1. Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Benin, P.M.B. 1154, Benin City, Edo State 300001, Nigeria;2. Department of Pharmacognosy, University of Benin, P.M.B. 1154, Benin City, Edo State 300001, Nigeria
Abstract:
The leaves of the plant, Ficus exasperata Vahl. (Moraceae) are commonly used in the southern area of Nigeria and certain parts of Africa in reducing fever. This study was thus aimed at investigating this traditional use.