South african medicinal plants book. 1. Medicinal Plants of South Africa by Van Wyk, Ben-Erik; Van Oudtshoom, Bosch; Gericke, Nigel - ISBN 10: 1875093370 - ISBN 13: 9781875093373 - Briza Pubns - 2011 - Hardcover Spanning 6 years of the combined efforts of 31 experts in African medicinal plants and herbal medicine, who had one common dream: generate income and employment for all those working in Africa in this sector by unlocking the health potential of African medicinal plants. 2013:205048. opportunity for South African plants to be explored for their bioactive compounds and the potential activity of these compounds and medicinal plants against cancer. Introduction The use of herbal remedies is becoming increasingly pop-ular all over the world. A photographic guide to the most commonly used and best known South African plant medicines, including their botany, main traditional uses and active ingredients. In contemporary South Africa, medicinal plants have become the subject of extensive discourse among conservationists, policymakers, economists, and development actors due to their contribution to healthcare and potential as a vehicle for economic Jul 13, 2022 · South Africa – Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd - Registration Number: 2005/028472/07 - Address: Regus Business Centre, 1st Floor, Block B, North Park, Black River Park, 2 Fir Street, Observatory South Africa's leading stockist of botanical, natural history and local culture books. 23 : Unidentified: A review of Khoisan and Cape Dutch medical ethnobotany. Separate sections deal with useful weeds, natural sprays, mulches, natural fertilizers and other methods to improve the soil. This South African native has been utilised for centuries in traditional medicine to address various health issues such as respiratory conditions, fever, and digestive ailments. Call us on 011 970 7680 to order online or enquire stock availability. Oct 14, 2022 · The South African Herbal Pharmacopeia: Monographs of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants is a collection of 25 original monographs of medicinal plants that are currently under commercialization or have the potential for commercialization into herbal medicinal products for the global marketplace. Feb 4, 2014 · Certainly this updated edition would make a rich and interesting manual for a class on African medicinal plants. May 18, 2010 · DOI: 10. ). Snijders published Medicinal plants of South Africa, 2nd edition, B-E Van Wyk, B van Oudshoorn and N Gericke : book review | Find, read and cite all the research you Thekwini Municipality In terms of market size, Durban is one of the largest regional markets for medicinal plants in South Africa. Commercializing medicinal plants: A Southern African Guide. 1 : Unidentified: An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants in the south-eastern Karoo, South Africa. 7 : Unidentified: A broad review of commercially important southern African medicinal plants. More than 5,000 plant species from this enormous African resource are used in traditional Feb 1, 2023 · Interestingly, despite a large volume of studies into the antimicrobial properties of South African medicinal plants, little research has yet tested the antimicrobial efficacy of South African plants used to treat oral infections and dental disorders (van Vuuren and Holl, 2017). Each entry includes the following information: a description of the plant, the plant parts used, medicinal uses, preparation and dosage, active ingredients This book describes more than 100 herbs, food plants and medicinal plants and their companions, with information on how to use plants medicinally and in the home. The aim of this study was to identify plants traditionally used in South Africa for the treatment of cancer and to determine, through literature searches, whether these plants have been Aug 31, 2023 · In most of the cultures, the TM is a comprehensive healthcare system which has evolved over thousands of years. Darudec and DWAF Jan 30, 2019 · African medicinal plants are their poor quality control and safety. 2006. , colour illus. Unpublished report. , 2007; Adebayo and Amoo (2019). Feb 4, 2019 · Commonly used and mentioned medicinal plants used as African traditional medicines. 2), dietary supplements (Fig. It is commonly called wilde roosmaryn, Kapokbos (meaning snowbush in Afrikaans), and wild rosemary (Eng. Iwu. However, the need to develop a comprehensive Mar 21, 2023 · Medicinal plants of South Africa by Ben-Erik Van Wyk, Nigel Gericke, Bosch van Oudtshoorn, Ben-Erik van Wyk, 2009, Briza Publications edition, in English - 2nd ed. Makunga published Medicinal Plants of South Africa | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate Book Review 2010, 71, 1151 Medicinal Plants of South Africa by Ben-Erik Van Wyk, Bosch van Oudtshoorn and Nigel Gericke: Briza Publications, Pretoria, South Africa, 2nd edn. "Medicinal and Charm Plants of Pondoland describes sixty medicinal and charm plants and their uses, based on information told to author Sinegugu Zukulu during interviews conducted with four herbalists, Ixhwele Mashona 'Sulamntwana' Wetu Dlamini, Inyanga Samson 'Jakalas' Gampe, Umnumzana Sizwe 'Mistoli' Shezi and Umnumzana Mpondombini 'Sixteen' Danca. 