This paper reviews progress in establishing the scientific rationale for and safety of
traditional medicine use in Africa. Selected plants were screened for antibacterial …

This paper reviews the antimicrobial research undertaken on South African medicinal plants
during the period 1997–2008. Antimicrobial methods (disc diffusion, minimum inhibitory …

In recent days, there is an increasing use of green composites in composite manufacturing,
where cellulosic natural fibers have been started using for this purpose. In line with this, a …

Bacterial metabolites exhibit a variety of biologically active compounds including
antibacterial and antifungal activities. It is well known that Bacillus is considered to be a …

The increasing incidence of multidrug-resistant pathogens has stimulated the search for
novel anti-virulence compounds. Although many phytochemicals show promising …

Hypertension is one of the most important factors responsible for cardiovascular ailments
worldwide. It has been observed that herbal products and alternative herbal therapies …

Background: Kigelia africana is a common component of the pharmacopeia's of multiple
African groupings which inhabit the areas in which it grows. Amongst these groups there is a …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Kigelia africana is a quintessential African herbal
medicinal plant with a pan-African distribution and immense indigenous medicinal and non …

Our world harbours a rich source of medicinal plants which are used in treatment of wide
range of diseases. The present review highlights the traditional uses, chemical constituents …

Africa is counted amongst the cosmetic market contributors; however, South Africa's
remarkable plant diversity is still largely untapped in terms of its potential for medicinal and …