South Africa
10/05/2018
/
By Ralph Flores
Traditional healers in South Africa use plant-based treatments for HIV symptoms
An invasive plant species in South Africa is discovered to have an unlikely use for traditional healers in the area. In a study conducted by researchers from the University of Venda, they found out that local healers in Limpopo, South Africa used invasive alien plants to treat HIV and AIDS-related symptoms. The study presented which plants […]
09/26/2018
/
By Zoey Sky
Preventing influenza with these 5 South African medicinal plants
A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine reported that five different medicinal plants from South Africa might help prevent influenza. Instead of using antiviral drugs that are often linked to various side effects, the authors believe that these plants will be more effective at preventing the viral infection. The study aimed to analyze the effectiveness […]
03/05/2018
/
By Janine Acero
South African herb lance-leaved waxberry found to offer antimicrobial and antitumor benefits
The use of medicinal plants as an alternative treatment to various health conditions is a common practice in many cultures. Many plants have natural antimicrobial activity and other medicinal properties that have yet to be fully explored. One South African herb became the focus of a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine investigating its antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties. The South […]
« Return Home
1 of 1
Popular Articles
COPYRIGHT © 2017 NATURAL CURES NEWS
Privacy Policy