1. A STUDY ON GARLIC (Allium sativum L.) MEAL AND ITS EFFECT AS A FEEDING INGREDIENT IN BROILER CHICKEN DIET
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Because of the alleged harmful consequences of antibiotic resistance on human health, there is growing demand to decrease or abolish the use of antibiotics in poultry feed (Javandel et al., 2008). A nationwide regulation prohibit...
2. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PRINT MEDIA IN THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST DRUG ABUSE IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Drug abuse is a very sensitive and vital issue on our social, education, economic and moral life. It was due to the negative effect it have on the individual or society, that lead to the establishment of Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA...
3. EFFECT OF VITAMINS C AND E ON MEMORY IN ADULT MICE
Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement and is destroyed by heat or reduced by prolonged storage (Weinstein et al., 2001). Humans, unlike most...
4. AN EXAMINATION OF SOCIETAL INFLUENCE ON YOUTH RITUALISM
ABSTRACT
This focus of this study is on the examination of societal influence on youth ritualism using Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike as case study. The research design adopted for this study is the survey method in data co...
5. EFFECT OF TRADO – MEDICAL ADVERTISING ON HUMAN HEALTH AND BROADCAST MEADIA
ABSTRACT
The trend of wholesale commercialization of media outfits has given rise to programming of events that do not necessarily hold much value for the viewing public. Trado-medical practitioners in Nigeria appear to be keying into this development i...
6. THE CONSEQUENCE OF DRUG AND RELATED SUBSTANCE ABUSE ON THE STUDY HABIT OF STUDENTS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The issue of drug and related substance abuse on adolescent is a world wide health problem which has identified by many bodies such as WHO RED CROSS etc. it is a problem of the World, Nigeria inclusive. Since the early times, her...
7. ASSESSMENT ON THE ROLE OF PLANTS IN THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES CAUSED BY MICRO-ORGANISMS BASED IN THE NATURAL PRODUCTS
BACKGROUNG OF STUDY
Infectious diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, accounting for approximately 50% of all deaths in tropical countries and as much as 20% of deaths in the Americas. Despite the significant progress made in microb...
8. ASSESSMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS AND THE UTILIZATION OF TRADITIONAL HERBS IN THE TREATMENT OF MALARIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Malaria is a potentially fatal disease that is spread from person to person by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito, as stated by the World Health Organization (WHO) (2019). Malaria is caused by parasites that...
9. ADHERENCE TO ETHICAL ADVERTISING BY TRADO-MEDICINE COMPANIES IN EBONYI STATE
Background of the Study
Sub-Saharan Africa has a long tradition of traditional medicine advertising. In the past, advertising was normally done orally, that is, by word of mouth. This was done by the practitioners themselves and or by clients and...
10. ASSESSING THE USE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN THE TREATMENT OF MALARIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN
BACKGROUND OF TJHE STUDY
Malaria is a potentially fatal parasite illness spread by female Anopheles mosquitos. Malaria is responsible for approximately 60% of out-patient visits to health institutions in Nigeria, 30% of paediatric fatalities, 25% of dea...
11. CUSTOMER BEHAVIOUR AND PERCEPTION TOWARD LOCALLY MADE CREAM IN ESE ODO L.G.A, ONDO STATE
Background of the study
According to Mati and Puh (2016) and Sahota (2019), the emergence of natural cosmetic products is seen not only as a means to satisfy consumers' need for healthy, environmentally friendly, and ethical beliefs but also...
12. STUDIES ON THE EFFECT OF GARLIC AND HONEY ON SOME UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS
Background Of The Study
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, often known as URIs or URTIs, are a group of diseases that are brought on by an acute infection of the upper respiratory tract, which includes the nose, sinuses, pharynx, and larynx. Tonsilliti...
13. COLLECTION, IDENTIFICATION, AND PRESERVATION OF MEDICAL PLANTS
ABSTRACT
The collection, identification and preservation of medical plants native in Enugu state were carried out between June and July 2005. Identification of local herbs as used in traditional medicine, was carried out through consultation with practitioners. These in...
14. ANALGESIC AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECTS OF METHANOL EXTRACT AND FRACTIONS OF LAGGERA AURITA LINN F (COMPOSITAE) IN MICE AND RATS
ABSTRACT
The plant Laggera aurita is an annual or biennial herb of widespread in dry waste places from across Senegal to Southern Nigeria. The plant has been reportedly used for medicinal purposes including treatment of rheumatic pain, healing of cuts and bruises, and as a last resort t...
