Author:Pillay, P; Vleggaar, R; Maharaj, VJ; Smith, PJ; Lategan, CA; Chouteau, F; Chibale, KDate:Feb 2007The dichloromethane extract of the leaves of Vernonia staehelinoides Harv. (Asteraceae) showed in vitro activity (IC50 ~3 µg/ml) against the chloroquine-sensitive (D10) and the chloroquine-resistant (K1) strains of Plasmodium falciparum. ...Read more
Author:Pillay, P; Vleggaar, R; Maharaj, VJ; Smith, PJ; Lategan, CADate:May 2007Oncosiphon piluliferum (Asteraceae) is used traditionally to treat a variety of ailments, mainly fevers. This prompted the screening of this plant for antiplasmodial properties. The dichloromethane extract of the aerial parts of the plant ...Read more