Studies on the ethnopharmacology, antimicrobial activity, and toxicity of Catha edulis (Vahl.) Endl., in Sprague Dawley rats [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Studies on the ethnopharmacology, antimicrobial activity, and toxicity of Catha edulis (Vahl.) Endl., in Sprague Dawley rats [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: The Mbeere South community of Embu County consume leaves of Catha edulis for its stimulant and euphoretic actions. Other indigenous uses of the plant are undocumented. Information on the pharmacology and safety of this plant is also scanty. This study aimed to document the ethnopharmacol...

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Main Authors: Timothy Elias Maitho, Joseph Mwanzia Nguta, Mitchel Otieno Okumu, Kevin Kariuki Githua
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2022-08-01
Series:F1000Research
Subjects:
Catha edulis
khat
miraa
antimicrobial activity
toxicity
Mbeere South
eng
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/11-286/v2

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