Potential of medicinal plants as antimalarial agents: a review of work done at Kenya Medical Research Institute
B Irungu, E Okari, M Nyangi, S Njeru… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background: Medicinal plants have traditionally been used as remedies against malaria.
The present review attempted to compile data on scientific research evidence on …
The present review attempted to compile data on scientific research evidence on …
Current developments on the antimalarial, antileishmanial, and antitrypanosomal potential and mechanisms of action of Terminalia spp.
MBT Tali, BP Kamdem, JC Tchouankeu… - South African Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Leishmaniasis, trypanosomiasis, and malaria are three parasitic diseases sharing a similar
demographic and geographical distribution. These infections are intimately related to …
demographic and geographical distribution. These infections are intimately related to …
In vitro and in vivo antiplasmodial activities of leaf extracts from Sonchus arvensis L.
Background Malaria continues to be a global problem due to the limited efficacy of current
drugs and the natural products are a potential source for discovering new antimalarial …
drugs and the natural products are a potential source for discovering new antimalarial …
Senna occidentalis (L.) Link root extract inhibits Plasmodium growth in vitro and in mice
Abstract Background Senna occidentalis (L.) Link has been used worldwide in traditional
treatment of many diseases and conditions including snakebite. In Kenya, a decoction from …
treatment of many diseases and conditions including snakebite. In Kenya, a decoction from …
Subacute Toxicity Effects of the Aqueous Shoot Extract of Yushania alpina (K. Schum.) WCLin in Sprague Dawley Rats: An Appraisal of Its Safety in Ethnomedicinal …
Plant‐based medicines have effectively managed several ailments in humans and animals
since prehistoric times. However, the pharmacologic efficacy and safety of many plants …
since prehistoric times. However, the pharmacologic efficacy and safety of many plants …
A Comprehensive Review of Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Toxicity of Prunus africana (Hook. F.) Kalkman from Africa
Prunus africana, a widely utilized medicinal plant in various African ethnic communities,
continues to hold significant importance in traditional healing practices. Research has …
continues to hold significant importance in traditional healing practices. Research has …
[PDF][PDF] Ethnopharmacology, pharmacological activities, and chemistry of the Hypericum genus
OM Vincent, JM Nguta, ES Mitema… - J …, 2021 - phytopharmajournal.com
There are over 500 species in the Hypericum genus worldwide. Crude extracts from
Hypericum species have been reported in folkloric medicine as analgesics, anthelmintics …
Hypericum species have been reported in folkloric medicine as analgesics, anthelmintics …
Antimalarial and mosquito repellent plants: insights from Burundi
C Havyarimana, J Nkengurutse… - Ethnobotany …, 2023 - ethnobotanyjournal.org
Background: The present ethnobotanical study was conducted to identify plant species used
by Burundians to treat malaria and to repel mosquitoes, to compare this with available …
by Burundians to treat malaria and to repel mosquitoes, to compare this with available …
Pharmacology activity, toxicity, and clinical trials of Erythrina genus plants (Fabaceae): an evidence-based review
The concept of using plants to alleviate diseases is always challenging. In West Java,
Indonesia, a local plant, named dadap serep has been traditionally used to reduce blood …
Indonesia, a local plant, named dadap serep has been traditionally used to reduce blood …
[PDF][PDF] Antiplasmodial and cytotoxic activities of selected medicinal plants in Western Kenya
Malaria is a potentially lethal illness that is transmitted through the bite of mosquitoes and is
caused by a parasitic organism. Individuals who are pregnant, small children, and the …
caused by a parasitic organism. Individuals who are pregnant, small children, and the …