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The In vitro anti-plasmodial and in Vivo anti-malarial Efficacy of Combinations of some Medicinal Plants used Traditionally for Treatment of malaria by the Meru Community in Kenya.

Kirira, P. G.; Gathirwa, J. W.; Rukunga, G. M.; Njagi, E.N.M.; Omar, S. A.; Mwitari, P. G.; Guantai, A. N.; Tolo, F. M.; Kimani, C. W.; Muthaura, C. N.; Ndunda, T. N.; Amalemba, G.; Mungai, G. M.; Ndiege, I. O. (Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2008)

The use of herbal drugs as combinations has existed for centuries in several cultural systems. However, the safety and efficacy of such combinations have not been validated. In this study, the toxicity, anti-plasmodial and ...

Antimalarial Activity of Some Plants Traditionally used in Meru district of Kenya

Muthaura, C. N.; Rukunga, G. M.; Chhabra, S. C.; Omar, S. A.; Guantai, A. N.; Gathirwa, J. W.; Tolo, F. M.; Mwitari, P. G.; Keter, L. K.; Kirira, P. G.; Kimani, C. W.; Mungai, G. M.; Njagi, E.N.M. (Wiley, 2007)

Ten plant extracts commonly used by the Meru community of Kenya were evaluated for the in vitro antiplasmodial, in vivo antimalarial, cytotoxicity and animal toxicity activities. The water and methanol extracts of Ludwigia ...