Abstract Background M. verticillata (Malvaceae) is a medicinal plant used in the treatment of wounds, boils, and liver injuries. The leaf extracts possess anti-inflammatory antioxidant activities. Doxorubicin (DOX) potent chemotherapeutic agent various cancers, but its clinical use limited by acute chronic cardiotoxicity . This study aims to evaluate possible cardioprotective role Malva against...

Background: The use of medicinal plants is an option for livestock farmers who are not allowed to use allopathic drugs under certified organic programs or cannot afford to use allopathic drugs for minor health problems of livestock. Methods: In 2003 we conducted semi-structured interviews with 60 participants obtained using a purposive sample. Medicinal plants are used to treat a range of condi...