corchorus capsularis/fever

Corchorus olitorius (jute) is a native plant of tropical Africa and Asia, and has since spread to Australia, South America and some parts of Europe. Its leafy vegetable is popularly used in soup preparation and folk medicine for the treatment of fever, chronic cystitis, cold and tumours. A

BACKGROUND This study was designed to provide information about the antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects of Corchorus olitorius root. METHODS Thirty male Wistar rats were divided into six groups of five animals each; the control and reference groups were administered normal saline (10 mL/kg)

OBJECTIVE This study aimed to report medicinal plants that are likely to be used in the control of salmonellosis. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in Southern Benin. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to 150 farmers and 100 traditional therapists in seven high