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View Article and Find Full Text PDFEvaluation of Antimalarial Potential of Extracts from and in -Infected Mice.
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med
October 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study explored the antimalarial effects of hydromethanolic extracts from two plants, assessing their phytochemical composition, antioxidant capacity, and ability to combat malaria in mice.
- The researchers conducted a four-day chemosuppressive test and a three-day curative test, finding that the extracts significantly reduced malaria infection severity and improved various health indicators like body weight and liver function.
- Results showed the extracts contained phenolic compounds and flavonoids with strong antioxidant activity, and their administration effectively reversed the adverse effects of malaria in infected mice.