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Phytochemical Investigation Of Tephrosia Rhodesica And Tephrosia Polyphylla For Antiplasmodial Principles.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The increasing problem of drug resistance of malaria parasites, adverse side effects and the question of affordability to the inhabitants of developing countries, call for different interventions including search for new ... -
Phytochemical investigation of the roots of millettia usaramensis subspecies usaramensis for antiplasomodial principles
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The family Fabaceae is the third largest family of flowering plants with about 20,000 species in 650 genera. The family is subdivided into three sub-families, namely Caesalpinoideae, Mimosoideae and Papilionoideae sub-families, ... -
Phytochemical investigation of the roots of Tephrosia villosa and aerial parts of Tephrosia purpurea for antiplasmodial and larvicidal principles
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)In search for compounds with anti-plasmodial and 1an11cidal activities, the chemistry and biological activities of the roots of Tephrosia villosa and aerial parts of Tephrosia purpurea (Leguminosae) were analyzed. The ... -
Phytochemical investigation of the stem bark and the leaves of teclea simplicifolia for analgesic activity
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Phytochemical investigation of three erythrina species and tecleanobilis
(University of NairobiChemistry, 2012)The acetone extract of the root bark of Etythrina burttii showed in vitro antiplasmodial activity against the chloroquine sensitive (D6) and chloroquine resistant (W2) strains of Plasmodium [alcipanun with IC50 values ... -
Phytochemical Investigation Of Three Leguminosae Plants For Cancer Chemopreventive Agents
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Cancer is one of the largest single and common causes of death in humans around the world. It is estimated to have claimed up to 8.2 million lives in the year 2012 and with an incidence of 14.1 million new cases. Plant ... -
Phytochemical investigation of three leguminosae Plants for larvicidal activity against aedes aegypti
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The family Leguminosae is known to synthesize a range of flavonoids and isoflavonoids that possess wide varieties of biological activities. Among these, larvicidal activity is associated with the rotenoids; mainly found ... -
Phytochemical investigation of Turraea Robusta, Turraea nilotica and Ekebergia capensis for antiplasmodial and cytotoxic compounds
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In an effort to identify antiplasmodial and/or cytotoxic secondary metabolites, three African medicinal plants, Ekebergia capensis, Turraea nilotica and Turraea robusta were investigated for antiplasmodial and cytotoxic ... -
Phytochemical investigation of zanthoxylum gilletii (rutaceae) for antiplasmodial biomolecules
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Currently, the problem of resistance posed by the malaria causing parasites to the available drugs, demands for collective scientific research to counter the recurrent problem. In addition to this, the malaria vector has ... -
Phytochemical investigation of zanthoxylum holstzianum for antimicrobial principles
(University of NairobiChemistry, 2012-06)As a response to the worldwide alarm of increased resistance of microbes to readily available antibiotics, the stem bark of Zanthoxylum holstzianum (Rutaceae) with no prior phytochemical report was investigated so as to ... -
Phytochemical Investigation Of Zanthoxylum Holstzianum For Antiplsmodial, Larvicidal And Antinociceptive Principles
(University of Nairobi, 2013)In this study, secondary metabolites from the root and stem bark of Zanthoxylum holstzianum were evaluated for antiplasmodial and mosquito larvicidal activities. In addition, the anti-nociceptive activities of the crude ... -
Phytochemical investigation of Zanthoxylum Paracanthum and Zanthoxylum Chalybeum for cytotoxic principles against drug sensitive and multidrug resistant Leukemia cancer cell lines
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Cancer statistics show that 13% of all death globally results from cancer. In Kenya, about 80,000 new cases of cancer are reported each year. From these new cases, about 50 people die every day as a result of cancer. To ... -
Phytochemical investigation of Zanthoxylum Usambarense
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2001)The genus Zanthoxylum belongs to the family Rutaceae. This Family comprises some 150 genera and over 1,600 plant species. In Kenya, the Rutaceae is represented by 28 species in 10 genera. The genus, sometimes referred ... -
Phytochemical Screening of Anti-inflammatory Compounds of the Stinging Nettle (Urtica Spp.)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The stinging nettle is an alimurgic plant known for its anti-inflammatory ethnomedical importance. However, there are no studies that have attempted to identify the specific anti-inflammatory compounds within the extracts ... -
Phytochemical screening of Kenyan rumex species as a possible source of purgatives
(Faculty of Science, University of Nairobi, 1984)Rumex species have been widely used around the world for anthelmintic and laxative purposes. In this country R. abyssinicus, R. bequaertii and R. usambarensis are reputed as useful for the same purposes in traditiona ... -
Phytochemical Screening, Antimicrobial Activity and Acute Toxicity of Aloe Turkanensis
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The use of plants to cure diseases and relieve physical sufferings started from the earliest times of mankind’s history. Due to antimicrobial resistance becoming a global problem with far reaching implications for the ... -
Phytochemical studies on some aloe species of the saponariae group.
(School of Biological Sciences, 1991-06)The taxa Aloe with its more than 350 species are widely distributed in Tropical Africa. They have found wide recognition for their cosmetic and medicinal uses. The taxonomic irregularities and the inadequacy of ... -
Phytochemical Study of Selected Dracaena Species for Anti-inflammatory and Anticancer Principles
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Chronic inflammation is associated with the onset of chronic disorders such as cancer. The currently available anti-inflammatory and anticancer drugs are associated with diverse undesirable side effects. Hence, search for ... -
Phytochemical, Anthelmintic And Antimicrobial Investigation Of Hagenia Abyssinica (bruce) Gmelin
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Hagenia abyssinica (Bruce) Gmelin is a flowering plant that is widespread in the afromontane regions of Central and Eastern Africa. It is an important medicinal plant that societies relied on for generations for combating ... -
Phytochemistry and bioactivity investigations of three Kenyan croton species
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Three Kenyan Croton species, C. megalocarpoides Friis and Gilbert, C. alienus Pax and C. sylvaticus Hochst were investigated for their phytochemistry and biological activity relevancies. Anti-microbial activity evaluation ...