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Scientific rationale for traditional use of plants to treat tuberculosis in the eastern region of the OR Tambo district, South Africa by Madikizela, B., McGaw, L.J.

“…Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major health problem for humans worldwide, and was responsible for 1.4 million human deaths in 2015 alone. Although there is…”
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Pittosporum viridiflorum Sims (Pittosporaceae): A review on a useful medicinal plant native to South Africa and tropical Africa by Madikizela, B., McGaw, L.J.

“…Pittosporum viridiflorum Sims, a Pittosporaceae species, is used extensively in African traditional medicine (ATM) by various tribes. This review is an…”
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Invasive alien plants and weeds in South Africa: A review of their applications in traditional medicine and potential pharmaceutical properties by McGaw, L.J., Omokhua-Uyi, A.G., Finnie, J.F., Van Staden, J.

“…Traditional pharmacopoeias are constantly evolving and adapting, hence the assimilation of alien plants and weeds into traditional systems of healing. Invasive…”
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Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity of plant species used in traditional poultry ethnomedicine in Zimbabwe: A first step to developing alternatives to antibiotic poultry feed additives by Jambwa, P., Nkadimeng, S.M., Mudimba, T.N., Matope, G., McGaw, L.J.

“…ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCEGlobal interest in phytogenic feed additives as alternatives to antibiotics in feed has been spurred by the banning of antibiotic…”
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Ethnoveterinary use of southern African plants and scientific evaluation of their medicinal properties by McGaw, L.J., Eloff, J.N.

“…Livestock keepers in many developing countries with restricted access to orthodox veterinary healthcare services commonly use traditional remedies to treat…”
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Isolation and characterisation of nematicidal compound, leolorin C, from Leonotis leonurus acetone leaf extract by Makhubu, F.N., Nkadimeng, S.M., Fouche, G., Khosa, M.C., McGaw, L.J.

“…Leonotis leonurus (L.) R.Br. (Lamiaceae) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa used to treat various diseases including digestive tract problems,…”
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Ethnobotany, phytochemistry, toxicology and pharmacological properties of Terminalia sericea Burch. ex DC. (Combretaceae) – A review by Mongalo, N.I., McGaw, L.J., Segapelo, T.V., Finnie, J.F., Van Staden, J.

“…The use of medicinal plants in the treatment of infections is ancient. A wide variety of ethnotherapeutic properties and pharmacological actions has been…”
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Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen (Polygalaceae): A review of its ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological properties and toxicology by Mongalo, N.I., McGaw, L.J., Finnie, J.F., Staden, J. Van

“…Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen (Polygalaceae) is a multi-purpose plant with a long history of use in African traditional medicine to treat various sexually…”
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Anthelmintic and antimycobacterial activity of fractions and compounds isolated from Cissampelos mucronata by Akande, R.T., Fouche, G., Famuyide, I.M., Makhubu, F.N., Nkadimeng, S.M., Aro, A.O., Kayoka-Kabongo, P.N., McGaw, L.J.

“…Cissampelos mucronata A. Rich., a perennial climber belonging to the family Menispermaceae, has been used traditionally to treat parasites and…”
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Inflammation: the foundation of diseases and disorders. A review of phytomedicines of South African origin used to treat pain and inflammatory conditions by E, O Iwalewa, L, J McGaw, V, Naidoo, J, N Eloff

“…Great interest in herbal medicine as a potential source of phytopharmaceuticals has created the need to review common factors responsible for major diseases…”
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Four pentacyclic triterpenoids with antifungal and antibacterial activity from Curtisia dentata (Burm.f) C.A. Sm. leaves by Shai, L.J., McGaw, L.J., Aderogba, M.A., Mdee, L.K., Eloff, J.N.

“…Curtisia dentata is used in southern Africa to treat various diseases of bacterial and fungal origin in humans and animals to such a degree that the species is…”
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Assessing African medicinal plants for efficacy and safety: pharmacological screening and toxicology by Fennell, C.W., Lindsey, K.L., McGaw, L.J., Sparg, S.G., Stafford, G.I., Elgorashi, E.E., Grace, O.M., van Staden, J.

“…This paper reviews progress in establishing the scientific rationale for and safety of traditional medicine use in Africa. Selected plants were screened for…”
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The biological activity and chemistry of the southern African Combretaceae by Eloff, J.N., Katerere, D.R., McGaw, L.J.

“…Members of the Combretaceae family are widely traded in the traditional medicine market in southern Africa. The family is also used for medicinal purposes in…”
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Differentiation of Tarchonanthus camphoratus L. and Tarchonanthus parvicapitulatus P.P.J. Herman (Asteraceae) using electron microscopy, and comparison of their biological activities by Aro, A.O., Famuyide, I.M., Elisha, I.L., Kabongo-Kayoka, P.N., McGaw, L.J., Kahler-Venter, C.P.

“…Tarchonanthus camphoratus L. complex has numerous medicinal uses amongst the sub-Saharan African populace, including treatment for bronchospasm. This study…”
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The potential of South African plants against Mycobacterium infections by McGaw, L.J., Lall, N., Meyer, J.J.M., Eloff, J.N.

“…In South Africa, tuberculosis (TB) caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the most commonly notified disease and the fifth largest cause of mortality, with…”
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Flavonoids of Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M.King & H.Rob. as potential leads for treatment against tuberculosis by Omokhua-Uyi, A.G., Madikizela, B., Aro, A.O., Abdalla, M.A., Van Staden, J., McGaw, L.J.

“…•Flavonoids from Chromolaena odorata exhibited antimycobacterial activity against pathogenic Mycobacterium bovis and M. tuberculosis H37RV.•Two flavonoids of…”
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Evaluation of Athrixia bush tea for cytotoxicity, antioxidant activity, caffeine content and presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids by McGaw, L.J., Steenkamp, V, Eloff, J.N.

“…In South Africa, Athrixia phylicoides DC. (bush tea) is widely used as a beverage, cough remedy and purgative. The commercialization of this tea in a similar…”
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Antibacterial, anthelmintic and anti-amoebic activity in South African medicinal plants by McGaw, L.J., Jäger, A.K., van Staden, J.

“…Hexane, ethanol and water extracts of plants used by South African traditional healers for treating stomach ailments were screened for antibacterial,…”
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The value of plant extracts with antioxidant activity in attenuating coccidiosis in broiler chickens by Naidoo, V., McGaw, L.J., Bisschop, S.P.R., Duncan, N., Eloff, J.N.

“…Coccidiosis remains one of the most important diseases in the poultry industry and results in the annual loss of millions of US dollars by the poultry…”
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Antifungal activity and cytotoxicity of isolated compounds from leaves of Breonadia salicina by Mahlo, S.M., McGaw, L.J., Eloff, J.N.

“…Breonadia salicina is used traditionally to treat wounds, ulcers, fevers, headaches, and fungal infections. The aim of this study was to investigate the…”
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