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Habte G, Habte S, Jilo O, Alemu W, Eyasu K, Meka W, Shifera G, Gezimu W, Dugasa M, Tamiru S, Mamo M, Kelecha A. Antimalarial efficacy test of the aqueous crude leaf extract of Coriandrum sativum Linn.: an in vivo multiple model experimental study in mice infected with Plasmodium berghei. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:267. [PMID: 38997693 PMCID: PMC11241778 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-024-04577-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Malaria continues to wreak havoc on the well-being of the community. Resistant parasites are jeopardizing the treatment. This is a wake-up call for better medications. Folk plants are the key starting point for antimalarial drug discovery. After crushing and mixing the leaves of Coriandrum sativum with water, one cup of tea is drunk daily for a duration of three to five days as a remedy for malaria by local folks in Ethiopia. Additionally, in vitro experiments conducted on the plant leaf extract elsewhere have also demonstrated the plant's malaria parasite inhibitory effect. There has been no pharmacologic research to assert this endowment in animals, though. This experiment was aimed at evaluating the antimalarial efficacy of C. sativum in Plasmodium berghei infected mice. METHODS The plant's leaf was extracted using maceration with distilled water. The extract was examined for potential acute toxicity. An evaluation of secondary phytoconstituents was done. Standard antimalarial screening models (prophylactic, chemosuppressive, curative tests) were utilized to assess the antiplasmodial effect. In each test, thirty mice were organized into groups of five. To the three categories, the test substance was given at doses of 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg/day before or after the commencement of P. berghei infection. Positive and negative control mice were provided Chloroquine and distilled water, respectively. Rectal temperature, parasitemia, body weight, survival time and packed cell volume were ultimately assessed. Analysis of the data was performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences. RESULTS No toxicity was manifested in mice. The extract demonstrated a significant inhibition of parasitemia (p < 0.05) in all the models. The inhibition of parasite load was highest with the upper dose in the suppressive test (82.74%) followed by the curative procedure (78.49%). Likewise, inhibition of hypothermia, weight loss hampering, improved survival and protection against hemolysis were elicited by the extract. CONCLUSIONS The results of our experimental study revealed that the aqueous crude leaf extract of C. sativum exhibits significant antimalarial efficacy in multiple in vivo models involving mice infected with P. berghei. Given this promising therapeutic attribute, in depth investigation on the plant is recommended.
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- Getu Habte
- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Mattu University, P.O. Box 318, Mettu, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Biology, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Ambo University, P.O. Box 19, Ambo, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Mattu University, P.O. Box 318, Mettu, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Computer Science, College of Engineering and Technology, Mattu University, P.O. Box 318, Mettu, Ethiopia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Mattu University, P.O.Box 318, Mettu, Ethiopia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Mattu University, P.O.Box 318, Mettu, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Mattu University, P.O. Box 318, Mettu, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Mattu University, P.O. Box 318, Mettu, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Mattu University, P.O. Box 318, Mettu, Ethiopia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Mattu University, P.O.Box 318, Mettu, Ethiopia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Mattu University, P.O.Box 318, Mettu, Ethiopia
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Tadege G, Kahssay SW, Fisseha N, Abebe D, Nureye D. Antimalarial activity of the hydroalcoholic crude extract and solvent fractions of Commelina latifolia Hochst. ex C.B.Clarke (Commelinaceae) leaves against Plasmodium berghei in mice. Heliyon 2022; 8:e12045. [PMID: 36578416 PMCID: PMC9791320 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Ethnopharmacological relevance In Ethiopia, the indigenous medicinal plant Commelina latifolia Hochst. ex C.B. Clarke leaves are used to treat malaria and wounds. Aim of the study In this work, the antiplasmodial activity of Commelina latifolia crude leaf extract and solvent fractions against Plasmodium berghei-infected mice was investigated. Materials and methods 80% methanol was used to extract the leaves of C. latifolia, and the crude extract was fractionated using chloroform, pure methanol, and distilled water. All test compounds were undergone an acute oral toxicity test before being put through Peter's 4-day suppressive test to see if they have antiplasmodial activity. The hydroalcoholic crude extract and chloroform fraction were additionally assessed for antimalarial activity using curative and prophylactic tests in P. berghei-infected laboratory mice. Results All of the tested crude extracts were safe at a dose of 2000 mg/kg. At 400 mg/kg dose both the 80% methanol extract and chloroform fraction exhibited antimalarial activity with parasitemia suppression values of 86.31%, and 76.56% in the four-day suppressive test, 81.97% and 72.05% in Rane's test, and 69.05% and 62.88% in the prophylactic test, respectively. Conclusion Collectively, the oral dose of Commelina latifolia is safe, and reveals promising antimalarial activity. The findings backed up the utilization of the plant in traditional medicine to treat malaria.
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- Getnet Tadege
- School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan-Tepi University, Southwest, Ethiopia,Corresponding author.
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan-Tepi University, Southwest, Ethiopia
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan-Tepi University, Southwest, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Northwest, Ethiopia
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan-Tepi University, Southwest, Ethiopia
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Tekalign E, Tadege G, Fisseha N, Nureye D. Suppressive, Curative, and Prophylactic Effects of Maesa lanceolata Forssk. against Rodent Malaria Parasite Plasmodium berghei. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:8901555. [PMID: 36411769 PMCID: PMC9675603 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8901555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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The artemisinin partial resistance is believed to be spread to artemisinin-based combination therapy partner drugs. As a result, new antiplasmodial compounds are required to treat resistant malaria infections. In the invention of antimalarial substances, claimed medical plants are precious resources. So, the current study was designed to assess the antiplasmodial effects of Maesa lanceolata in mice. In this study, preliminary phytoconstituent and in vivo acute oral toxicity tests were done. Early infection, established infection, and residual infection tests were employed to determine the antimalarial effects of the test drugs. Three doses (200, 400, and 600 mg/kg) of the extracts were provided orally to the test mice. Analysis of variance (one-way) followed by post hoc Tukey's test was used to analyze the difference between and within groups. Terpenoids, tannins, saponins, flavonoids, and alkaloids were detected in the phytochemical constituent analysis. Both 80% methanolic crude extract and solvent fractions had no toxic result at the 2000 mg/kg dose. All test drug doses suppressed parasite levels in a significant manner at all tests. The activity of chloroform fraction (maximum percentage suppression, 81.28%) overwhelms the crude extract activity. The curative effects of 80% methanolic crude extract, with a maximum of 80.22% parasitemia suppression, were greater than its suppressive and prophylactic effects. The 400 mg/kg dose of chloroform fraction resulted in a maximum survival period (18 days) than other doses of tested materials. The results of this investigation provide support for the activity of M. lanceolata leaf extract against malaria.
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- Eyob Tekalign
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan-Tepi University, P.O. Box 260, Mizan-Aman, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan-Tepi University, Mizan-Aman, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan-Tepi University, Mizan-Aman, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan-Tepi University, Mizan-Aman, Ethiopia
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