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Vernonia amygdalina is widely documented as a medicinal plant used to treat malaria through various preparations, including blending its leaves with other plants [1], [2], creating decoctions [3], infusions [4], or combining it with ingredients like butter and coffee [5].
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procedureVernonia amygdalina leaves and roots are used to treat worms, malaria, fever, and indigestion by preparing a decoction and drinking it.
claimVernonia amygdalina leaves are combined with butter and coffee seeds, leaves of Ruta chalepensis, leaves of Eucalyptus globulus, or local 'katukala' and salt to treat diarrhea, malaria, urinary issues, anthrax, and internal parasites.
procedureFor the treatment of stomachache and malaria, the leaves of Vernonia amygdalina are blended with Rumex nervosus and Justicia schimperiana leaves, squeezed with water, and the resulting juice is consumed orally, according to Wendimu et al. (2021).
procedureFor the treatment of malaria, the leaves of Vernonia amygdalina are combined with crushed Ruta chalepensis leaves, prepared as a beverage with cold water, and consumed as one cup daily for three to five days, according to Amde (2017) and Melkamu (2021).
procedureTo treat intestinal parasites, abdominal pain, malaria, gastritis, and retained placenta, Vernonia amygdalina leaves and stems are prepared as an infusion and taken orally, as reported by Teka et al. (2020).