* [[Woolly Woodvine]] : Traditional healers use a tea made from the leaves to treat malaria, stomach disorders and dysentery.
* [[Spanish Needle]] : A study by V. F. Andrade-Neto and colleagues published in the August 2004 issue of "Phytotherapy Research" tested the roots for antimalarial activity. The study found that the plasmodium parasites were as susceptible to the herb as they were to conventional drugs and the researchers attribute the strong antimalarial activity to the flavonoids.
* [[Betel Leaf]] : Terpenes, which is a healthy compound that is present in betel leaves has strong anti-malaria properties. Also, the flavonoids that are present in betel leaves have strong anti-parasitic properties and they help fight against parasite related strains of malaria. Betel leaves have been used for their anti-malarial properties since ancient times, and this practice started off in Malaysia. It can certainly protect you from the fatal dangers of malaria and can help you fight against this deadly disease.
== Warnings ==
Plasmodium falciparum infection is the most severe and can cause death in up to 10% of cases. It can be rapidly fatal. Pregnant women and children are especially at risk. Other types of malaria are less severe, but still may cause death. Specific antimalarial treatment is available and must always be started as soon as malaria is diagnosed. There is increasing resistance to currently available drugs and treatment should be carried out by an infectious diseases specialist or other expert in the field.