15. ANALGESIC AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY STUDIES ON METHANOL ROOT EXTRACT OF ANDROPOGON GAYANUS KUNTH (POACEAE) IN MICE AND RATS
ABSTRACT
The plant Andropogon gayanus is employed in herbal medicine for the treatment of various disease conditions. The dried root of the plant is soaked in milk and taken for the treatment of postpartum pain and bronchitis in North-west Nigeria. In this study the methanol root extrac...
16. ANALGESIC, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND TOXICITY STUDIES ON METHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT OF ROTHMANNIA LONGIFLORA SALISB (RUBIACEAE) IN RATS AND MICE
ABSTRACT
The herbalists in several African Countries have used Rothmannia longiflora decoctions as febrifugal and analgesic agent. The present study examined the analgesic, anti-inflammatory and toxicological profile of the methanolic extract of the plant in experimental animals. The pr...
17. ANTI-DIARRHOEAL AND SUBCHRONIC TOXICITY STUDIES ON METHANOL STEM BARK EXTRACT OF IRIVINGIA WOMBOLU VERMOESEN (IRVINGIACEAE) IN LABORATORY ANIMALS
Abstract
Irvingia wombolu is one of the herbal plants used as food for its nutritional values. It is also used as medicinal plant in the south-south and south-eastern part of Nigeria for the management of diarrhoea and other ailments. Although these medicinal plants are believed to be h...
18. ANTIDIARRHOAEL EFFECT OF METHANOL STEM BARK EXTRACT OF HYMENOCARDIA ACIDA (EUPHOBIACEAE) IN LABORATORY ANIMALS
Abstract
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the antidiarrheal activity of the methanol stem bark extract of Hymenocardia acida in some laboratory animals. They methanol stem bark extract of Hymenocardia acida (MEHA) was prepared from the freshly collected stem bark of th...
19. ETHNOBOTANICAL SURVEY OF PLANTS USED IN TREATMENT OF VIRAL INFECTIONS IN JOS, AND ANTIVIRAL EVALUATIONS OF BOSWELLIA DALZIELLI HUTCH (BURSERACEAE) AND ENANTIA CHLORANTHA OLIVER (ANNONACEAE)
ABSTRACT
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used in the treatment of viral infection was carried out in Jos North, Jos South and Jos East Local Government Areas of Plateau State, Nigeria by verbal interactions with Traditional Medicine Practitioners, Herbalist, Herb sellers and some ind...
20. PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND ANTIBACTERIAL STUDIES OF THE LEAVES OF CHROMOLAENA ODORATA (L.) KING & ROBINSON (ASTERACEAE)
ABSTRACT
The plant, Chromolaena odorata (L.) King & Robinson is a member of the Asteraceae family. It grows abundantly in Southern Nigeria where its leaves are used as traditional herbal treatment for wounds and fevers. The plant, C. odorata was therefore investigated for antibacter...
21. TOXICOLOGICAL AND ANTI-HYPERGLYCAEMIC PROPERTIES OF AQUEOUS LEAF EXTRACT OF PERSEA AMERICANA MILL (LAURECEAE) IN NORMOGLYCAEMIC AND ALLOXAN-INDUCED HYPERGLYCAEMIC WISTAR RATS
ABSTRACT
Diabetes mellitus has become a global health burden leading to an increase in the search for herbal anti-hyperglycaemic agents as alternative to synthetic ones. Persea americana popularly known as avocado pear have been known for its nutritional and medicinal properties. The le...
22. DETERMINATION OF LEAD AND CADMIUM IN SOME HERBAL PREPARATIONS SOLD BY HAWKERS IN NIGERIA AND ENVIRONS
ABSTRACT
Most people administer herbal preparations of different types without considering their side effects. Six sites were selected for the study based on the frequency of consumption. The areas were Kofar Doka, Danmagaji, Tudunwada, Sabongari, Kwangila and Samaru. Five different sam...
23. ETHNOBOTANICAL SURVEY AND PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDIES ON SOME PLANTS USED IN TRADITIONAL TREATMENT OF MALARIA NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
An Ethnobotanical survey was carried-out among the Bajju speaking community of Kaduna state Nigeria from May 2015 to January 2016, to discover and identify plants used in the treatment of Malaria. Respondents in the survey included; Traditional medical practitioners, herbal sel...
