Cyperus articulatus L. is popularly known as priprioca. Its rhizomes are used as a medicine\nin the treatment of malaria in traditional medicine. Since priprioca oil is extracted for commercial\npurpose, we evaluated if the components from the priprioca residue can be a source of antiplasmodial\nactive molecules. This study aimed to determine the in vitro antiplasmodial and cytotoxicity activities\nof the ethanolic extract of C. articulatus as an in vitro antiplasmodial agent. From the solid residue\nof the plant rhizomes, 40 g samples were removed and subjected to hot extraction using a Soxhlet\nextractor. The in vitro antiplasmodial activity was determined using the W2 and 3D7 strains of\nP. falciparum. The phytochemical study identified the following main compounds: corymbolone\n(14.25%), cyclocolorenone (9.75%), and cadalene.........................
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