1. More than 500 photos of plants, plant parts used and products. May 1, 2010 · PDF | On May 1, 2010, A. It is estimated that approximately 80% of the South African population use a traditional rem-edy at some stage in their life (Hutchings, 1989; Brandt and Developing agro-processing of medicinal plants in South Africa will certainly have a significant impact on the supply and marketing of a wide range of processed medicinal plant products. Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used by Bapedi traditional healers to treat erectile dysfunction in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. Jul 12, 2022 · Africa is endowed with up to 45,000 plant species – about 25% of the world’s plant genetic resources. , 2021), medical ethnobotany of Lesotho (Moteetee and Van Wyk 2011), medicinal plants used as blood purifiers in southern Africa (van Vuuren and Frank 2020), and managing Medicinal Plants for Holistic Health and Well-Being discusses, in depth, the use of South African plants to treat a variety of ailments, including tuberculosis, cancer, periodontal diseases, acne, postmacular hypomelanosis, and more. by Possa and Khotso (39), who extensiv ely explored the practice of . Full-text available. African medicinal plants and their derivatives: Current efforts towards potential anti-cancer drugs. " Professor Kobus Eloff – Founding member of the Association for African Medicinal Plants Standards and former Head of the Phytomedicine Programme, University of Pretoria, South Africa. It is currently listed as an endangered species on the Red List of South African Plants. Eriocephalus punctulatus. Focus of the study Oct 30, 2019 · South African indigenous plants can, therefore, be considered a helping hand to modern medicine. A fantastic review of more than 2,000 species of plants used in Indigenous African medicine, accompanied by full-color photographs and references from over 1,000 publications. 55-62 [17] Turmeric is a plant that has a very long history of medicinal use, dating back nearly 4000 years. This shows how rich South Africa is in Herbal medicine. ” Modern medicine has begun to recognize its importance, as indicated by the over 3000 FLORA GENERALÂMedicinal plants of South Africa is a guide to the most commonly utilised medicinal plants in South Africa. 2013; 7:349–357. J. The book includes: With over 50,000 distinct species in sub-Saharan Africa alone, the African continent is endowed with an enormous wealth of plant resources. This is a photographic guide to the most commonly used and best known South African plant medicines, including their botany, main traditional uses, and active ingredients. The use of South African plants for the treatment of cancer is poorly documented, however there is potential to develop anticancer agents from these plants. Each entry includes the following information: a description of the plant, the plant parts used, medicinal uses, preparation and dosage, active Introduction Medicinal plants play an important role in the preservation of health and well-being of many people and animals across the globe 1-2. Because of its brilliant yellow color, turmeric is also known as “Indian saffron. Eriocephalus punctulatus is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae (daisy) genus family with over 35 species. The book * Detailed species descriptions of more than 150 medicinal plants and their close relatives, or other species used in a similar way. We share some great tips on indigenous plants that you can easily grow and harvest in your garden for medicinal remedies and exciting culinary experiences – courtesy of Good Hope Garden Nursery. 00 (appr. Book. 336pp. Each entry includes the following a description of the plant, the plant parts used, medicinal uses, preparation and dosage, active ingredients and pharmacological effects. The list includes products of international trade, such as phytomedicines (Fig. Dec 31, 1997 · Medicinal plants of South Africa is a guide to the most commonly utilised medicinal plants in South Africa. First Edition. The aim of this study was to identify plants traditionally used in South Africa for the treatment of cancer and to determine, through literature searches, whether these plants have been Oct 28, 2020 · In contrast to South Africa, a wide range of medicinal plants have been used in North Africa for the treatment of cancer, furthermore the types of cancer for which the plant is used have been reported, as discussed in a review by Alves-Silva et al. Indeed, as only 150 species are selected this is by no means a comprehensive account of South African medicinal plants, given that the flora is one of the richest in Africa with over 30,000 species. DOI: 10. The contribution of the National Library of South Africa is gratefully acknowledged. Commercially important medicinal plants of South Africa: A review. Nov 5, 2010 · Plants are rich in a variety of compounds. Medicinal uses, preparation and