Gliricidia sepium Aqueous Leaf Extract Possesses Antisickling Property

Background: Extracts of leaf, flower and bark of Gliricidia sepium have been used in the treatment of patients with pathogenic bacterial infections, skin diseases, nematodes and antioxidants disturbances. We recently had information of its use in the treatment of sickle cell disease in some parts of Nigeria. Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the in-vitro antisickling properties of Gliricidia sepium Original Research Article