Piper Species: A Comprehensive Review on Their Phytochemistry, Biological Activities and Applications

B Salehi, ZA Zakaria, R Gyawali, SA Ibrahim… - Molecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
Piper species are aromatic plants used as spices in the kitchen, but their secondary
metabolites have also shown biological effects on human health. These plants are rich in …

The use of black pepper (Piper guineense) as an ecofriendly antimicrobial agent to fight foodborne microorganisms

ME Abd El-Hack, NA El-Shall, NI El-Kasrawy… - … Science and Pollution …, 2022 - Springer
Consumers demand clean-label food products, necessitating the search for new, natural
antimicrobials to meet this demand while ensuring food safety. This review aimed at …

The role of spices in nutrition and health: a review of three popular spices used in Southern Nigeria

HA Ogbunugafor, CG Ugochukwu… - Food quality and …, 2017 - academic.oup.com
OBJECTIVES Spices are increasingly finding other useful roles in healthcare aside their
primary use as organoleptic enhancers in culinary. Several herbs and spices are currently …

Chemical composition and antioxidant activities of some indigenous spices consumed in Nigeria

H Ene-Obong, NO Onuoha, L Aburime, O Mbah - Food chemistry, 2018 - Elsevier
The chemical compositions and antioxidant capacities of seven spices consumed in
Southern Nigeria were determined. They were purchased from majors markets in the study …

In vitro antidiabetic potentials, antioxidant activities and phytochemical profile of african black pepper (Piper guineense)

LA Sulaimon, EO Anise, EM Obuotor, TA Samuel… - Clinical …, 2020 - Springer
Background Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder of glucose metabolism and
management of blood glucose level is the hallmark in the treatment of this disease. The …

Biochemical and histological effects of ethanolic extracts of fruits of Xylopia aethiopica and seeds and leaves of Piper guineense on liver and kidney function in male …

C Imo, KA Arowora, CS Ezeonu, J Ikwebe… - Future Journal of …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background The fruits of Xylopia aethiopica and seeds and leaves of Piper
guineense are commonly used as spices. Due to their wide use in nutrition and traditional …

[HTML][HTML] Some common West African spices with antidiabetic potential: A review

K Okaiyeto, RI Adeoye, OO Oguntibeju - Journal of King Saud University …, 2021 - Elsevier
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder of glucose metabolism, which is associated with an
elevated level of glucose (hyperglycemia) in the blood. The unhealthy eating habit of …

Effect of ginger, garlic and negro pepper on gut microbes, gut histomorphometry and pathological assessment of selected organs of broiler chickens

MD Shittu, OJ Alagbe, O Alaba… - ADAN JOURNAL OF …, 2024 - adanjournal.org.ng
This study was conducted to determine the gut responses of broiler chickens fed Xylopia,
ginger and garlic and their effect in controlling population of gut microbes of broiler chickens …

Effects of the essential oil of dried fruits of Piper guineense (piperaceae) on neurological syndromes associated with cerebral malaria in mice

TS OPOGGEN, MO DANIYAN… - Universal Journal of …, 2023 - ujpronline.com
Background: Cerebral Malaria (CM), is associated with neurological syndromes
characterized by cognitive and neurobehavioral abnormalities. Piper guineense Schum and …

Modulatory Effect of Methanol Extract of Piper guineense in CCl4-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Male Rats

BE Oyinloye, FO Osunsanmi, BO Ajiboye… - International Journal of …, 2017 - mdpi.com
This study seeks to investigate the possible protective role of the methanol extract of Piper
guineense seeds against CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity in an animal model. Hepatotoxicity …