Browsing Faculty of Natural Science by Author "Faculty of Community and Health Sciences"
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Acute and chronic toxicity of the flavonoid-containing plant, Artemisia afra in rodents
Mukinda, James Tshikosa (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The aim of this study was to investigate the possible toxicity of the flavonoid-containing plant, Artemisia afra and especially establish the safety of the aqueous extract of this plant after acute and chronic administration ... -
Aspects of the gastrointestinal uptake and metabolism of luteolin derivatives from Artemisia afra aqueous extract (preclinical)
Mukinda, James Tshikosa (University of the Western Cape, 2011)The aim of this study was to investigate the effect the plant matrix and the structure of the flavonoid (i.e. whether aglycone or glycoside) may have on the gastrointestinal uptake and metabolism of luteolin derivatives ... -
An assessment of the dietary intake of pregnant women in the West Coast / Winelands region, Western Cape Province: relation to low birth weight
Jaffer, Sharmilah (University of the Western Cape, 2008)This secondary analysis aimed to develop dietary scores to assess the dietary intake of pregnant women in the West Coast/ Winelands region and determine the association with LBW. Further to determine the association between ... -
Comparison of the sutherlandioside B levels in two commercially available Sutherlandia frutescence preparations and the effect of elevated temperature and humidity on these levels
Joseph, Ashton Edward (University of the Western Cape, 2009)Sutherlandia frutescens (tribe Galegeae, Fabaceae), is a popular medicinal plant traditionally used in South Africa. In 2000, a company called Phyto Nova (Pty) Ltd. initiated large-scale cultivation and contract manufacturing ... -
Evaluation of guidelines for clinical trials of traditional plant medicines
Van Wyk, Anthea (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The World Health Organization estimates that 4 billion people use herbal medicine for some aspect of primary health care. These herbal products are however mostly used without the necessary clinical trial done to prove ... -
An investigation into the relationship between personality type, as measured by the Keirsey Bates Temperament Sorter, choice of practice setting and job satisfaction of pharmacists who graduated from the University of the Western Cape over the period 1990-2005
Le Roux, S.M. (University of the Western Cape, 2006)For the study the Keirsey Bates Temperament Sorter was completed by 602 pharmacy students during their study period at the University of the Western Cape. The results showed that the pharmacy students had a tendency towards ... -
Pharmaceutical evaluation of phela capsules Used as traditional medicine
Sehume, Brian J. (University of the Western Cape, 2010)In conclusion, the results obtained firstly indicated that the BP, EMEA and WHO were in fairly good agreement on the criteria and specifications that can be used to assesses the pharmaceutical quality of a traditional plant ... -
Skills, training and support for carers in HIV/AIDS community home-based care: a case study of carers in Chikankata, Zambia
Chaava, Thebisa Hamukoma (University of the Western Cape, 2005)The high prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Zambia has led to the development of innovative ways of coping with sickness related to this infection. HIV/AIDS home-based care is one such innovation designed in Chikankata Hospital in ...