Antisickling and toxicological evaluation of the leaves of Scoparia dulcis Linn (Scrophulariaceae).

Background: Scoparia dulcis Linn (Scrophulariaceae) together with other medicinal plants serve as antisickling remedies in Africa. This study was aimed at investigating the antisickling activity of the leaves of the plant as well as establishing the toxicological profile.

Method: Chemical tests were employed in phytochemical investigations.