This work was carried out in collaboration between all authors. Authors NC and MM have participated equitably in the study and consequently shared the first place. Author MEM carried out the toxicity tests, participated in the project design and drafted the manuscript. Author NC participated in the project design, carried out the plant collection and participated in the toxicity tests. Author MEM conceived the study and participated in the design and coordination of the project and drafted the manuscript. Author SG carried out in the chemical analysis of plant extracts. Author SA participated in the conception and design of the study and review of the final manuscript. Author LB participated in the conception and design of the study, and supervised the toxicity tests. Author MEH participated in the design and coordination of the project and review of the final manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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