Senna occidentalis (L.) Link root extract inhibits Plasmodium growth in vitro and in mice

• Main Authors: Simeon Mogaka (Author), Halkano Molu (Author), Esther Kagasi (Author), Kenneth Ogila (Author), Rebeccah Waihenya (Author), Faith Onditi (Author), Hastings Ozwara (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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 the plant roots taken orally, is used as a cure for malaria. Several studies have demonstrated that extracts from the plan...