Journal of
Medicinal Plants Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Med. Plants Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0875
  • DOI: 10.5897/JMPR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 3835

Full Length Research Paper

Acute toxicity, antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activity of the essential oil of fresh fruits of Piper guineense Schum & Thonn (Piperaceae) in rodents

Idris Ajayi Oyemitan*
  • Idris Ajayi Oyemitan*
  • Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, 220005, Nigeria. Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Walter Sisulu University, Nelson Mandela Drive Campus, Mthatha, South Africa.
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Fatmat Kolawole
  • Fatmat Kolawole
  • Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, 220005, Nigeria
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Adebola Omowumi Oyedeji
  • Adebola Omowumi Oyedeji
  • Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Walter Sisulu University, Nelson Mandela Drive Campus, Mthatha, South Africa.
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  •  Received: 01 October 2014
  •  Accepted: 21 October 2014
  •  Published: 25 October 2014

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