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Ethnobotanical survey and threats to medicinal plants traditionally used for the management of human diseases in Nyeri County, Kenya
Kamau, Loice N; Mbaabu, Peter M; Mbaria, James M; Gathumbi, Peter K; Kiama, Stephen G (University of Nairobi, 2016) -
Influence of Aspilia pluriseta Schweinf (Asteraceae) on the healing of dermal excision wounds (mouse model) and skin sensitization activity (Guinea pig model)
Kuria, James M; Mbaria, James M; Gathumbi, Peter K; Kiama, Stephen G (University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Background: The skin is highly predisposed to injury because of its direct contact with the environment. The aim of treating of wounds is to both hasten healing, and to minimise the occurrence of perturbations of the ... -
Mitigative Effects Of Moringa Oleifera Against Liver Injury Induced By Artesunate-amodiaquine Antimalarial Combination In Wistar Rats
Okumu, Mitchel O; Ochola, Francis O; Mbaria, James M; Kanja, Laetitia W; Gakuya, Daniel W; Kinyua, Alice W; Okumu, Paul O; Kiama, Stephen G (University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Artesunate-amodiaquine (AS-AQ) is an antimalarial drug. It is associated with improved cure rates, accelerated response to therapy and delayed development of resistance. However, liver damage, neurotoxicity ... -
Phytochemical composition and larvicidal properties of plants used for mosquito control in Kwale County, Kenya
Musau, Joseph K; Mbaria, James M; Nguta, Joseph M; Mathiu, Mbaabu; Kiama, Stephen G (University of Nairobi, 2016)The present study determined phytochemical constituents and larvicidal activities of Tagetus minuta L., Adansonia digitata Linn., Ocimum suave, Plectranthus barbatus A., Azadirachta indica A. Juss., Lantana camara L. ...