dosage, pharmacological effects and botanical descriptions of more than 132 medicinal plants. Medicinal plant marketing in Bushbuckridge and Mpumalanga: A market survey and recommended strategies for sustaining the supply of plants in the region. Aug 12, 2023 · Semenya S. Authored and edited by leading experts in the field, these chapters provide comprehensive insights into the medicinal properties and uses of various indigenous South African plants. Be the first to review “Medicinal Plants of South Africa” Although over 2,000 modern references are cited, comparatively few of the plants have yet been fully scientifically investigated. Mander M (1998). Rich in antioxidants, Spekboom offers significant health benefits by combating free radicals in the body, thus contributing to overall health and reducing the risk of Jan 1, 2009 · In South Africa, the significance of medicinal plants as remedies against many diseases among local communities are well-recognised [19] [20] [21][22]. It is recommended that you do not experiment with medicinal plants without seeking further advice, including accurate dosage instructions. e phenomenon is best explained . Oct 28, 2020 · In South Africa more than 27 million individuals rely on traditional medicine for healthcare. Each entry includes the following a description of the plant, the plant parts used, medicinal uses, preparation and dosage, active ingredients, pharmacological effects, and Oct 1, 2011 · Van Wyk et al. Now in stock is Medicinal Plants of South Africa , ISBN . 00 Jun 29, 2016 · 3. In this section South Africa Online ® provides well-researched content on a variety of topics relating to South African Medicinal Plants, translated into all 11 official South African languages. This situation will not change unless Africa, like India and China, prepares internationally recognised medicinal plant standards. Mbele M, Hull R, Dlamini Z. Creative gardening with indigenous plants: A South African Guide. Plant material in various stages of the production: from collection to point of use as a ready-to-use mixture. Sun Press. In many parts of Africa, medicinal plants are the most easily accessible health resource available to the community. Jan 1, 2020 · Luseba D, Tshisikhawe MP (2013) Medicinal plants used in the treatment of livestock diseases in Vhembe region, Limpopo province, South Africa. Aim of the study: This study aims to review and document the medicinal uses and pharmacological properties of southern African medicinal plants used for inflammation and pain-related ailments. Written by Roushanna Gray & Gael Gray His research interest is the phytochemistry and biological activity of medicinal and aromatic plants indigenous to South Africa. Introduction. Nov 24, 2022 · The South African Herbal Pharmacopeia: Monographs of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants is a collection of 25 original monographs of medicinal plants that are currently under commercialization or have the potential for commercialization into herbal medicinal products for the global marketplace. About 400 or more of the 700 medicinal plant species traded in South Africa can be found at Durban’s medicinal plant markets. While more than 25 percent of known species have been used for several centuries in traditional African medicine for the prevention and treatment of diseases, Africa remains a minor player in the global natural products market largely due to lack of Dec 7, 2022 · The South African Herbal Pharmacopeia: Monographs of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants is a collection of 25 original monographs of medicinal plants that are currently under commercialization or have the potential for commercialization into herbal medicinal products for the global marketplace. Keywords: Traditional remedy; Women’s health; Gynaecology; South Africa; Medicinal plants 1. Medicinal plants also fit perfectly into the modelling for priorities in Primary Health Care as proposed by McDonald and Ollerenshaw (2011). 2018; 220:250–264. There is little information available about the southern African medicinal Apr 1, 2023 · Traditional healers in Africa and the medicinal products from native plants play important roles in the healthcare sectors all over the continent, with over 85% of the entire African population May 14, 2024 · Handbook of African Medicinal Plants by Maurice M. 164. Snijders}, journal={Journal of The South African Veterinary Association-tydskrif Van Aug 20, 2012 · South African Traditional Medicinal Plants from KwaZulu-Natal is a two-volume set based on notebooks that Norwegian medical doctor Henrik Greve Blessing wrote when he was visiting the KwaZulu-Natal district in the years 1901-1904. Jan 30, 2022 · Previous reviews on anti-inflammatory properties of southern African medicinal plants have mainly focused on a specific region, particularly South Africa and these reviews included non-specific ailments of inflammation (Iwalewa et al. Plant list according to ailments. Dec 3, 2013 · The most common traditional medicine in common practice across the African continent is the use of medicinal plants. 