Abstract
A new antiplasmodial coumarin from Toddalia asiatica roots
Oketch-Rabah, H. A.
Mwangi, J. W.
Lisgarten, J.
Mberu, E. K.
Fitoterapia. 2000; 71636-40
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https://doi.org/10.1016/s0367-326x(00)00222-7A new antiplasmodial coumarin, 5,7-dimethoxy-8-(3'-hydroxy-3'methyl-1'-butene)-coumarin (1), has been isolated from the roots of Toddalia asiatica. This finding supports the traditional use of this plant for the treatment of malaria.