Role of oxidative stress in infectious diseases. A review
M Pohanka - Folia microbiologica, 2013 - Springer
Oxidative stress plays a dual role in infections. Free radicals protect against invading
microorganisms, and they can also cause tissue damage during the resulting inflammation …
microorganisms, and they can also cause tissue damage during the resulting inflammation …
Artemisia afra, a controversial herbal remedy or a treasure trove of new drugs?
A Du Toit, F Van der Kooy - Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2019 - Elsevier
Ethnoparmacological relevance Artemisia afra is one of the most widely used herbal
remedies in South Africa. This highly aromatic shrub is used to treat various disorders …
remedies in South Africa. This highly aromatic shrub is used to treat various disorders …
Comparative Evaluation of the Nutritive, Mineral, and Antinutritive Composition of Musa sinensis L. (Banana) and Musa paradisiaca L. (Plantain) Fruit Compartments
Banana and plantain contribute significantly to food security and amelioration of
malnutrition, earning their status as staples in several localities of tropical and sub-tropical …
malnutrition, earning their status as staples in several localities of tropical and sub-tropical …
South African medicinal plant extracts active against influenza A virus
Background Influenza infection remains a major health threat for animals and humans which
crucially requires effective antiviral remedies. The usage of herbal medications as readily …
crucially requires effective antiviral remedies. The usage of herbal medications as readily …
Antimicrobial activity, antioxidant potential, cytotoxicity and phytochemical profiling of four plants locally used against skin diseases
Although orthodox medications are available for skin diseases, expensive dermatological
services have necessitated the use of medicinal plants as a cheaper alternative. This study …
services have necessitated the use of medicinal plants as a cheaper alternative. This study …
[HTML][HTML] Phytochemical and antioxidant activities of Rumex crispus L. in treatment of gastrointestinal helminths in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Objective To evaluate the antioxidant activities and phytochemical content of the leaf and
root extracts of Rumex crispus using the solvents extraction; methanol extract, ethanol …
root extracts of Rumex crispus using the solvents extraction; methanol extract, ethanol …
[HTML][HTML] The potential of South African medicinal plants against microbial biofilm and quorum sensing of foodborne pathogens: A review
Microbial biofilm and quorum sensing are two intertwined traits that have been used by
microorganisms for their survival and improved virulence. They have been implicated as the …
microorganisms for their survival and improved virulence. They have been implicated as the …
[HTML][HTML] Phytochemical content and antioxidant potential of leaf extracts of Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck collected in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
This study was designed to investigate the phytochemical and the antioxidant activities of
the extracts of Citrus limon L Osbeck leaf using ethanol, acetone and distilled water as …
the extracts of Citrus limon L Osbeck leaf using ethanol, acetone and distilled water as …
[HTML][HTML] Proximate, mineral, vitamin and anti-nutrient content of Celosia argentea at three stages of maturity
The distribution of nutrients and metabolites in different organs and tissues is in a constant
state of flux throughout the growth and development of a plant. This study was designed to …
state of flux throughout the growth and development of a plant. This study was designed to …
Pharmacological activities of Azanza garckeana (Goron Tula) grown in Nigeria
Background The present study evaluated the phytochemical profiles, anti-oxidants,
antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-arthritic and wound healing effect of …
antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-arthritic and wound healing effect of …