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In vitro antiplasmodial activity and toxicity assessment of plant extracts used in traditional malaria therapy in the Lake Victoria Region

Wanjala, Cornelius C.; Ayuko, Teresa A.; Njau, Richard N.; Nyangasi, Leah; Ndiege, Isiah O. (2009-08)

As part of our program screening the flora of the Lake Victoria Region, a total of 54 organic extracts from seven plant families (8 species) were individually tested for antiplasmodial activity against chloroquine-sensitive ...
In vitro antiplasmodial, cytotoxicity assay and partial chemical characterization of Kenyan Physalis peruviana L. (Solanaceae family) extracts

Kamau, Peter K.; Ng'ang'a, Zipporah W.; Njeruh, Francis M.; Thuita, John (2020-02-29)

Malaria is a protozoan infection of Public health concern with several new cases yearly reported. Control of malaria infections is constrained due to the toxicity of currently available drugs and the emergence of resistant ...
Potential of medicinal plants as antimalarial agents: a review of work done at Kenya medical research institute

Irungu, Beatrice; Okari, Erick; Nyangi, Mary; Njeru, Sospeter; Koech, Lilian (Frontiers Media, 2023-10-20)

Background: Medicinal plants have traditionally been used as remedies against malaria. The present review attempted to compile data on scientific research evidence on antimalarial medicinal plants screened at Kenya Medical ...

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