Green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles using some selected medicinal plants from southern africa and their biological applications

JA Aboyewa, NRS Sibuyi, M Meyer, OO Oguntibeju - Plants, 2021 - mdpi.com
The application of metallic nanoparticles (MNPs), especially that of silver, gold, cobalt, and
zinc as antimicrobial, anticancer, drug delivery, contrast, and bioimaging agents has …

Extraction methods, quantitative and qualitative phytochemical screening of medicinal plants for antimicrobial textiles: a review

E Nortjie, M Basitere, D Moyo, P Nyamukamba - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Medicinal plants are the product of natural drug discoveries and have gained traction due to
their pharmacological activities. Pathogens are everywhere, and they thrive in ideal …

Medicinal plants with anti-inflammatory activities from selected countries and regions of Africa

OO Oguntibeju - Journal of inflammation research, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Various nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been shown to reduce pain and
inflammation by blocking the metabolism of arachidonic acid by isoform of cyclooxygenase …

[HTML][HTML] The potential of South African plants in the development of new medicinal products

BE Van Wyk - South African Journal of Botany, 2011 - Elsevier
Southern Africa is an important focal point of botanical and cultural diversity but only a few
plant species have hitherto become fully commercialised as medicinal products. In recent …

Traditional medicine: past, present and future research and development prospects and integration in the National Health System of Cameroon

CN Fokunang, V Ndikum, OY Tabi, RB Jiofack… - African journal of …, 2011 - ajol.info
Traditional medicine refers to health practices, approaches, knowledge and beliefs
incorporating plant, animal and mineral based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual …

A pharmacological appraisal of medicinal plants with antidiabetic potential

V Khan, AK Najmi, M Akhtar, M Aqil… - Journal of Pharmacy …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Diabetes mellitus is a complicated metabolic disorder that has gravely troubled the human
health and quality of life. Conventional agents are being used to control diabetes along with …

A survey of ethnomedicinal plants used to treat cancer by traditional medicine practitioners in Zimbabwe

PR Matowa, M Gundidza, L Gwanzura… - … Medicine and Therapies, 2020 - Springer
Background Traditional medicine plays an important role in health care provision in the
developing world. A number of cancer patients have been found to be using traditional …

What do we know about phytotherapy of benign prostatic hyperplasia?

O Allkanjari, A Vitalone - Life sciences, 2015 - Elsevier
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common urological diseases in aging
men. Because of its long latency, BPH is a good target for prevention. The aim of the study …

Plants used for treating respiratory infections in rural Maputaland, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

T York, H De Wet, SF Van Vuuren - Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2011 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Traditional remedies are frequently used in treating
various respiratory ailments, and are very important in the primary health care of the people …

The In Vitro Immunomodulatory Effects Of Gold Nanoparticles Synthesized From Hypoxis hemerocallidea Aqueous Extract And Hypoxoside On Macrophage And …

AM Elbagory, AA Hussein, M Meyer - International Journal of …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Background Macrophages and Natural Killer (NK) cells are an integral part of the innate
immune system. These cells produce pro-inflammatory cytokines in response to bacterial …