Browsing by Author "Kareru, P. G."

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  • ANTIDIABETIC ACTIVITY OF SOME HERBAL DRUG PREPARATIONS USED BY KENYAN HERBALISTS 
    Kareru, P. G.; Karanja, J. M.; Njonge, F. K.; Gachanja, A. N.; Kimani, D. (JKUAT, 2017-04-19)
    Diabetes is a condition characterized by high blood sugar levels in the human body due to lack of insulin or its insufficient production in the body. Its causes are genetics (Type 1) and inactivity (Type 2). In Kenya, ...
  • Cashew nut shell liquid: an agricultural by-product with great potential for commercial exploitation in Kenya 
    Mwangi, P. M.; Kareru, P. G.; Thiong’o, G.; Mohammed, A. N. (JKUAT, 2016-10-06)
    Cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) is the main by‐product from cashew nuts processing and is obtained during roasting of the nuts by the oil‐bath method. It may also be obtained through expression of residual shells or solvent ...
  • CONTROL OF GASTRO-INTESTINAL NEMATODES IN RUMINANTS USING PLANT EXTRACTS 
    Kimani, D.; Kareru, P. G.; Njonge, F. K.; Kutima, H. L.; Nyagah, G. C.; Rechab, S. O.; Wamburu, R. W.; Karanja, J. M. (JKUAT, 2017-04-21)
    Helminthes infestation has been recognised as a major constraint to livestock production. Increasing anthelmintic resistance and the impact of conventional anthelmintics on the environment has led to increased interest ...
  • Direct Detection Of Triterpenoid Saponins In Medicinal Plants 
    Kareru, P. G.; Keriko, J. M.; Gachanja, A. N.; Kenji, G. M. (AJOL, 2008)
    Direct detection of saponins in medicinal plants using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is reported in this paper. Crude dry plant powders were mixed with potassium bromide (KBr) powder and compressed to a ...

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