24. ETHNOBOTANICAL SURVEY OF PLANTS USED FOR THE TREATMENT OF TYPHOID FEVER IN NIGERIA, AND EVALUATION OF ANTI-TYPHOID ACTIVITY OF TERMINALIA AVICENNOIDES GUILL & PERR. (COMBRETACEAE)
ABSTRACT
An ethnobotanical survey was conducted from December 2011 to April 2012 in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. The survey was aimed at identifying and documenting medicinal plants used for the treatment of typhoid fever in 6 communities in Minna, Niger State and establishing resourcef...
25. PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND ANTI-ULCER EVALUATIONS OF CASSIA SIEBERIANA D.C. (FABACEAE) ROOT
ABSTRACT
Cassia sieberiana D.C. (Fabaceae) though widely used in traditional medicine as an analgesic in dysmenorrhoea, ulcer and general body pains, there is no published report on it standardization. Pharmacognostic evaluation of the root will therefore assist in standardization for q...
26. THE USE OF QUALITY CONTROL PARAMETERS IN THE EVALUATION OF VEGETABLE CRUDE DRUGS
ABSTRACT
Medicinal plants constitute a source of raw material for both traditional system of medicine and modern medicine. Herbal medicines (both crude and processed) have the potential for improving public health at low cost and comparison with modern medicines, the oc...
27. PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND PRO-FERTILITY EVALUATIONS OF DRACAENA ARBOREA (WILLD) LINN. (DRACAENACEAE)
ABSTRACT
The plant Dracaena arborea (Willd) Linn is a member of the Dracaenaceae family. It grows abundantly in western Nigeria where its leaves are used as traditional herbal treatment for male infertility and as aphrodisiacs and also in the treatment of gonorrhoea, viral ailments like...
28. THE DETERMINANCE OF INDUCED ABORTION AMONG UNDERGRADUATES STUDENTS IN NIGERIA (Case study of University of Benin)
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Abortion is the ending of pregnancy by removing a fetus or embryo before it can survive outside the uterus. An abortion which occurs spontaneously is also known as a miscarriage. An abortion may be caused purposely and is then called an induced a...
29. KMOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING IN ADAMAWA STATE (CASE STUDY; YOLA SOUTH)
ABSTRACT
The importance of breast milk over all other types of milk as the main food source for infants cannot be over-emphasized as established by numerous health and nutrition organizations. Early childhood is characterized by rapid growth, development of tissues and formation of orga...
30. Potential Health Implications of Liquid Herbal Medicine in Jimeta-Yola Region, Northeastern Nigeria
ABSTRACT
No studies have been conducted, to examine the negative impacts of liquid forms of local herbal medicine sold in Yola and Jimeta in Adamawa state, Nigeria. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the potential negative health impacts of these medicines, by conducting lab experime...
31. ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIA ASSOCIATED WITH (TOOTH ACHE) DENTAL CARIES AND BLEEDING GUM AND THE EFFECT OF SOME TOOTH PASTES
ABSTRACT
Isolation and identification of bacteria associated with dental caries (Tooth ache) and bleeding gum and the effect of some tooth pastes (Macleans) was evaluated using a mouth swap collected from a patient at dental school Trans Ekulu Enugu, an...
32. PHYTOCHEMICAL AND ANTIBACTERIAL STUDIES OF Ensete gilletii ROOT EXTRACTS
ABSTRACT
Ensete gilletii commonly called wild banana, is ethno-medicinally used for the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid, stomach pain, kidney stone and liver disorders by herbal practitioners. The dried pulverized roots of the plant were subjected to exhaustive, successive sox...
33. THE EFFICACY OF A COMMERCIAL HERBAL FORMULATION IN THE PREVENTION OF COCCIDIOSIS UNDER NATURAL EXPOSURE TO Eimeria SPECIES
ABSTRACT
This study was under taken to determine the Efficacy of a Commercial Herbal Formulation in the Prevention of Coccidiosis under Natural Exposure to Eimeria Species in Animal Production Teaching and Research Farm during the period of March to May 2020. A total of 180 day old broi...
34. HERBS, HEALTH INFORMATION AND USERS’ HEALTH BELIEF- A STUDY OF HERBAL DRUG USERS IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA
Background to the Study
Over centuries, the development and mass production of chemically synthesized drugs have revolutionised healthcare in most parts of the world. However, the apparent problems associated with these synthesised drugs in forms of adulteration and potency have resulte...
