Babasoji Omoniwa

University of Jos · Department of Science Laboratory Technology

Erectile dysfunction is characterized by an inability to obtain and sustain an erection good enough for satisfactory sexual performance. The prevalence is 57.4% in Nigeria. The aim of this research was to ascertain the acclaimed erectogenic potential of aqueous root extract of Dichrostachys cinerea (AREDC). Thirty sexually experienced male Wista...

This study evaluated the phytochemistry, male sexual function (MSF)-enhancing and toxicity potentials of aqueous root extract of G. erubescens (AREGE). For the MSF test, 30 rats were randomly divided into groups A, B, C, D, E and F, each group containing 5 rats. Group A represented the control and received only distilled water. Sexual dysfunction w...

Essential oils (EOs) are known to possess lethal effects on various pests and insects and are ecologically safe. The larvicidal and adulticidal activities of Helianthus annuus (L.) seed EO (HASEO) against Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and in silico inhibitory action of its GCMS constituents against Ae. aegypti acetylcholinesterase (AChE) were investigat...

Effects of saponin, tannins and glycoside isolated from aqueous extract of Galega officinalis on some biochemical parameters in alloxan-induced diabetic rats was examined in this study. Phytochemical screening of the aqueous extract of Galega officinalis showed it contains saponins, alkaloid, flavonoid, tannin, cardiac glycoside, phenol, resin, ter...

This study evaluated the phytochemistry, male sexual function (MSF)-enhancing and toxicity potentials of aqueous root extract of G. erubescens (AREGE). For the MSF test, 30 rats were randomly divided into groups A, B, C, D, E and F, each group containing 5 rats. Group A represented the control and received only distilled water. Sexual dysfunction w...

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of the leaf essential oil of C. sinensis harvested at 7.00a.m and 4.00p.m on some Liver and Kidney function indices of diabetic rats as well as investigate the effect of time of harvest on the observed effect. Experimental animals were divided into 4 groups (A, B, C and D). Diabetes mellitus was in...

Aim: The aim of this research was to evaluate the antidiabetic effect of aqueous bark extract of Ficus asperifolia on alloxan-induced diabetic rats and also to investigate its toxicity potential on the liver of albino rats. Place and Duration of Study: The research was carried out in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Natur...

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the antihyperglycemic activity of leaf essential oil of Citrus sinensis (Rutaceae) in alloxan –induced diabetic rats. Methodology: Diabetes was induced in albino rats by intraperitoneal administration of single dose of alloxan monohydrate (150 mg/kg body weight). The leaf essential oil of Citrus sinensi...

The effect of oral administration of aqueous leaf extract of Ficus asperilfolia on cardiac enzymes and lipid profile in albino rats was evaluated in this study. F. asperifolia is a highly medicinal plant that has been used in folk medicine for the treatment of ailments ranging from wound healing to diabetes. This plant is used without the knowledge...

Effects of saponin, tannins and glycoside isolated from aqueous extract of Galega officinalis on some biochemical parameters in alloxan-induced diabetic rats was examined in this study. Phytochemical screening of the aqueous extract of Galega officinalis showed it contains saponins, alkaloid, flavonoid, tannin, cardiac glycoside, phenol, resin, ter...

The aim of this study was to investigate the antihyperglycemic activity of leaf essential oil of Citrus sinensis (Rutaceae) in alloxan –induced diabetic rats. Diabetes was induced in albino rats by intraperitoneal administration of single dose of alloxan monohydrate (150 mg/kg body weight). The leaf essential oil of Citrus sinensis at a dose of 110...

Aim: The aim of this research was to evaluate the antidiabetic effect of aqueous bark extract of Ficus asperifolia on alloxan-induced diabetic rats and also to investigate its toxicity potential on the liver of albino rats. Place and Duration of Study: The research was carried out in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Natur...

Evaluation of antidiabetic and toxicity properties of F. asperifolia aqueous stem extract in normal and alloxan-induced diabetic rats.

