An estimated 70% of all South Africans use traditional medicines derived from plant species
indigenous to the region. In order to formalize the position of these medicines within the …

As the use of medicinal plants continues to gain popularity worldwide, there is dire need for
herbal medicines to be guaranteed in their safety and efficacy. South Africa has a largely …

The pharmacopoeias of most African countries are available and contain an impressive
number of medicinal plants used for various therapeutic purposes. Many African scholars …

This review gives an in depth coverage of the natural products derived from West African
medicinal plants with diverse biological activities. Unique compound classes from West …

Medicinal and aromatic plants are reservoirs of curative elements used by a large
population of Africans in the treatment of various diseases such as malaria, diabetes, mental …

There is a growing interest in natural plant‐based remedies as a source for commercial
products. Around 80% of the South African population use traditional medicines to meet their …

AIMS OF THE STUDY: Commercially important indigenous medicinal plants of southern
Africa are reviewed in the context of fundamental knowledge about their ethnobotany …

Recent trends in research into African medicinal plants show that while ethnobotanical
surveys continue, there is an appreciable increase in research activity in the area of …

Traditional medicinal practices play a key role in health care systems in countries with
developing economies. The aim of this survey was to validate the use of traditional medicine …

The pharmacological approach to the study of plants used in traditional medicine is discussed.
On the basis of personal Page 1 Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2 (1980) 105 - 108 0 Elsevier …