Anti-Leishmanial Activity of Artemisia persica, A. spicigera, and A. fragrance against Leishmania major

Abstract

These results indicated satisfactory anti-leishmanial activity of <i>Artemisia</i> extracts against ZCL in-vitro. Accordingly, <i>Artemisia</i> ethanolic extracts might be considered as a strong, effective and safe herbal compound for clearing the <i>L. major</i> with less toxicity to the host macrophages cells. Hence, it may be recognized as an excellent herbal therapy for treating the ZCL.