Browsing by Author "Botes, Lisa"
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The phytochemical content and anti-diabetic properties of Aloe ferox and Aloe greatheadii var. davyana
Botes, Lisa (North-West University, 2009)Motivation: Diabetes mellitus is a non-communicable disease considered to be one of the five leading causes of death worldwide, characterized by hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia as a result of altered glucose and lipid ... -
Phytochemical contents and antioxidants cappacities of two Aloe greatheadii var. davyana extracts
Botes, Lisa; Van der Westhuizen, Francois; Loots, Du Toit (MDPI, 2008)Aloe greatheadii var. davyana (Asphodelaceae) is used among rural South African communities to treat arthritis, skin cancer, burns, eczema, psoriasis, digestive problems, high blood pressure and diabetes, despite very ...