Browsing School of Biological, Physical, Mathematics & Actuarial Sciences by Author "Jeruto, Pascaline"

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    • An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by the Nandi people in Kenya 

      Jeruto, Pascaline; Lukhoba, Catherine; Ouma, George; Ochuodho, Dennis O.; Mutai, Charles (Elsevier, 2007)
      Ethnopharmacological relevance The study of local knowledge about natural resources is becoming increasingly important in defining strategies and actions for conservation or recuperation of residual forests. Aims of the ...

    • In vitro antimicrobial activity of methanolic extracts of different Senna didymobotrya (Fresen.) H. S. Irwin & Barneby plant parts 

      Jeruto, Pascaline; Arama, Peter; Anyango, Beatrice; Akenga, Teresia; Nyunja, Regina A.; Khasabuli, Daniel; Kamundia, John (Editorial Manager® and ProduXion Manager® from Aries Systems Corporation, 2015)
      Background: Herbal medicines are used widely for primary health care in Kenya among rural populations where modern medicines are not affordable. The flowers, roots, stems and leaves of Senna didymobotrya have both antifungal ...

    • Morphometric study of Senna didymobotrya (Fresen.) H. S. Irwin and Barneby in Kenya 

      Jeruto, Pascaline; Arama, Peter; Anyango, Beatrice; Nyunja, Regina A.; Taracha, Catherine; Opiyo, Sylvia A. (Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2017)
      Herbal medicine has been used for many years and it remains widespread in developing countries while the use of complementary alternative medicine is increasing rapidly in developed countries. Senna didymobotrya is important ...