Traditional use of medicinal plants in south-central Zimbabwe: review and perspectives

A Maroyi - Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine, 2013 - Springer
Background Traditional medicine has remained as the most affordable and easily
accessible source of treatment in the primary healthcare system of resource poor …

Are plants used for skin care in South Africa fully explored?

N Lall, N Kishore - Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2014 - Elsevier
Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance South Africa is an important focal point of
botanical diversity, and although many plant species have been used since ancient times in …

A survey of ethnomedicinal plants used to treat cancer by traditional medicine practitioners in Zimbabwe

PR Matowa, M Gundidza, L Gwanzura… - … Medicine and Therapies, 2020 - Springer
Background Traditional medicine plays an important role in health care provision in the
develo** world. A number of cancer patients have been found to be using traditional …

Medicinal plants used for the management of respiratory diseases in Zimbabwe: Review and perspectives potential management of COVID-19

E Nyagumbo, W Pote, B Shopo, T Nyirenda… - … of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2022 - Elsevier
Respiratory diseases have in the recent past become a health concern globally. More than
523 million cases of coronavirus disease (COVID19), a recent respiratory diseases have …

Anti-inflammatory activity of crude saponin extracts from five Nigerian medicinal plants

HS Hassan, MI Sule, AM Musa, KY Musa… - African Journal of …, 2012 - ajol.info
Crude saponin extracts of five medicinal plants used in the treatment of inflammatory
diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, gout and haemorrhoids were screened for anti …

Protective effects of Asparagus officinalis (asparagus) against lead toxicity in mice

NM Alyami, R Almeer, HM Alyami - Environmental Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
One of the most prevalent harmful heavy metals is lead (Pb). It is generally recognized to be
harmful to the testicles. Asparagus officinalis has many saponins, flavonoids, and other …

Nephroprotective Effect of Asparagus africanus Lam. Root Extract against Gentamicin‐Induced Nephrotoxicity in Swiss Albino Mice

W Meka Kedir, A Dukassa Dubiwak… - Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The kidney is the organ most vulnerable to nephrotoxic drugs such as gentamicin.
Nephrotoxicity is a rapid deterioration of kidney function due to various factors. Gentamicin …

In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Extracts from Plants Used Traditionally in South Africa to Treat Tuberculosis and Related Symptoms

B Madikizela, AR Ndhlala, JF Finnie… - Evidence‐Based …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Respiratory ailments are major human killers, especially in develo** countries.
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease causing a threat to human healthcare. Many …

Traditional perinatal plant knowledge in Sub-Saharan Africa: Comprehensive compilation and secondary analysis

L Sibeko, T Johns, B Hsiao - South African Journal of Botany, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Sub-Saharan Africa has rich ethnobotanical heritage of public health relevance
within pluralistic systems of perinatal care. Compiling of reported medicinal plant use during …

Evaluation of analgesic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory potential of Dianthus crinitus using mice as a research animal

B Ahmad, AA Khan, MU Rehman, M Siraj, A Ali… - Italian Journal of Food …, 2024 - itjfs.com
In the past, natural resources were used as best therapeutic sources for different diseases.
Among several herbal resources, certain plant families are known for their analgesic …