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Biological activity of traditional medicinal plants used against venereal diseases in South Africa.
(2006)
Throughout the history of mankind, many infectious diseases have been
treated with plant extracts. Venereal infections are one such group and are regarded
as conditions that are highly responsive to traditional treatment. ...
In vitro propagation of Scilla natalensis planch.
(1999)
In South Africa, large quantities of Scilla natalensis are harvested from wild populations
and sold as traditional medicine, which is reducing the density, distribution and genetic
diversity of wild populations. The ...
Pharmacological investigation of some trees used in South African traditional medicine.
(2005)
South Africa is home to a wide diversity of cultural groups, all of which
utilize the flora for a variety of purposes. This is true with regard to traditional
medicine systems which are similar to those of the rest of ...
Regulation of hyperhydricity in Aloe polyphylla propagated in vitro.
(2009)
Micropropagation of Aloe polyphylla, an endangered species with a high ornamental and medicinal value, is an important part of its conservation. However, the in vitro culture was hindered by the phenomenon of hyperhydricity. ...
Systematic studies in Gnidia L. (Thymelaeaceae)
(2010)
Gnidia L., variously estimated to contain 100–160 species, is the largest genus in
the sub-cosmopolitan family Thymelaeaceae. Most species are shrubby, and
occur in tropical and southern Africa, with one species reaching ...
Heavy metals in South African medicinal plants.
(2008)
Plants are able to take up and accumulate certain environmental contaminants such as heavy metals. When the plants are ingested by man, these contaminants are transferred along the food chain. Due to the poorly regulated ...
The use of a virtual world to address misconceptions held by students regarding photosynthesis and respiration.
(1998)
In an effort to contribute to the improvement of Matric Biology education, a survey was conducted in 1996 and 1997 of Matric pupils and first year students at several tertiary institutions, in order to identify those topics ...
Bioprospecting the flora of southern Africa : optimising plant selections.
(2005)
Focused procedures which streamline and optimise plant prioritisation and selection in
bioprospecting have the potential to save both time and resources. A variety of semiquantitative
techniques were assessed for their ...
Seasonal pharmacological and phytochemical properties of medicinal bulbs.
(2010)
Medicinal bulbs form part of the diversified flora in South Africa. The plants are used extensively in South African traditional medicine in the treatment of various ailments. Due to the ever-increasing demand and the ...
Pharmacological activities of selected South African medicinal plants.
(2011)
The use of traditional medicine is a popular practice in South Africa especially among rural dwellers due to several reasons such as availability of natural products, cultural beliefs, preference of natural products to ...