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Extract from Mukinduri tree stops HIV from multiplying

Researchers say extracts aren't harmful to healthy human cells; they're probably usable as medicine.

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by The Star

News05 July 2022 - 15:24
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“The leaf extract of Croton megalocarpus and aerial part extract of Croton dichogamus could be considered as promising extracts as they display high antiviral activity with low toxicity."

Extracts from the bark and leaves of a common tree may help treat HIV, according to tests done by local researchers.

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