Introduction Cannabis sativa is a plant that is not yet been fully harnessed; it has numerous applications in the industrial and health sectors. It has a large and diversified medicinal value. Available commonly used antimicrobial agents have restricted value in overcoming the surge of multi-drug resistant microorganism and the toxicity related to extending treatment is …
1. Introduction Cephalopods are important components of marine ecosystems around the world, playing a significant role in interspecific trophic relationships and sustaining industrial and artisanal fisheries (Rodhouse & Nigmatullin, 1996; Boyle & Rodhouse, 2005). These mollusks occupy several trophic levels and are considered the main intermediaries in the energy flow between primary, secondary consume, and …
Introduction Erosivity is a function of rainfall, a natural phenomenon that is outside human control and manipulation. Rainfall intensities can be usually high in Southeast Nigeria (Nwankwo&Nwankwoala, 2018a). Obi and Salako (1995) reported that rainfalls with intensities between the ranges of 100 to 125mmh-1 are likely to occur more than five times a year. Storms …
Analysis of Rainfall Erosivity Potential in Parts of Southeastern Nigeria Read More »
The covid-19 pandemic is known to be a part of the worldwide pandemic of Coronavirus disease 2019 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2(SAR – Cov – 2) (www.en.m.wikipedia.org). At the advent of the Covid-19 case in Nigeria (27thof February 2020), like any other nation, Nigeria decided to put in place measures such as …
Persea americana has been widely utilized in the traditional parlance for the management of diseases. The present study investigates the in vitro antioxidant mechanism(s) as well as the active principles responsible for the acclaimed therapeutic potentials of the plant. Powdered leaves of Persea americana leaves were extracted in ethanol, methanol, and water and assessed for …
The present work aimed to prepare and evaluate the topical hydrogel formulation of an anti-fungal drug Bifonazole. Total 10 batches of Bifonazole (1% w/w) hydrogel formulations were prepared by using two different polymers i.e., HPMC K100M and chitosan. SLS, PEG 400 and Oleic acid were used as permeation enhancers. Methyl paraben and propyl paraben were …
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While all people have a right to education, it is especially urgent for the tens of millions of children who are backward, socially and economically. Without safe, quality education, and the long-term corollary benefits of greater social, economic and political stability, the risk of a lifetime of poverty and misery multiplies dramatically. The overall literacy …
Majority of the global population from developing countries relies on herbal medicines for cure of diseases. The ability to sense the environment and sustain physico-chemical and thermal homeostasis is dependent on our skin. Healing process is the mechanism of repairing the skin and other soft tissues after an injury. Brassica juncea has traditionally been used …
Onion is an important vegetable which plays a vital role in everyday cooking not only in India but also every part of the world. It belongs to the Allium family of plants, which also includes chives, garlic and leaks. Usually there are three types of onions, yellow, red and white. Onions are commonly used while …
Bioactive components of Onion (Allium cepa L.) and its health effects: a mini review Read More »
