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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 ... -
Phytoplankton productivity in Lake Naivasha
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science. University of Nairobi, 1991)Lake Naivasha being an endorheic basin, within an intensive agricultural region requires continuous assessment of basic factors controlling phytoplankton productivity, because agricultural activities can contribute to ... -
Phytoremediation of Heavy Metals in Sewage Sludge by Brassicae Family Plants; Turnip, Sunflower and Mustard
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Poor enforcement of standards for release of heavy metals into public sewers has led to the presence of the metals in sewage sludge at wastewater treatment plants. The sludge if used as manure would risk transferring heavy ... -
Phytoremediation of Hexavalent Chromium in Effluent Tannery Sludge and Chromium Contaminated Soils by Using Ricinus Communis Plant
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Heavy metal pollution is a global problem of expanding apprehension due to its toxic effects on the environment which in turn adversely affects Flora and Fauna. Tanning industries have a sludge effluent that is highly ... -
Phytoremediation of polychlorobiphenyls (PCB’s) in landfill e-waste leachate with water hyacinth (E.Crassipes)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The presence of e-waste in a landfill can release persistent organic pollutants (POPs) including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), into the environment. PCBs are a family of more than 200 chemical compounds (congeners), ... -
Picture recognition by nursery children
(Facult of Education, University of Nairobi, 1976)
