Moringa oleifera: a valuable insight into recent advances in medicinal uses and pharmacological activities

AN Jikah, GI Edo - Journal of the Science of Food and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Moringa oleifera is an important medicinal plant in several countries; for example, Nigeria,
the USA, Turkey, Germany, Greece, and Ukraine. The abundant bioactive and nutritional …

[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 …

The phytochemical, proximate, pharmacological, GC-MS analysis of Cyperus esculentus (Tiger nut): A fully validated approach in health, food and nutrition

LC Nwosu, GI Edo, E Özgör - Food Bioscience, 2022 - Elsevier
Cyperus esculentus (Tiger nut) has been grossly underutilized and unexploited despite its
nutritional and medicinal potentials. This research aimed to evaluate the phytochemical …

[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] 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 …

Comparison of poison plate and agar well diffusion method determining the antifungal activity of protein fractions

C Erhonyota, GI Edo, FO Onoharigho - Acta Ecologica Sinica, 2023 - Elsevier
Medicinal plants are still being used as therapeutic agents in many developing nations
because they are more widely available. This research aimed to compare method/result …

[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] Investigation of the metal complexes and bioactive compound formed by coordination of bioactive phytochemical from ginger (Zingiber officinale) extracts to …

GI Edo, U Ugbune, FO Onoharigho, GO Ezekiel… - Food Chemistry …, 2023 - Elsevier
The Medicinal value of many plants is attributed to their bioactive compounds. The research
is aimed to investigate the metal complexes and bioactive compounds formed from ginger …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanisms of action by sulphur compounds in Allium sativum. A review

AN Jikah, GI Edo - Pharmacological Research-Modern Chinese Medicine, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Allium sativum, the bulbous perennial plant of the Alliaceae family has been
utilized as a very valuable remedy in the management of numerous diseases even from time …

Physicochemical, phytochemical, antioxidant, and inhibition properties of key enzymes linked to raw and regular honey

GI Edo, FO Onoharigho, PO Akpoghelie, OL Emakpor… - Chemistry Africa, 2022 - Springer
This research was aimed to investigate and evaluate the phytochemical, physicochemical,
sensory, microbiological and pharmacological properties such as antioxidant, anticancer …