Browsing by Author "Chaturvedi, Padmaja"
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Antioxidant and antidiabetic potential of Myrothamnus flabellifolius found in Botswana
Kwape, Tebogo E.; Majinda, Runner R.T.; Chaturvedi, Padmaja (Cogent OA, https://www.cogentoa.com/journal/biology, 2016-12-29)The total phenol content, antioxidant and antidiabetic activity of Myrothamnus flabellifolius (MF) were investigated. The study revealed 70% ethanol/water (EW70), 70% methanol/water (MW70) and methanol (Me) extracts to ... -
Assessment of heavy metal pollution/contamination in soils east and west of the Bamangwato Concessions Ltd (BCL) Cu/Ni mine smelter in Selebi-Phikwe, Botswana
Vurayai, Raviro; Nkoane, Bonang; Moseki, Baleseng; Chaturvedi, Padmaja (International Network for Natural Sciences (INNSPUB), http://www.innspub.net, 2015)The current study evaluated the concentration and levels of pollution by heavy metals in soils around BCL Cu/Ni mine in Selebi-Phikwe, Botswana. Soil samples were collected from four different locations namely 2.5 km east, ... -
Cassia abbreviata extracts prevent the ensuing of pre-diabetes in albino rats subjected to sucrose load
Chaturvedi, Padmaja; Namposya, Daka Rebecca; Tedora, Habtai Aibu (Applied Zoologists Research Association (AZRA), http://www.azra-india.com/, 2016)Two extracts; water extract (CAW) and methanol extract (CAM) from the bark of Cassia abbreviata were prepared. Oral glucose tolerance test was carried out with both the extracts in normal albino SD rats to measure their ...