Olubunmi Olayemi
  • Olubunmi Olayemi
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Raw Materials Development, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Ogbatuluenyi Darlington
  • Ogbatuluenyi Darlington
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Raw Materials Development, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Asogwa Godwin
  • Asogwa Godwin
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Raw Materials Development, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Aminu Musa
  • Aminu Musa
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
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Martins Emeje
  • Martins Emeje
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Raw Materials Development, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abuja, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 21 September 2016
  •  Accepted: 21 December 2016
  •  Published: 22 December 2016

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