Search Results - "Ndhlala, A. R"
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Antimicrobial properties and phenolic contents of medicinal plants used by the Venda people for conditions related to venereal diseases
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (17-05-2011)“…Percentage inhibition of HIV-1 RT by 18 extracts from 12 medicinal plants used by Venda people (1mg/ml). Percentage inhibition by positive controls were;…”
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Anti-inflammatory, anticholinesterase, antioxidant and phytochemical properties of medicinal plants used for pain-related ailments in South Africa
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (03-02-2010)“…Extracts of seven South African medicinal plants used traditionally for the treatment of pain-related ailments were evaluated. The study was aimed at…”
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Plant composition, pharmacological properties and mutagenic evaluation of a commercial Zulu herbal mixture: Imbiza ephuzwato
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (27-01-2011)“…Extracts of 21 plant species used to make Imbiza ephuzwato, a Zulu herbal mixture were each investigated for their pharmacological properties. Several plant…”
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Anti-inflammatory and phytochemical properties of twelve medicinal plants used for treating gastro-intestinal ailments in South Africa
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (22-06-2009)“…The investigated medicinal plants are commonly used for the treatment of pains and cramps related to gastro-intestinal tract infections in South African…”
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Investigation into the Genotoxicity of Water Extracts from Hypoxis Species and a Commercially Available Hypoxis Preparation
Published in Phytotherapy research (01-03-2013)“…We performed an in vitro evaluation of the genotoxic potential of water extracts from four Hypoxis species (Hypoxis hemerocallidea, H. colchicifolia, H…”
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Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and mutagenic investigation of the South African tree aloe ( Aloe barberae)
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (30-07-2009)“…In recent times, many products ranging from aloe drinks to aloe gels, powders, capsules, and creams have appeared on the commercial market prepared from…”
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In vitro pharmacological effects of manufactured herbal concoctions used in KwaZulu-Natal South Africa
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (25-02-2009)“…Manufactured and packaged herbal mixtures, known locally as muthi concoctions, have become a new feature of traditional medicine in South Africa. These herbal…”
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Ethnopharmacological study of plants from Pondoland used against diarrhoea
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (07-05-2012)“…Most of the plant extracts exhibited better activity against COX-1 enzyme, with 53% of the plant extracts exhibiting high activity. Only 19% of the plant…”
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Analysis of phenolic compounds including tannins, gallotannins and flavanols of Uapaca kirkiana fruit
Published in Food chemistry (01-02-2006)“…Tannins and phenolic acids were extracted from Uapaca kirkiana unripe pulp, seed coat, peel and embryo, as well as from ripe pulp, seed coat, embryo and peel…”
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Phenolic content and profiles of selected wild fruits of Zimbabwe: Ximenia caffra, Artobotrys brachypetalus and Syzygium cordatum
Published in International journal of food science & technology (01-08-2008)“…The phenolic compound content and profiles of three wild fruits found in Zimbabwe were tentatively identified using the traditional colorimetric methods and…”
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Antimycobacterial, anti-inflammatory and genotoxicity evaluation of plants used for the treatment of tuberculosis and related symptoms in South Africa
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (28-04-2014)“…Emergence of drug-resistant tuberculosis strains and long duration of treatment has established an urgent need to search for new effective agents. The great…”
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Pharmacological properties and protein binding capacity of phenolic extracts of some Venda medicinal plants used against cough and fever
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (30-08-2012)“…Several ailments are caused by infectious bacteria and in other diseases; they act as co-infection which complicate human life by causing health hazards. In…”
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Seed priming with light quality and Cyperus rotundus L. extract modulate the germination and initial growth of Moringa oleifera Lam. seedlings
Published in Brazilian journal of biology (2024)“…Improving plant germination is essential to guarantee better quality seedlings. Thus, this research aimed to evaluate whether the seed priming with light…”
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Antimicrobial and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities of Buddleja salviifolia (L.) Lam. leaf extracts and isolated compounds
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (09-07-2013)“…Buddleja salviifolia leaves are used for the treatment of eye infections and neurodegenerative conditions by various tribes in South Africa. This study was…”
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Anti-inflammatory and mutagenic evaluation of medicinal plants used by Venda people against venereal and related diseases
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (07-03-2013)“…Inflammation is a major risk factor for various human diseases including venereal diseases, often resulting in treatment complications. Plants have been…”
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Phenolic composition of Flacourtia indica, Opuntia megacantha and Sclerocarya birrea
Published in Food chemistry (2007)“…The phenolic acid composition of the peel and pulp of the fruits of Flacourtia indica (Burm. f.) Merr., Opuntia megacantha (L.) Mill and Sclerocarya birrea (A…”
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Phytosynergy in some Hypoxis species and pharmacological properties of a Hypoxis-based phytopharmaceutical formula
Published in Journal of ethnopharmacology (25-11-2013)“…Hypoxis species are used extensively in traditional medicine in southern Africa for several ailments including tuberculosis, chest infections, and nervous and…”
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Phytochemical and antioxidant properties of unconventional leafy vegetables consumed in southern Africa
Published in South African journal of botany (01-01-2013)“…Indigenous leafy vegetables possess high horticultural potential based on their long utilisation history by local communities across Africa. Phytochemical and…”
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Commercial herbal preparations in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: The urban face of traditional medicine
Published in South African journal of botany (01-10-2011)“…The modern trend in traditional medicines reflects an increase in the sale of complex herbal mixtures rather than those prepared from single plants. This trend…”
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Antiplasmodial, HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitory and cytotoxicity properties of Centratherum punctatum Cass. and its fractions
Published in South African journal of botany (01-01-2014)“…The hexane, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and aqueous fractions of an ethanolic extract of Centratherum punctatum leaves were screened for antiplasmodial,…”
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