Phytochemical Screening, Toxic Effects, and Antimicrobial Activity Studies of (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Stapf (Poaceae) Rhizome Extracts against Selected Uropathogenic Microorganisms.

In Kenya, the rhizome's decoction is traditionally used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), mainly gonorrhea and candidiasis. UTIs are the most severe public health problems that affect over one hundred and fifty million people worldwide annually. They are caused by a wide range of microorganisms where is known to be the main causative pathogen.

Evaluation of Uterotonic Activity, Acute Oral Toxicity, and Phytochemical Composition of Verdc. Root Extracts.

Over 80% of cultural societies in low-income countries use plant preparations in traditional medicine with unknown potency and safety profiles. root extracts are used by some Kenyan herbalists. However, the claims of the plant to remove retained placenta during birth have remained uninvestigated.

Acute Toxicity, Phytochemical Screening, Analgesic, and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Aqueous and Methanol Root Extracts of A. Rich. (Capparaceae).

root extracts are used by Maasai and Kikuyu communities in Kenya to manage headaches, stomachaches, migraines, and rheumatism. However, scientific data on their safety and efficacy are limited. The current study aims to investigate the safety, phytochemical constituents, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory activities of root extracts.

The legislative and regulatory framework governing herbal medicine use and practice in Kenya: a review.

Complementary and alternative medicine is an integral component of primary healthcare in Kenya. This is because the infrastructural health setup in the country is inadequate in catering for all the medical needs of the population. This particularly holds true in the rural areas where many rural folk rely on products of herbal origin to offset their healthcare needs.