Browsing Faculty of Natural Sciences by Subject "Galenia africana"
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Acute toxicity studies of the South African medicinal plant Galenia africana
(Elsevier, 2018)Background: Medicinal plants are used by a large proportion of the global population as complementary and alternative medicines. However, little is known about their toxicity. G. africana has been used to treat wounds, coughs ... -
Evaluation of synergistic anticandidal activity of galenia africana extract and fluconazole against candida albicans and candida glabrata
(Elsevier, 2022-03)Candida infections have increased in recent years and are causing a serious public health concern. In addition, Candida species are becoming resistant to numerous antifungal drugs. It is for this reason that alternative ... -
Importance and relevance of phytochemicals present in Galenia Africana
(Hindawi, 2022)Many people in developing countries rely primarily on medicinal plants as their main source of healthcare, particularly for the treatment of skin infections. Despite the widespread use of medicinal plants, there is a lack ... -
In vitro comparison of the anti-proliferative effects of galenia africana on human skin cell lines
(MDPI, 2021)Malignant melanoma is the major cause of skin cancer-related deaths. Surgery in combina-tion with radiotherapy, immunotherapy or chemotherapy is used to eradicate cancer cells, however, this treatment option is limited by ... -
Inhibition of bacteria associated with wound infection by biocompatible green synthesized gold nanoparticles from South African plant extracts
(MDPI, 2017)Unlike conventional physical and chemical methods, the biogenic synthesis of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) is considered a green and non-toxic approach to produce biocompatible GNPs that can be utilized in various biomedical ...