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Phytochemical study of Rhoicissus tomentosa
(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 ...
Screening extracts of indigenous South African plants for the presence of anti-cancer compounds
(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. ...
Pharmacological evaluation of some central nervous system effects of Cotyledon Orbiculata
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The use of traditional medicine through the use of medicinal plants in Africa and especially in South Africa has long been considered an important characteristic of people's daily lives and socio-cultural heritage. Cotyledon ...
The extraction, purification and evaluation of compounds from the leaves of Leonotis Leonorus for anticonvulsant activity
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
The aim of this study is to isolate and evaluate the anticonvulsant components from the leaves of Leonotis leonorus (L) R.aR. and to see if there is any change in activity with the origin of the plant material and I or the ...
De novo assembly of the rooibos genome
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) is endemic to the Cederberg region of South Africa, and one of
the few indigenous medicinal plants commercially cultivated in the country. International
interest in rooibos is growing, and ...
Phytochemical and biological studies of extracts from selected South African indigenous medicinal plants: Bulbine and helichrysum species
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Medicinal plants from the Asteraceae and Asphodelaceae families are among the most widely recognized in South African traditional medicine for managing diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a universal epidemic, yet there ...
Phytochemical studies on extracts of selected South African indigenous medicinal plants
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Nature has been identified as a rich source of potentially useful chemicals. Throughout the years, phytochemical studies have led to the unearthing of a huge number of natural products, their chemical diversity is unique ...
In vitro evaluation of Leonotis leonurus to validate its potential as an alternative anti-diabetic drug
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Africa is a rich source of medicinal plants with South Africa being known as a country with a
strong history of traditional healing, which masses a variety of approximately 30 000 flowering
plants and accounting for ...
An investigation of the plants used medicinally In self-care in the Bredasdorp / Elim region
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Much of the traditional medicinal plant knowledge is to a large extent known by the
older generations. This knowledge is at risk of disappearing due to not being passed
down to younger members of the respective families ...