In vitro activity of Ricinus communis (castor oil) on cysts of Entamoeba histolytica

• Main Authors: Deicy Muñoz-Sánchez (Author), Yimmi Pinto (Author), Juan David Valencia-Hernandez (Author), Fabiana Lora-Suarez (Author), Jose Miguel Sanchez (Author), Jorge Enrique Gómez-Marín (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: No descriptions in scientific literature exist about anti Entamoeba histolytica effect of Ricinus communis although is used by traditional medicine in Latin America for treatment or prophylaxis of intestinal amebiasis. Purpose: To evaluate the in vitro cysticidal effect of castor oil ext...