In Vitro and In Vivo Leishmanicidal Activity of <i>Astronium fraxinifolium</i> (Schott) and <i>Plectranthus amboinicus</i> (Lour.) Spreng against <i>Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis</i>

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</svg>L of 2.5% plant material. The arrow indicates start of treatment (about the 27th day).</table>

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Figure 3: In Vitro and In Vivo Leishmanicidal Activity of <i>Astronium fraxinifolium</i> (Schott) and <i>Plectranthus amboinicus</i> (Lour.) Spreng against <i>Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis</i> 

Figure 3 | In Vitro and In Vivo Leishmanicidal Activity of Astronium fraxinifolium (Schott) and Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng against Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis 