Potency of Ficus Exasparata Leaf Extract on Albino Mice Infected with Plasmodium Berghei Berghei

This study was conducted to determine the effects of Ficus exasparata (sand paper plant) on albino mice experimentally infected with Plasmodium berghei berghei. The were grouped into four five each. in groups A,B, and C inoculated while those group D not parasite serve as control group. Group A B treated ethanoic leaf extract 100mg/body weight/day 200mg/body respectively for six days after inoculation parasite. significantly suppressed malaria when compared Phytochemical analysis showed presence Tannins, Flavonoid, Saponins Glycosides. statistical tool used Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC). no significant difference between doses 100mg 200mg, but there a suppression It is therefore concluded, that capable treating infection