Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity and safety of Rhus vulgaris (Anacardiaceae) extracts

• Main Authors: Angela Mutuku (Author), Lizzy Mwamburi (Author), Lucia Keter (Author), Joyce Ondicho (Author), Richard Korir (Author), James Kuria (Author), Timothy Chemweno (Author), Peter Mwitari (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Medicinal plants have been used in the treatment of various ailments in most developing countries. Oral infections are the most prevalent diseases in man. The Rhus family has been found to have antimicrobial, antimalarial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Few studies have been d...