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Thespesia garckeana (F. Hoffm.) Exell & Hillc. is called Gorontula (Kola of Tula) in Nigeria, Morojwa in Bostwana, and Thespesia garckeana in South Africa and is widely distributed across Africa. Its parts reportedly possess multiple medicinal properties and are employed for treating various diseases. In Tula, Gombe...

Kurga or makia-kia is a disease of neonates and infants, common to Plateau, Nassarawa and Kaduna states of Nigeria, and said to be more pathological in male children than female. Although the disease is well known among the local population, unfortunately, medical professionals have often denied the existence of such a disease due to the absence of...

Parinari curatellifolia and other Parinari species are used traditionally in many parts of Africa as a remedy for malaria among other diseases. To ascertain this folkloric claim, the antiplasmodial potential of ethanol extract of Parinari curatellifolia stem bark (EEPCSB) and n-hexane extract of Parinari curatellifolia stem bark (HEPCSB) on Plasmod...

Root extracts of Dichrostachys cinerea are used locally for the treatment of various medical conditions such as abdominal disorders, malaria, liver disorders, catarrh, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, oedema, blennorrhoea, orchitis, venereal diseases, pains, anaemia, infertility, gynaecological disorders and as an aphrodisiac. This stud...

Abstract The effect of oral administration of geophagic soil from Uzola on the liver of albino rats was evaluated in this study. Major oxides composition analysis showed the presence of SiO2 (55.70%), MnO (0.01%), Al2O3 (23.81%), Fe2O3 (3.03%) etc. Forty-five elements were detected and quantified. Zirconium had highest concentration (344.4ppm) foll...

Abstract The in vitro antiplasmodial activities of cold and hot aqueous extracts of Ochna schweinfurthiana leaf was evaluated against Plasmodium falciparum at concentrations 10, 20, 40 and 80 μg/ml. Parasitaemia was observed after 24, 48 and 72 hours under a light microscope at X100 magnification. The antiplasmodial activity of the extracts were co...

This study investigated the toxicity effect of leaf essential oil of Citrus sinensis (Rutaceae) on alloxan-induced diabetic rats, having confirmed its antidiabetic potential in previous study. Forty (40) male albino rats were randomly selected into 4 groups (A, B, C and D) of 10 rats each, representing (respectively) the Normal Control, Diabetic Co...

Corresponding author:<adejillian234@yahoo.com> This study investigated the toxicity effect of leaf essential oil of Citrus sinensis (Rutaceae) on alloxan-induced diabetic rats, having confirmed its antidiabetic potential in previous study. Forty (40) male albino rats were randomly selected into 4 groups (A, B, C and D) of 10 rats each, representing...

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of leaf essential oil of Citrus sinensis (Rutaceae) on haematological parameters of alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Methodology: Diabetes was induced in albino rats by intraperitoneal administration of single dose of alloxan monohydrate (150 mg/kg body weight). The leaf essential oil of Citrus...

Aim: To determine the trypanocidal activity of the crude ethanolic extract and phytochemical fractions of Garcinia kola seeds in Trypanosoma brucei brucei infected rats. Study Design: Trypanosoma brucei brucei infected rats were treated with the ethanolic crude extract, alkaloid, flavonoid, saponin and cardiac glycoside fractions of Garcinia kola s...

The effect of oral administration of aqueous leaf extract of Ficus asperifolia on cardiac enzymes and lipid profile in albino rats was checked in this study. Ficus asperifolia is a highly medicinal plant that has been used in folk medicine for the treatment of ailments ranging from wound healing to diabetes. This plant is used without the knowledge...

Background: Massularia acuminata has been claimed to be used in managingseveral ailments in folk medicine and in some instances substantiated withscientific data. This however has been without recourse to its safety. Therefore,aqueous stem extract of M. acuminata was evaluated for its effects on somefunction indices of the liver of male rats.Method...

Background: Massularia acuminata has been claimed to be used in managing several ailments in folk medicine and in some instances substantiated with scientific data. This however has been without recourse to its safety. Therefore, aqueous stem extract of M. acuminata was evaluated for its effects on some function indices of the liver of male rats. M...