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Biochemical and histological evaluation of kidney, liver, and hematological indices in normal Wistar rats administered dietary formulations of roasted Sphenotylis stenocarpa seeds (Af-rican yam bean)

Nene Hephzibah Chiaka-Onyemeze, Chinelo Chinenye Nkwocha, Affiong Asuquo Edeke, Emmanuel Chimeh Ezeako

Sphenotylis stenocarpa seeds (African yam bean) represent one of the under-exploited nutrient-rich legumes associated with African folklore and disease-remedy claims…

#Sphenostylis stenocarpa #Nephroprotective #Hepatoprotective #Antioxidant

p. 16-24

10.62313/ijpbp.2025.250

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62313/ijpbp.2025.250

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of ethylacetate fraction of Sida linifolia L. (Malvaceae)

Nicodemus Emeka Nwankwo, Emmanuel Chigozie Aham, Emmanuel Henry Ezenabor, Diana-Mary Ginika Chidozie

Sida linifolia L., a known weed found in West Africa and other parts of the world, is being used in African traditional medicine for many purposes, including the relief…

#Sida linifolia #NSAIDs #Anti-inflammation #Antioxidants

p. 200-209

10.29228/ijpbp.33

DOI: https://doi.org/10.29228/ijpbp.33

Effect of phytoestrogen-rich fraction of Millettia aboensis on lipid profile, oxidative stress, and platelet count in ovariectomized rat model of menopause

Amara Anwuchaepe Ajaghaku, Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku, Felix Ahamefule Onyegbule, Ikechukwu Sonne Mbagwu, Festus Basden Chinedu Okoye

Milletia aboensis has long-standing ethnopharmacological indications for the treatment of symptoms and diseases related to menopause. This investigation examined the…

#Pytoestrogen #Millettia aboensis #Ovariectomized #Cardiovascular

p. 183-190

10.29228/ijpbp.31

DOI: https://doi.org/10.29228/ijpbp.31

The inclusion of garlic and turmeric powder in high-fructose diets protects against the development of metabolic syndrome in Wistar rats

Ali Siddiq Idoko, Aliyu Abdullahi, Masud Eneji Sadiq, Bilkis Muhammad Maibalangu

The worldwide prevalence of the metabolic syndrome is largely attributable to excessive consumption of high-energy food sweeteners and lifestyle practices that encourage…

#Metabolic syndrome #Turmeric #Garlic #Dyslipidaemia

p. 54-61

10.29228/ijpbp.16

DOI: https://doi.org/10.29228/ijpbp.16

Vernonia amygdalina leaf extract protects against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity: a possible potential in the management of liver and kidney diseases

Temidayo Ogunmoyole, Yetunde Beatrice Apanisile, Yusuff Adewale Akeem, Omowumi Jayeola Makun

The rising prevalence of liver and kidney diseases is worrisome and constitutes a major threat to public health. The present study investigates the medicinal potentials…

#Vernonia amygdalina #Rat #Kidney #Liver

p. 1-9

10.29228/ijpbp.10

DOI: https://doi.org/10.29228/ijpbp.10

The effects of Quercus (Oak) acorn on cutaneous wound healing in rats

Ahmet Uyar, Gwlshan Mohammed Jhangir, Ömer Faruk Keleş, Zabit Yener

Quercus spp. (Oak) has been used in traditional medicine due to its medicinal properties for centuries. However, its effect on wound healing in the skin is well unknown.…

#Oak acorn #Epithelization #Wound healing #Rat

p. 148-155

10.29228/ijpbp.27

DOI: https://doi.org/10.29228/ijpbp.27