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: 2284

Review

A review of phylogeny, medicinal values, phytochemistry and toxicity of Sarcophyte piriei Hutch (Balanophoraceae)

Dennis Jack Opwoko
  • Dennis Jack Opwoko
  • Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Mount Kenya University, P.O. Box 342-01000, Thika, Kenya.
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Timothy Wachira
  • Timothy Wachira
  • Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Joseph Mwanzia Nguta
  • Joseph Mwanzia Nguta
  • Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 29053-00625, Nairobi, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 16 February 2023
  •  Accepted: 11 April 2023
  •  Published: 30 June 2023

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