Table 3.
Effect of aqueous fraction of the methanolic root extract of D. angustifolia on parasitaemia and mean survival time of the mice
| Treatment | Dose mg/kg | %Parasitemia | %Chemosuppression | Mean survival time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aq. fraction | 200 | 48.79 ± 2.00 | 14.76c | 7.40 ± 0.51 |
| 400 | 47.56 ± 1.56 | 16.91c | 8.29 ± 0.83 | |
| 600 | 45.23 ± 1.31 | 20.98c | 8.58 ± 0.53 | |
| Chloroquine | 10 | 0 | 100 | 12.84 ± 1.32 |
| Distilled water | 1 ml | 57.24 ± 2.85 | 0 | 7.58 ± 0.53 |
c = p < 0.001, parasitaemia and survival time expressed as mean ± SD, n = 5, The results are expressed as the percent suppression of parasitaemia with reference to non-treated mice.