Browsing by Author "Johnson, Quinton"
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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, ... -
An assessment of carpobrotrn actnacifurmis and cissampelos capensis as potential antimicrobial agents and their effects on animal metabolism
Bowie, Andrea (University of the Western Cape, 2002)An assessm entof Carpobrotus acinaciformib and Cissampelos capensis as potential antimicrobialagentsandtheireffectsonanimalmetabolism -
An assessment of Carpobrotus acinaciformis and Cissampelos capensis as potential antimicrobial agents and their effects on animal metabolism
Bowie, Andrea (University of the Western Cape, 2002)The definition of a medicinal plant (as formulated by the WHO) is a plant that consists of either one or more plant parts with therapeutic properties that can be used in the development of drugs (sofowora lg82). Various ... -
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 ... -
Brine shrimp lethality test and acetylcholine esterase inhibition studies on selected South African medicinal plants
Jooste, Clarese Staley (University of the Western Cape, 2012)Research into traditional medicines is often conducted in a multidisciplinary approach as motivated by a desire to understand them in as complete a manner as possible,realizing their chemistry, biology and pharmacology. ... -
The effects of Elytropappus rhinocerotis Cass and Pelargonium triste (L.) L'Hèrit on animal health and metabolism
Duarte, Nazeema (University of the Western Cape, 2003)Many South Africans use cultural traditions and practices in the management of their health. Elytropappus rhinocerotis is an important medicinal plant, which is widely distributed in regions of South Africa. The objective ... -
An evaluation of the biopesticidal characteristics of Helichrysum marifolium and Helichrysum patulum and their effects on animal metabolism
Speelman, Abigail (University of the Western Cape, 2002)There are a number of pesticides that are suspected to be endocrine disrupters Many of these pesticides are man-made. Endocrine disrupters are chemicals that can lead to an increase in birth defects, sexual abnormalities, ... -
An evaluation of the biopesticidal characteristics of Helichrysum marifolium and Hetichrysum patulum and their effects on animal metabolism
Speelman, Abigail (University of the Western Cape, 2002)There ate a number of pesticides that are suspected to be endocrine disrupters' Many of these pesticides are man-made. Endocrine disrupters are chemicals that can lead to an increase in birth defects, sexual abnormalities, ... -
An evaluation of the biopesticidal characteristics of Hetichrysum marifolium and Helichrysum patulum and their effects on animal metabolism
Speelman, Abigail (University of the Western Cape, 2002)There ate a number of pesticides that are suspected to be endocrine disrupters' Many of these pesticides are man-made. Endocrine disrupters are chemicals that can lead to an increase in birth defects, sexual abnormalities, ... -
Higher education and democracy: A study of students' and student leaders' attitudes towards democracy in Tanzania
Speelman, 2002 (University of the Western Cape, 2002)Students in African universities have a long history of political involvement at the institutional level and in national politics. The present study investigates the political opinions of students in Tanzania with respect ... -
An investigation into the medicinal properties of Tulbaghia alliacea phytotherapy
Thamburan, Samantha (University of the Western Cape, 2009)The reproductive health of individuals is severely compromised by HIV infection, with candidiasis being the most prevalent oral complication in patients. Although not usually associated with severe morbidity, oropharyngeal ... -
An investigation into the medicinal properties of Tulbaghia alliacea phytotherapy
Thamburan, Samantha (University of the Western Cape, 2009)The reproductive health of individuals is severely compromised by HIV infection, with candidiasis being the most prevalent oral complication in patients. Although not usually associated with severe morbidity, oropharyngeal ... -
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 ...