This study sought to characterize the phyto-oil extracted from an unexploited seed of African
star apple (Udara) using soxhlet extraction method, normal hexane was used as the solvent …

In this study, Avocado seed oil was extracted using sohxlet apparatus, n-hexane: chloroform
(30: 70) at 70 C for 3 h, characterized and the pharmacological potentials assessed. The …

The bioactive compounds in methanol extract of Xylopia aethiopica fruits were determined
using a combination of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The …

Chrysophyllum albidum is a perennial plant of enormous importance including
pharmacological or medicinal potentials. The study was aimed at evaluating the …

Phytochemicals (bioactive compounds) are generally regarded as chemicals of plant origin
used for plants for growth, defense against competitors and pathogens. They also have a …

The composition and therapeutic values of the essential oils obtained from the leaves of O.
gratissimum and L. martinicensis was investigated. The GC-MS results reveals the presence …

Diabetes mellitus (DM), a metabolic disease, is becoming more prevalent globally. Solanum
macrocarpon (Linn.) is traditionally used in the treatment of DM but there is paucity of …

Tea and coffee, consumed for their neutraceutical, health and stimulating benefits, can be
easily contaminated by mycotoxin-producing fungi, due to agro-ecological factors, poor …

Xylopia aetthiopica has varying pharmacological potencies as well as antibacterial activities
against bacterial pathogens including Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp and Klebsiella …

Optimization of the process variables for the extraction of oil from Ocimum gratissimum
(scent leaves) was studied. The effects of various process variables such as temperature …