5), but also some species of regional or local importance. Nov 1, 2020 · 1. Institute of Natural Resources, University of Natal, South Africa. " ―John de la Parra, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, Economic Botany. Oct 21, 2021 · For instance, a detailed review of ethnobotanical surveys revealed that Asteraceae is the most cited family used for treating childhood diseases in South Africa (Ndhlovu et al. Moreover, the introduction of suitable less-complex industrial equipment to medicinal plant agro-processors will increase production volumes, enhance skills Many of the medicinal uses referred to in this booklet have not been scientifically tested and cannot be guaranteed as safe. S. Many plants found in South Africa are also found in other parts of the world. pp. This Second Edition has been fully updated to incorporate the latest research findings. Traditional medical South African traditional plant. The book is both of cultural, medicinal and pharmaceutical historic interest, and represents part of the historic relations between South Africa and Norway -- Nov 24, 2022 · The South African Herbal Pharmacopeia: Monographs of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants is a collection of 25 original monographs of medicinal plants that are currently under commercialization or have the potential for commercialization into herbal medicinal products for the global marketplace. , Van Vuuren S. Below is a list of indigenous medicinal plants Mar 7, 2024 · African Wormwood, known scientifically as Artemisia Afra, embodies a rich history as an indigenous medicinal plant deeply rooted in the healing traditions of South Africa. 4102/JSAVA. Medicinal Plants of South Africa Ben-Erik Van Wyk , Bosch Van Oudtshoorn , Nigel Gericke Snippet view - 2009 Ben-Erik Van Wyk , Bosch Van Oudtshoorn , Nigel Gericke Snippet view - 1997 Apr 29, 2010 · The book contains the obligatory warning that it “is intended as a scientific overview and not as a medicinal handbook for self-treatment”. This second edition has been fully updated to incorporate the latest research findings. Google Scholar Luseba D, van der Merwe D (2006) Ethnoveterinary medicine practices among Tsonga speaking people of South Africa. Aug 12, 2013 · Medicinal plants will be useful for Maternal and Child health care, as essential drugs, in food and nutrition, for common illnesses and injury, for endemic infectious diseases, mental health and oral health. African Ginger Oil Aug 29, 2022 · Publisher: Struik Nature, Penguin Random House, Cape Town - South Africa (Pty) Ltd) ISBN: 978 1 77584 787 8 (Print); 978 1 77584 788 5 (ePub) Medicinal Plants and Traditional Healing in Contemporary Rural South Africa Interdisciplinary Land Use and Natural Resource management Agnete Stoffersen, Mie Winstrup, Riikka Nieminen and Tristan Allerton 1’st of April 2011 (400006) Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen Supervisors: opportunity for South African plants to be explored for their bioactive compounds and the potential activity of these compounds and medicinal plants against cancer. Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Chapters include a general overview covering synonyms May 19, 2020 · "This is an inventory of over 1,000 Zulu medicinal plants. A comprehensive review discussed the potential of South African plants and their traditional uses in terms of discovery of promising endophytic microbes and their secondary metabolites (Abdalla and McGaw, 2018). Limited ethnobotanical studies report the use of plants for cancer treatment in traditional Feb 28, 2018 · Botanically labelled Sutherlandia frutescens, the cancer bush is often regarded as one of South Africa’s most valuable medicinal plants and was first used by the indigenous Khoi and San tribes. Jan 19, 2010 · PDF | On Jan 19, 2010, N. If medicinal plants are misidentified or misused, there is a danger of poisoning. A third of these are not mentioned in the last work of its kind - Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk's Medicinal and Poisonous Plants of Southern and Eastern Africa, published in 1962. 145 Corpus ID: 71252199; Medicinal plants of South Africa, 2nd edition, B-E Van Wyk, B van Oudshoorn and N Gericke : book review @article{Snijders2010MedicinalPO, title={Medicinal plants of South Africa, 2nd edition, B-E Van Wyk, B van Oudshoorn and N Gericke : book review}, author={A. ) and it is widely distributed in SA (in mountain areas of Free State and Western Cape Provinces) and Namibia [29, 30]. against SARS-CoV-2 based on their molecular modelling. Jan 30, 2019 · Street RA, Prinsloo G. Plants were selected on the basis of their traditional use, and the book details the scientific evidence that Jul 28, 2022 · South African medicinal plants, may be exploited as therapeutic agents . There is a Buy Medicinal and Magical Plants of Southern Africa (9781919795621): An Annotated Checklist: NHBS - TH Arnold, CA Prentice, LC Hawker, EE Snyman, M Tomalin, Neil R Crouch, C Pottas-Bircher, South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI Publishing) Sustainable Uses and Prospects