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Awosika SO

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  Biochemical Evaluation of Some Locally Prepared Herbal Remedies (Agbo)Currently On High Demand in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria
  Author(s): Akande IS, Adewoyin OA, Njoku UF and Awosika SOAkande IS, Adewoyin OA, Njoku UF and Awosika SO
  
  The use of traditional herbal remedies popularly known as “agbo” over the years especially among the local populace in the South west, Nigeria has been seen as an alternative approach to orthodox health care delivery in Nigeria for various reasons. Apparently, daily health issues of Nigerians are partly taken care of by these herbal remedies and their use are on the increase in Lagos metropolis which raises safety concerns. The study was carried out to estimate the total antioxidant activity, total reducing antioxidant power, total phenolic content, tannin, total flavonoids and % DPPH+ scavenging activity of some of these locally prepared herbal samples on sale in Lagos Metropolis using standard methods. Physicochemical parameters such as pH, total dissolved solids and odour were also determined. The phytochemical screening revealed the presence of tannin, saponin, alkaloids a.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7609.1000118

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