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    An assessment of Hypoxis hemerocallidea extracts, and actives as natural antibiotic, and immune modulation phytotherapies 

    Muwanga, Catherine (University of the Western Cape, 2006)
    In South Africa, the crude aqueous extract from Hypoxis hemerocallidea is used by AIDS patients to treat opportunistic infections, such as tuberculosis. The rapid emergence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, and extreme ...
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    Effects of Leonotis leonorus aqueous extract on the isolated perfused rat heart 

    Khan, Fatima (University of the Western Cape, 2007)
    An aqueous extract prepared from the leaves and smaller stems of Leonotis leonorus was used to investigate the potential effects on certain cardiovascular parameters such as left ventricular systonic pressure, end-diastolic ...
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    The antihypertentive effect of aqueous extract O Africana leaves 

    Wang, Xu (University of the Western Cape, 2007)
    The incidence of cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, is on the increase worldwide. Medicinal plants played an important role in the treatment of hypertension for centuries. Very few scientific studies have, ...
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    Effect of tea and herbal infusions on mammalian reproduction and fertility 

    Opuwari, Chinyerum Sylvia (University of the Western Cape, 2013)
    Camellia sinensis (tea) and Aspalathus linearis (rooibos) may improve reproductive function owing to their antioxidant properties. To test this hypothesis, male and female rats were given 2% and 5% green tea (Gt), black ...
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    Phytochemical study of Rhoicissus tomentosa 

    Nqolo, Nandipha Lucia (University of the Western Cape, 2008)
    This investigation focused on Rhoicissus tomentosa, belonging to the family, Vitaceae in an attempt to assess the phytochemistry of this plant which is widely used by traditional healers in South Africa to ensure the safe ...
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    The effect of Libyan date palm pollen and flax seed on general and specific properties of testicular and breast cancer cells 

    Alshibani, Yasmein Omran (University of the Western cape, 2016)
    There is increasing concern worldwide by researchers with regards to the assessing of safety and therapeutic consumption of the plants used in traditional medicine. Date palm pollen (DPP) and flax seed have been used ...
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    Medicinal uses of Galenia africana: A study of the antimicrobial, antifungal and anticancer properties 

    Ng'uni, Tiza Lucy (University of the Western Cape, 2017)
    Over the years, microorganisms have become resistant to commonly used antimicrobial agents leading to multidrug resistance. This is believed to occur even with new classes of therapeutic agents thus creating a challenge ...
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    Medicinal plant use in the Dwarsrivier Valley, Stellenbosch 

    Arendse, Melissa Liezel (University of the Western Cape, 2013)
    Plants have been used as medicine since antiquity. Passed on by word of mouth through the generations, this oral tradition is at risk of becoming extinct due to westernization and lack of documentation. The community in ...
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    Studies on some biologically active natural products from Tulbaghia Alliacea 

    Maoela, Manki Sarah (University of the Western Cape, 2005)
    It is believed that early humans had knowledge of how to use traditional medicinal plants, but the knowledge has been partially lost as society underwent various changes leading to new civilizations. The aim of this study ...
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    Screening extracts of indigenous South African plants for the presence of anti-cancer compounds 

    Essack, Magbubah (University of the Western Cape, 2006)
    Early man dabbled with the use of plant extracts to cure ailments. This practice has been passed down from generation to generation and today more than 50% of the world'sdrugs are natural products or derivatives thereof. ...
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