Malaria inflammatory and oxidative pathophysiology have been reported to be associated with the production of hydroxyl free radical by the hepatocytes, D. oliveri have been studied to possess flavonoids, saponins, cardiac glycosides, Phenols, tannins and alkaloids, recognized as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant which counter and reverse the effects of oxidative stress induced by malaria parasites.
An estimated 80% of the world’s population, especially millions of dwellers in the rural areas and more than 65% of the global population uses traditional medicine for their basic health care needs.
Author(s) Details:
Muhammed Muazu ,
Pharmacology Laboratory, College of Health Sciences, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria.
Abdulsalami Mohammed Sani,
Department of Biotechnology, Nigerian Defence Academy, PMB 2109, Kaduna, Nigeria.
Karderam Bukar Dikwa,
Department of Biological Sciences, Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna, Nigeria.
Deborah Madi Dibal,
Department of Biological Sciences, Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna, Nigeria.
Kokori Bajeh Tijani,
Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria.
Junaidu Yahaya,
Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria.
