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Effects of Libyan traditional plants on the reproductive system of male and female rats
(University of the Western cape, 2015)
In different parts of the world, medicinal plants have demonstrated a lot of health benefits to mankind and remains an important source for the discovery of new bio-active compounds. Libya is a typical example of a country ...
Detection of selective tyrosinase inhibitors from some South African plant extracts of lamiaceae family
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Various dermatological disorders, such as formation of black pigmented patches on the surface of the skin arise from the over-activity of tyrosinase enzyme's degenerative action. This enzyme is further implicated in the ...
The effect of Libyan date palm pollen and flax seed on general and specific properties of testicular and breast cancer cells
(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 ...
Investigation of some possible mechanisms involved in the anticonvulsant activity of Tulbaghia violacea harv
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Even though Tulbaghia violacea has been used to treat and manage epilepsy in South Africa by traditional medicine practitioners, no evidence in any literature has shown any scientific scrutiny of the effectiveness of the ...
Effect of tea and herbal infusions on mammalian reproduction and fertility
(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 ...
Medicinal uses of Galenia africana: A study of the antimicrobial, antifungal and anticancer properties
(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 ...
Data Science techniques for predicting plant genes involved in secondary metabolites production
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Plant genome analysis is currently experiencing a boost due to reduced costs associated with the
development of next generation sequencing technologies. Knowledge on genetic background can be
applied to guide targeted ...
Medicinal plant use in the Dwarsrivier Valley, Stellenbosch
(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 ...