Synthesis of metallic and semiconductor nanoparticles through physical and chemical routes has been extensively reported. However, green synthesized metal nanoparticles are currently in the limelight due to the simplicity, cost-effectiveness and eco-friendliness of their synthesis. This study explored the use of aqueous leaf extract of Costus afer in the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (CA-Ag...

Rhizome of Costus speciosus has been traditionally used for treating inflammatory and painful conditions. The objective of the present study was to provide a scientific basis for the traditional use. The ethanolic extract of the rhizome of Costus speciosus possesses anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. Antiinflammatory property was studied in carrageenan induced paw edema and cotton pe...

The hepatoprotective activity of the ethanolic extract of the rhizomes of Costus speciosus (Koenig) Sm. was studied on carbon tetrachloride treated rats. The extract registered a significant fall in the levels of serum glutamyl oxalacetic acid transaminase (SGOT), serum glutamyl pyruvate transaminase (SGPT), alkaline phosphatase (ALKP), serum bilirubin (SBLN) and liver inflammation supported by...

Diabetes mellitus is the most prevalent metabolic syndrome worldwide and is characterized by hyperglycemia resulting in various shortterm metabolic changes in lipid and protein metabolism and longterm irreversible vascular changes which include diabeticspecific complications viz., retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy. In the present study eleven patients of Type2 diabetes mellitus were surve...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Asymmetric warming is one of the distinguishing features of global climate change, in which winter and night-time temperatures are predicted to increase more than summer and diurnal temperatures. Winter warming weakens vernalization and hence decreases the potential to flower for some perennial herbs, and night warming can reduce carbohydrate concentrations in storage organs...

The effect of fresh stem juice extract Costus afer on the cytohistomorphology kidney in aspirin-treated Wistar ratsIdorenyin U Umoh, AN Aquaisua, NM Udo