African herbal medicines: Adverse effects and cytotoxic potentials with different therapeutic applications

K Okaiyeto, OO Oguntibeju - … journal of environmental research and public …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The African continent is naturally endowed with various plant species with nutritional and
medicinal benefits. About 80% of the people in developing countries rely on folk medicines …

Bioactive compounds as potential agents for sexually transmitted diseases management: a review to explore molecular mechanisms of action

J Sharifi-Rad, C Quispe, A Rahavian… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are produced by pathogens like bacteria, fungi,
parasites, and viruses, and may generate severe health problems such as cancer, ulcers …

[HTML][HTML] A review of the ethnomedicinal, pharmacology, cytotoxicity and phytochemistry of the genus Euphorbia in southern Africa

EJ Mavundza, R Street, H Baijnath - South African Journal of Botany, 2022 - Elsevier
Euphorbia L. is the largest genus in the plant family Euphorbiaceae with about 2000 species
ranging from herbs to trees. Plants of this genus are used around the world to treat different …

[HTML][HTML] Usage of traditional, complementary and alternative medicine and related factors among patients receiving healthcare in lesotho

T Mokhesi, P Modjadji - The Open Public Health …, 2022 - openpublichealthjournal.com
Background: The use of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (TCAM) is
becoming apparent among many populations, particularly those suffering from chronic …

An Inventory of South African Medicinal Plants Used in the Management of Sexually Transmitted and Related Opportunistic Infections: An Appraisal and Some …

NI Mongalo, MV Raletsena - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
The current work is aimed at generating the first inventory of South African medicinal plants
used in the treatment of sexually transmitted and related opportunistic infections associated …

[HTML][HTML] Ethnobotany, toxicity and antibacterial activity of medicinal plants used in the Maseru District of Lesotho for the treatment of selected infectious diseases

LS Kose, A Moteetee, S Van Vuuren - South African Journal of Botany, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Treatment of diseases is a major challenge in Lesotho due to several factors, such
as limited availability and affordability of western medicine, as well as accessibility to …

[HTML][HTML] The ethnobotany and antimicrobial activity of selected medicinal plants from Ga-Mashashane, Limpopo Province, South Africa

LA Papo, SF Van Vuuren, AN Moteetee - South African Journal of Botany, 2022 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Despite the numerous ethnobotanical surveys carried out
in the Limpopo Province in recent years, certain areas such as Ga-Mashashane have …

Ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacological significance of the genus Bulbine (Asphodelaceae)

O Bodede, G Prinsloo - Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance The genus Bulbine (Asphodelaceae) is spread
across Southern Africa and Australia and has been traditionally used for various medicinal …

[HTML][HTML] Insights into the wound-healing properties of medicinally important South African Bulbine species–A comparative study

RT Segone, M Sandasi, E Ncube, C Gouws… - Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance South Africa harbours a large number of Bulbine
(Xanthorrhoeaceae) species, which includes ethnobotanically important indigenous …

Antimicrobial and cytotoxic effects of medicinal plants traditionally used for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases

TT Dembetembe, S Rademan, D Twilley… - South African Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a major problem internationally, with
approximately one million new infections recorded daily. Antibiotic resistance of STD …