Browsing by Subject "Traditional medicine"
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In vitro cytotoxicity of Siphonochilus aethiopicus in combination with selected fillers for tableting
(North-West University, 2018)The use of herbal medicines is currently experiencing a revival of sorts. However, this resurgence in popularity is casting a much needed light on safety issues relevant to the use thereof, since many herbal products remain ... -
Incorporation of the traditional healers into the national health care delivery system
(North-West University, 2005)The process for the incorporation, integration or collaboration of traditional healers into the National Health Care Delivery System of South Africa was marred by an array of mixed attitudes from all the parties concerned, ... -
The patient relationship and therapeutic techniques of the South Sotho traditional healer
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2001)The practice of traditional healers up to 1996 was outlawed in South Africa and not afforded a legal position in the community of health care providers. In 197 4 the Health Act forbade healers not registered with the ... -
A sub-chronic Xysmalobium undulatum hepatotoxicity investigation in HepG2/C3A spheroid cultures compared to an in vivo model
(Elsevier, 2019)Ethnopharmacology relevance Traditional herbal medicines are utilized by 27 million South Africans. Xysmalobium undulatum (Uzara) is one of the most widely used traditional medicinal plants in Southern Africa. A false ... -
Treatment of skin disorders with aloe materials
(Bentham Science, 2019)The skin is the largest organ and functions as a barrier to protect the underlying tissues against the elements and pathogens, while also fulfilling many physiological roles and biochemical functions such as preventing ... -
Utilisation pattern and economic potential of indigenous fruits and vegetables among rural communities in Akure, Nigeria
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Plants including indigenous/naturalised fruits and vegetables (IFVs) have the potential towards meeting the food and nutrition needs of humans. Currently, IFVs are threatened by human activities such as deforestation, ...