African Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0816
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPP
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 2288

Full Length Research Paper

Phytochemistry and antibacterial activity of extracts from medicinal plant Olea africana

Kemboi Douglas
  • Kemboi Douglas
  • School of Science and Technology, University of Kabianga, Kericho, Kenya.
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Joyce Jepkorir Kiplimo
  • Joyce Jepkorir Kiplimo
  • School of Science and Technology, University of Kabianga, Kericho, Kenya.
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Denis Chirchir
  • Denis Chirchir
  • School of Science and Technology, University of Kabianga, Kericho, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 31 January 2016
  •  Accepted: 15 March 2016
  •  Published: 22 April 2016

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