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Showing papers on "Medicinal plants published in 1990"


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TL;DR: Tanzanian medicinal plants were extracted and tested for in vitro antimalarial activity, using the multidrug resistant K1 strain of Plasmodium falciparum, with three most active extracts obtained from the tubers of Cyperus rotundus L. (Cyperaceae), the rootbark of Hoslundia opposita Vahl, and the rootBark of Verbenaceae.
Abstract: Tanzanian medicinal plants were extracted and tested for in vitro antimalarial activity, using the multidrug resistant K1 strain of Plasmodium falciparum. Of 49 plants investigated, extracts of three plants were found to have an IC50 between 5-10 micrograms/ml, extracts of 18 other plants showed an IC50 between 10 and 50 micrograms/ml, all others were less active. The three most active extracts were obtained from the tubers of Cyperus rotundus L. (Cyperaceae), the rootbark of Hoslundia opposita Vahl. (Labiatae), and the rootbark of Lantana camara L. (Verbenaceae).

180 citations


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123 citations


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01 Jan 1990
TL;DR: A preliminary survey of Mauritian medicinal plants has been carried out by as mentioned in this paper, where 197 plants commonly used for their medicinal properties are reported along with data on the plant parts used and for which diseases.
Abstract: A preliminary survey of Mauritian medicinal plants has been carried out. 197 plants commonly used for their medicinal properties are reported. The vernacular names are given along with data on the plant parts used and for which diseases. The known pharmacological action, physiological effects and chemical constituents are listed.

28 citations




01 Jan 1990

22 citations


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22 citations