Journal of Applied Pharmacy
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Nthiga PM

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• Research Article
  Antipyretic Potential of Methanolic Stem Bark Extracts of Harrisonia Abyssinica Oliv and Landolphia Buchananii (Hallier F.) Stapf in Wistar Rats
  Author(s): Nthiga PM, Kamau JK, Safari VZ, Mwonjoria JK, Mburu DN and Ngugi MP Nthiga PM, Kamau JK, Safari VZ, Mwonjoria JK, Mburu DN and Ngugi MP
  
  Interest in herbal drugs is undergoing a renaissance at present time. Herbal agents are regarded to be more effective and comparatively safe as opposed to conventional medications which are relatively inaccessible and arguably associated with various adverse effects. Harrisonia abyssinica and Landolphia buchananii have been used by the Ameru and Embu communities to alleviate various ailments. However, despite their wide folklore use, extensive literature research reveals limited scientific evaluation of their described effects. Thus, the current study aimed to evaluate the antipyretic effects of their methanolic extracts. The plant samples were sourced from Mbeere, Embu County, Kenya. The test subjects (experimental rats) were grouped into four; normal group, a negative control group, reference group and experimental groups. The experimental groups were treated with stem bark extracts.. View More»
  DOI: 10.21065/1920-4159.1000227

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