Browsing by Subject "Ethnobotany"
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An ethnobotanical survey of traditional medicinal plants used against lymphatic filariasis in South Africa
(Elsevier, 2017)Lymphatic filariasis is a condition where the skin thickens and hardens after excessive swelling associated with lymphoedema. The condition is caused by infection with parasites classified as nematodes. In this study, an ... -
Evaluation of indigenous medicinal plants with potential antidepressant effects
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common mental health condition that represents one of the foremost causes of disease burden worldwide, including in South Africa. The search for safe and potent natural-based treatment ... -
Traditional vegetables of northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: has indigenous knowledge expanded the menu?
(Academic journals, 2012)A survey was conducted on traditional vegetables in three districts of northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The objective was to determine which alien and native plant species were collected from the wild or cultivated ... -
Utilisation pattern and economic potential of indigenous fruits and vegetables among rural communities in Akure, Nigeria
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Plants including indigenous/naturalised fruits and vegetables (IFVs) have the potential towards meeting the food and nutrition needs of humans. Currently, IFVs are threatened by human activities such as deforestation, ...
