[HTML][HTML] Phytochemistry and pharmacological compounds present in scent leaf: A review

GI Edo, PO Samuel, S Ossai, SC Nwachukwu… - Food Chemistry …, 2023 - Elsevier
This article explores the phytochemistry and pharmacology of scent leaf, also known as
African basil or Ocimum gratissimum. Scent leaf has been traditionally used in herbal …

[HTML][HTML] Proximate composition and health benefit of Roselle leaf (Hibiscus sabdariffa). Insight on food and health benefits

GI Edo, PO Samuel, AN Jikah, GO Oloni… - Food Chemistry …, 2023 - Elsevier
Zobo leaves, also known as Roselle leaves are leaves of the Malvaceae plant Hibiscus
sabdariffa, they are a common culinary ingredient as well as a traditional medicine in many …

[HTML][HTML] Quality evaluation of value-added nutritious biscuit with high antidiabetic properties from blends of wheat flour and oyster mushroom

JO Owheruo, GI Edo, DT Oluwajuyitan… - Food Chemistry …, 2023 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to produce biscuit from blend of mushroom flour and wheat flour.
The composite flour was at 0, 10, 20, 30 and 40% level of mushroom inclusion. The biscuit …

[HTML][HTML] Biological and bioactive components of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina leaf): insight on health and nutritional benefits. A review

GI Edo, PO Samuel, AN Jikah, FO Onoharigho… - Food Chemistry …, 2023 - Elsevier
Recently, significant attention has been paid to the biologically active substances in plants
that aid in preventing, treating or delaying diseases brought on by inflammatory and …

[HTML][HTML] Cyperus esculentus (tiger nut): An insight into its bioactive compounds, biological activities, nutritional and health benefits

GI Edo, FO Onoharigho, AN Jikah, GO Oloni… - Food Chemistry …, 2023 - Elsevier
Physiologically important qualities and nutritional benefits prove the value of tiger nut.
Phytochemicals like flavonoids, alkaloids, fat, fatty acids and etcetera that are abundant …

[HTML][HTML] Silver nanoparticles improve the fungicidal properties of Rhazya stricta decne aqueous extract against plant pathogens

SA Al-Sahli, F Al-Otibi, RI Alharbi, M Amina… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
One of the most promising, non-toxic, and biocompatible developments for many biological
activities is the green synthesis of nanoparticles from plants. In this work, we investigated the …

Nutritional immunological effects and mechanisms of chemical constituents from the homology of medicine and food

GI Edo, W Ndudi, RS Makia, AN Jikah, E Yousif… - Phytochemistry …, 2024 - Springer
The idea that food and medicine are similar has a long history, many substances have also
been used both as food and traditional treatment remedies. Several plant-based therapeutic …

[HTML][HTML] A review of the therapeutic potential of sulfur compounds in Allium sativum

AN Jikah, GI Edo, RS Makia, E Yousif, TS Gaaz… - Measurement: Food, 2024 - Elsevier
Allium sativum (garlic) has long been known as a very valuable plant for the management of
numerous diseases even from time immemorial. The plant exhibits antimicrobial activities …

Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory potential of zingiber officinale on adjuvant-induced arthritis

GI Edo, FO Onoharigho, KA Kasar… - Advances in Traditional …, 2024 - Springer
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is an herb utilized all over the world for its extensive
phytochemical properties. This study aims to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of …

Traditional fermented foods of Nigeria: microbiological safety and health benefits

W Ndudi, GI Edo, PO Samuel, AN Jikah… - Journal of Food …, 2024 - Springer
In the context of Nigeria's societal advancement regarding consumers' economic status,
access to food, nutritional well-being, and overall health, traditional fermented foods play a …