Antimalarial Medicinal Plants Review Malaria, a life-threatening disease transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, continues to be a significant public health challenge worldwide, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Despite substantial efforts to control and eradicate the disease, it remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, with an estimated 229 million cases and 409,000 deaths reported globally in 2019 alone, according to the World Health Organization. One of the most pressing issues in malaria control is the emergence of drug-resistant strains of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium spp., rendering many conventional antimalarial drugs ineffective. This necessitates the exploration of alternative treatment strategies, and one promising avenue lies in the rich diversity of medicinal plants found in various ecosystems around the world. For centuries, traditional healers and indigenous communities have relied on medicinal plants to treat malaria and ...