Browsing School of Pharmacy by Subject "Traditional medicines"
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Cardiovascular effects of aqueous leaf extract of Leonotis leonurus in Anesthetized rats
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)The present study was designed to evaluate the hypotensive properties and the mechanisms of action of the aqueous leaf extract of Leonotis leonurus in anesthetized male Wistar rats, using computerized blood pressure ... -
Evaluation and comparison of current legal and regulatory framework for traditional medicines in five selected African countries: A move towards harmonization of regulation of traditional medicines in Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: In Africa, traditional medicine (TM) practice has been in existence since time immemorial as the major source of pharmacotherapy. However, unlike orthodox medicines TM policies and regulations are not formalised ... -
Pharmacological evaluation of antidiarrhoeal and antidiabetic activities of Syzygium Cordatum Hochst. ex C. Krauss
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Syzygium cordatum is a medicinal plant indigenous to South Africa and Mozambique, commonly used to treat stomach aches, diabetes, respiratory problems and tuberculosis. In spite of the folklore use, adequate scientific ...