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Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of Aptenia cordifolia leaves extract in wistar albino rats
(Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2017; 6(1): 238-240, 2016-12-12)The present study evaluated the anti-inflammatory activity of Aptenia cordifolia ethanolic leaves extract in wistar albino rats. The rats were divided into four groups of six animals each. Group I served as the negative ... -
Evaluation of Wound Healing Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Leaves of Croton megalocarpus Using Excision Wound Model on Wistar Albino Rats
(International Journal of Science and Research Methodology www.ijsrm.humanjournals.com, 2016-09-25)This study evaluated the wound healing potential of ethanolic extract of Croton megalocarpus leaves. Different doses (i.e. 50mg/ml, 100mg/ml and 150 mg/ml) of the extract were topically applied daily to excision wounds ... -
In vitro anthelmintic activity of Sansevieria trifasciata leaves extract against Fasciola hepatica
(World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016-10-28)The purpose of this study was to investigate the in vitro anthelmintic activity of Sansevieria trifasciata leaves extract against Fasciola Hepatica. The extract was prepared by soaking one portion of the plant leaves into ... -
Overall Seasonal Energy Cost Analysis of Smallholder Pumped Irrigation Systems in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya
(Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology, 2014)In Kenya, there has been a tremendous increase in the number of smallholder farmers using motorized pumps in their farming operations. The recent increase in uptake of pumps in irrigated agriculture is as a result of need ... -
Phytochemical Analysis of Selected Indigenous Medicinal Plants used in Rwanda
(Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2017; 6(1): 322-324, 2016-12-06)The medicinal properties exhibited by various medicinal plants are driven by the phytochemicals present in the plants. The purpose of this study was to identify the phytochemicals present in the six selected medicinal ... -
The status of potato leafroll virus in Kenya
(Journal of Plant Pathology, 2003)A survey of potato leaf roll disease conducted in major potato growing regions of Kenya (Meru, Kiambu, Nyamira and Kisii districts) revealed the highest incidence in Kisima location, Timau division of Meru district and an ...
