D. E. Okwu

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Phytochemical constituents of some Nigerian medicinal plants
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The significance of the plants in traditional medicine and the importance of the distribution of these chemical constituents were discussed with respect to the role of these plants in ethnomedicine in Nigeria.
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Evaluation of the chemical composition of two Nigerian medicinal plants
Nigerian medicinal plants (Aspilia africana and Bryophyllum pinnatum) were analyzed for their chemical composition, vitamins and minerals. The results revealed the presence of bioactive constituents…
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Evaluation of The Chemical Composition of Indigenous Spices and Flavouring Agents
THE POTENTIALS OF OCIMUM GRATISSIMUM, PENRGULARIA EXTENSA AND TETRAPLEURA TETRAPTERA AS SPICE AND FLAVOURING AGENTS
The work reports the chemical evaluation, nutritional and flavouring properties of Ocimum gratissimum, Pengularia extensa and Tetrapleura tetraptera. The spices contain crude protein (7.44%-17.50%),…
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Mineral and nutritive value of Dennettia tripetala fruits
Introduction . Dennettia tripetala G. Baker (Annonaceae), or pepper fruit tree, is a well-known Nigerian spicy medicinal plant. The mineral, vitamin and nutrient composition of the fruit of Dennettia…
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Evaluation of the chemical composition of Dacryodes edulis and Raphia hookeri Mann and Wendl exudates used in herbal medicine in south eastern Nigeria.
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The results indicate that exudates of Dacroydes edulis and Raphia hookeri can be potential sources of feedstock for the pharmaceutical industry.
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Evaluation of the Phytochemical Composition of Mango (Mangifera indica Linn) Stem Bark and Leaves
The phytochemical contents and medicinal values of Mangifera Indica stem barks and leaves were investigated. The results showed that the plant parts contain the presence of bioactive compounds…
Citrus Fruits: A Rich Source of Phytochemicals and their Roles in Human Health A Review
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The protective effects of citrus flavonoids and carotenoids against cancer, tumor growth, cardio diseases and macular degeneration along with various healing benefits and nutritional values of citrus fruits have been discussed.
Phytochemical composition and in vitro antifungal activity screening of extracts from citrus plants against Fusarium oxysporum of okra plant (Hibiscus esculentus).
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An analysis of chemical composition showed that the most active geranoxycumarine, triclosan, benzetonine, limonin and nomilin contained in grapefruit and sweet orange have high alkaloids and phenolic phytoconstituents.
Phytochemical screening and mineral composition of chewing sticks in South Eastern Nigeria
Phytochemical screening of the stems of Garcinia kola, Dennettia tripetala, Acioa barteri, Dialium guineense, Maesobotrya barteri, Mallotus oppositifolius and Psidium guajava which are commonly used…
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