In vitro activity of Ricinus communis (castor oil) on cysts of Entamoeba histolytica

Background: No descriptions in scientific literature exist about anti Entamoeba histolytica effect of Ricinus communis although is used by traditional medicine in Latin America for treatment or prophylaxis of intestinal amebiasis. Purpose: To evaluate the in vitro cysticidal effect of castor oil ext...

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Main Authors: Deicy Muñoz-Sánchez, Yimmi Pinto, Juan David Valencia-Hernandez, Fabiana Lora-Suarez, Jose Miguel Sanchez, Jorge Enrique Gómez-Marín
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-05-01
Series:Phytomedicine Plus
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667031324000162