of Medicinal Plants presents information on less known and underexplored medicinal plant species in various regions of the world. (1997) further conceptualised and popularised the field of medicinal plants in South Africa with the book entitled “Medicinal Plants of South Africa”, which included short scientific monographs of 132 of the most popular and widely used medicinal plants. The scientific pharmacological rationales of the 150 plants up to 2009 are detailed. Mar 15, 2012 · A photographic guide to the most commonly used and best known South African plant medicines, including their botany, main traditional uses and active ingredients. [Google Scholar] Nov 14, 2020 · Scientists from Norway and South Africa have identified the plants, taken photographs of them, and described the use of the plants traditionally as well as modern knowledge about effects. South Africa has a rich diversity of medicinal plants as well as knowledge of their use (Abdalla and McGaw, 2018). Joffe, P. Chapters include a general overview covering synonyms . Nov 22, 2023 · medicinal plants in South Africa. Hoodoo Medicine: Gullah Herbal Remedies by Faith Mitchell Nov 25, 2022 · Medicinal plants of South Africa. 3), and sources of pure chemical entities (Fig. Sep 8, 2017 · Table 1 provides a brief overview of the most important species of African origin, their main uses and region(s) of origin. In addition, they are most often the preferred option for the patients. In Southeast Asia, turmeric is used not only as a principal spice but also as a component in religious ceremonies. 2013 Compiled by Directorate: Plant Production Medicinal plants Nov 1, 2008 · The perceived efficacy and availability of medicinal plants especially in Africa might account for this, since about 25% of the total number of higher plants in the world are found in the Nov 7, 2019 · With expert contributors from South Africa, Mauritius, Seychelles, Cameroon and Nigeria, and the compilation of ethnobotanical, taxonomic and pharmacologic information for each species, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, academics in pharmacology, ethnopharmacology, medicinal plant sciences, and more. [Google Scholar] Cock I. In the past, many people have relied on indigenous herbs with remedial actions for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases 3. The title includes: detailed species descriptions of more than 150 medicinal plants and their close relatives, or other species used in a similar way. Order now: R230. The inventory is based on a literature survey, dating from the late nineteenth century to the present. Mar 15, 2012 · Order school stationery, fiction, literature & academic books online. (2017). V81I3. P. The potential of South African plants with anti-Klebsiella activity for the treatment and prevention of ankylosing spondylitis. Praise for the First Edition: "The book gives a good description of African medicinal plants and their use within the general African culture …. , maps, hardback, Reprint, Pretoria, (2009) 2022 Photographic guide to more than 150 of the most commonly used and best known South African medicinal plants, including their botany, main traditional uses and active ingredients. 6. 2005. A lot of medicinal plants of South Africa books exist. 2017; 103:121-134; 61. Price: ZAR 329. To provide a context where patterns of usage can be easily observed, the plants have been arranged in phylogenetic order, following the generic numbering system used in the most South African herbaria. They have a more comprehensive list of these plants with a deeper description of the same. INR Investigational Report no. 1), traditional medicines (Fig. This situation has largely arisen because information on the traditional uses of African plants has seldom been written down but rather transferred orally from Dec 1, 2021 · Medicinal plants remain relevant to human development and welfare, with traditional values among many indigenous communities [1,2,3,4,5,6]. Sep 27, 2017 · Thus, this book is a valuable resource for all researchers, students and professors involved in advancing global medicinal plant research. Chapters include a general overview covering synonyms About this book . In: Diederichs, N (ed. 13. References for future reading. From Al oe ferox to Siphonochilus aethiopicus , each chapter offers valuable information on the therapeutic potential and traditional knowledge associated with Medicinal uses, preparation and dosage, pharmacological effects and botanical descriptions of more than 132 medicinal plants. 