Antileishmanial activity of < i > Urtica dioica < /i > extract against zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis

Conclusions/SignificanceThis study established satisfactory results inLeishmania parasite clearing bothin-vivo andin-vitro. Therefore,U.dioica extract can be considered as an effective and harmless herbal compound for killing the parasite without toxicity to the host macrophages. Furthermore, it also can treat the CL by switching the mouse immune response towards a cell-mediated response (Th1); hence, it may be identified as a perfect therapeutic herbal drug for CL treatment.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Source Type: research