Phytochemical screening and antipyretic activities of dichloromethane-methanolic leaf and stem bark extracts of Ximenia americana in rat models

Introduction: In most parts of Africa, Ximenia americana is used in folklore to treat various disorders such as oedema, pain, fever, helminthiasis, diarrhoea, burns among other diseases. This study tested the antipyretic activities of dichloromethane-methanolic (DCM-MeOH) stem bark and leaf extracts...

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Main Authors: Daniel M. Gaichu, Amos M. Mawia, Godfrey M. Gitonga, Mathew P. Ngugi, David N. Mburu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nikan Research Institute 2017-07-01
Series:Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology
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Online Access:http://herbmedpharmacol.com/PDF/JHP_20170619005432