CHAPTER ONE
1.1
INTRODUCTION
Cola Nitida has been
used in folk medicine as an aphrodisiac, an appetite suppressant, to treat morning
sickness, migraine headache, and indigestion (Esimone et al., 2007). It
has also been applied directly to the skin to treat wounds and inflammation
(Newall et al.,
1996)on the teeth and
gums. There has also been speculations as to its use in the treatment of peptic
ulcer, however, in Nigeria there is no record of the incidence of peptic ulcer.
According to Esimone
(2007), cola nitida tree is native to West Africa. Cola nuts are obtained from
cola trees. Cola nitida belongs to the genus cola and family steriliaceae.
They are commonly used to counteract hunger and thirst; in some cases it is
used to control vomiting in pregnant woman and also as a principal stimulant to
keep awake and withstand fatigue by students, drivers, and other menial
workers.
Lipoproteins are found
in the liver and cells. The liver is the largest organ inside the body. The
liver is dark reddish-brown and consists of two main lobes.
There are over 300 billion specialized cells in the liver that are connected by
a well organized system of
“bile” ductssels
calledandthe biliarybloodsystem.
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