1155/2013/205048; 60. Dec 2022; Yusuf Kenan Haspolat; Medicinal plants of South Africa is a guide to the most commonly utilised medicinal plants in South Africa. In light of possible academic use, this book also scans the bulk of African medicinal plants extract having promising pharmacological activities. Many of these compounds have antioxidant properties (see Chapter 2 on antioxidants in herbs and spices). , Potgieter M. The title includes: Detailed species descriptions of 132 medicinal plants. Jan 30, 2022 · The use of medicinal plants is common practice amongst the southern African population and may provide targets for drug development. Each entry includes the following information: a description of the plant, the plant parts used, medicinal uses, preparation and dosage, active ingredients and pharmacological effects. naming of ethnobotanical plants amo ng Basotho. Some of the prominent TM include the Indian traditional medicine (ITM), Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), Kampo (Japan-based Traditional medicine), Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM), African Traditional Medicine (ATM), and Traditional REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Medicinal plants of South Africa Directorate: Plant Production. South Africa. This is an The South African Herbal Pharmacopeia: Monographs of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants is a collection of 25 original monographs of medicinal plants that are currently under commercialization or have the potential for commercialization into herbal medicinal products for the global marketplace. 132 geographical distribution maps. Jan 1, 1982 · Each plant is botanically identified and described, with the common names in all southern African languages, followed by details of distribution and, finally, what is known about its use - which parts are eaten, how it is prepared and, when necessary, whether any precautions should be taken. He has authored / co-authored >250 peer reviewed papers mostly on the phytochemical exploration and pharmacological activity of indigenous medicinal and aromatic plants. John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Spectrum Books; 1993. Ethnobotanicals are important for Dec 1, 2012 · The use and trade of medicinal plants in Southern Africa has been recognised as providing important primary health care benefits and livelihood opportunities, and being culturally significant. Infusions of its leaves and stems have been used for centuries to cure a whole host of ailments including poor appetite, dysentery, diabetes, kidney Oct 22, 2015 · Edible indigenous plants offer a great way to eat well and garden sustainably. Jul 5, 2021 · However, as the trade in medicinal plants has become increasingly commercialised the harvest has become unsustainable, with an estimated 50% decline in the South African population, with some populations nearly extinct. The title Detailed species descriptions of 132 medicinal plants. The book investigates current advances in medicinal plant science and includes detailed information on the use of green nanotechnology, characterization of plants, conservation, revitalization, propagation, and pharmacological This book explores the essence of natural substances from African medicinal plants and their pharmacological potential. 1 : Unidentified plant species, roughly a quarter of the world’s total, less than 8% of the 1,100 medicinal plants commercialised internationally are African in origin. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. E. Ben-Erik van Wyk is Professor of Botany at the University of Johanne In addition to this, she has edited four books, namely, “Medicinal Plants for Holistic Health and Well-being”, “Underexplored Medicinal Plants from Sub Saharan Africa”, "Aquatic plants: Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic applications” and “Medicinal Plants for Cosmetic, Health and Diseases”. References Herbert, D. Provides a comprehensive, up-to-date literature review on 25 medicinal plants of South Africa; Documents quality control protocols for chemical fingerprinting and biomarker identification in plant material; Includes updated safety profiles of medicinal plants This book is a 'photographic guide to the most commonly used and best known South African plant medicines' and the 150 plants were selected from 350 species. Sep 1, 2020 · A review of the traditional use of southern African medicinal plants for the treatment of selected parasite infections affecting humans. , 2009, pp 336, ISBN 978-1-875093-37-3. Oct 5, 2011 · A photographic guide to the most commonly used and best known South African plant medicines, including their botany, main traditional uses and active ingredients. Many are secondary metabolites and include aromatic substances, most of which are phenols or their oxygen-substituted derivatives such as tannins (Hartmann 2007; Jenke-Kodama, Müller, and Dittmann 2008). The book includes: * Detailed species descriptions of more than 150 medicinal plants and their close relatives, or other species used in a similar way. Jun 7, 2024 · Spekboom, also known as Elephant's Food or Dwarf Jade Plant, is a succulent native to South Africa, revered not only for its environmental benefits but also as a medicinal plant. 40. J Med Plants Res 7:593–601. Nov 1, 2009 · Medicinal Plants of South Africa Ben-Erik Van Wyk , Bosch Van Oudtshoorn , Nigel Gericke Snippet view - 2009 Ben-Erik Van Wyk , Bosch Van Oudtshoorn , Nigel Gericke Snippet view - 1997 A case study in KwaZulu-Natal. F. Ethnopharmacol. J. 4) and essential oil (Fig. Journal of Chemistry. gowiokachphktxmchzqayddndpaywwglflapxtswacxmhop