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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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Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and mutagenic investigation of the South African tree aloe ( Aloe barberae) by Ndhlala, A.R., Amoo, S.O., Stafford, G.I., Finnie, J.F., Van Staden, J.

“…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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Phytosynergy in some Hypoxis species and pharmacological properties of a Hypoxis-based phytopharmaceutical formula by Ndhlala, A.R., Stafford, G.I., Van Staden, J.

“…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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Ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Podocarpus sensu latissimo (s.l.) by Abdillahi, H.S., Stafford, G.I., Finnie, J.F., Van Staden, J.

“…The genus Podocarpus sensu latissimo (s.l.) was initially subdivided into eight sections. However, based on new information from different morphological and…”
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Commercial herbal preparations in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: The urban face of traditional medicine by Ndhlala, A.R., Stafford, G.I., Finnie, J.F., Van Staden, J.

“…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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Effect of storage on the chemical composition and biological activity of several popular South African medicinal plants by Stafford, G.I., Jäger, A.K., van Staden, J.

“…The in vitro biological activity of nine frequently used medicinal plants in South Africa was assessed and re-assessed after various lengths of storage. The…”
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In vitro pharmacological effects of manufactured herbal concoctions used in KwaZulu-Natal South Africa by Ndhlala, A.R., Stafford, G.I., Finnie, J.F., Van Staden, J.

“…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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Quality assessment of Tulbaghia rhizomes by Jäger, A.K., Stafford, G.I.

“…Tulbaghia species are used in traditional medicine in southern Africa. They contain sulphur compounds, which have anti-Candida activity. The sulphur compounds…”
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Phylogenetic selection of target species in Amaryllidaceae tribe Haemantheae for acetylcholinesterase inhibition and affinity to the serotonin reuptake transport protein by Bay-Smidt, M.G.K., Jäger, A.K., Krydsfeldt, K., Meerow, A.W., Stafford, G.I., Van Staden, J., Rønsted, N.

“…We present phylogenetic analyses of 37 taxa of Amaryllidaceae, tribe Haemantheae and Amaryllis belladonna L. as an outgroup, in order to provide a phylogenetic…”
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Serotonin transporter protein (SERT) and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) binding activity of montanine and coccinine from three species of Haemanthus L. (Amaryllidaceae) by Stafford, G.I., Birer, C., Brodin, B., Christensen, S. Brøgger, Eriksson, A.H., Jäger, A.K., Rønsted, N.

“…The alkaloid rich extracts from an acid/base extraction of bulb material of Haemanthus coccineus L., H. montanus Baker and H. sanguineus Jacq. revealed that…”
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Heterostyly and pollinators in Plumbago auriculata (Plumbaginaceae) by Ferrero, V., de Vega, C., Stafford, G.I., Van Staden, J., Johnson, S.D.

“…Plants with hermaphrodite flowers risk conflict between male and female sexual function due to close proximity of sexual organs. Heterostyly, a genetic floral…”
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Riding the wave: South Africa's contribution to ethnopharmacological research over the last 25 years by Light, M.E., Sparg, S.G., Stafford, G.I., van Staden, J.

“…South Africa is a country with both rich floral biodiversity and cultural diversity. Traditional herbal medicines form an important part of the healthcare of…”
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Antimicrobial activity of South African Podocarpus species by Abdillahi, H.S., Stafford, G.I., Finnie, J.F., Van Staden, J.

“…Several species of Podocarpus (Podocarpaceae) are utilized in treating ailments across the world. In Africa, four species are used traditionally in both animal…”
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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors from southern African plants: An overview of ethnobotanical, pharmacological potential and phytochemical research including and beyond Alzheimer's disease treatment by Masondo, N.A., Stafford, G.I., Aremu, A.O., Makunga, N.P.

“…The review focuses on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibition of extracts and compounds from southern African plants. We provide a detailed inventory of…”
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Phylogenetic hypothesis for the southern African genus Tulbaghia L. (Amaryllidaceae, Allioideae) based on plastid and nuclear DNA sequences by Stafford, G.I., Rønsted, N.

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The role of alkaloids in chemical defence in Clivia miniata (Amaryllidaceae) against herbivory by Brithys crini by Hoffman, M.J., Stafford, G.I., Makunga, N.P.

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Conservation and systematics of Haemanthus pumilio by West, D., Stafford, G.I., Smit, M., Hills, P.N.

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Investigating a potential adjuvent remedy for cancer treatment: LC/MS based methods to differentiate and assess chemical composition of wild populations of Dodonaea viscosa by Rautenbach, A., Henriques, R., Stafford, G.I., Makunga, N.P.

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Acetylcholinesterase enzyme inhibitory effects of amaryllidaceae alkaloids by Elgorashi, Esameldin E, Stafford, Gary I, Van Staden, Johannes

“…Twenty-three Amaryllidaceae alkaloids having several different ring types were evaluated for their acetylcholinesterase enzyme (AChE) inhibitory activity. The…”
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Assessing African medicinal plants for efficacy and safety: agricultural and storage practices by Fennell, C.W., Light, M.E., Sparg, S.G., Stafford, G.I., van Staden, J.

“…The paper reviews an important but little researched area of ethnopharmacology, namely, the effect of cultivation and post-harvest storage practices on levels…”
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