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Showing 1 to 18 of 18 for “"Materia medica, Vegetable"”.
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The effect of homoeopathic Ozonum in various potencies on growth and yield of the Lollo Bionda Lobi cultivar of leafy lettuce (lactuca sativa) cultivated in a closed hydroponic system
Mini-dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements of the Master’s Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2012.
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An assessment of medicinal hemp plant extracts as natural antibiotic and immune modulation phytotherapies
This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of medicinal hemp plant extracts to determine the antibacterial effects of indigenous Sansevieria species and exotic Cannabis sativa phytotherapy varieties. This study also assessed whether aqueous o
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Assessment of the antibacterial activity of Artemisia afra, Erythrina lysistemon and Psidium guajava
… of the Degree of Master of Technology in Biomedical Technology, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2012.
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A homoeopathic drug proving of the plant Peucedanum galbanum, analysing symptomatology in relation to the doctrine of signatures
Mini-dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2007.
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A homoeopathic drug proving of Acacia Xanthophloea 30CH, with subsequent comparison to the doctrine of signatures
Submitted in complete fulfilment for the Degree of Master's Degree in Homeopathy, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016.
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An appraisal of homoeopathic proving methodology as a bridge between the indigenous and rationalist-scientific understandings of medicinal plants : the case of Strychnos henningsii
Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of the Degree of Doctor of Technology: Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2011.
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Evaluation of anti-ageing potential of lemongrass tea and its mechanisms of action
Submitted in fulfilment of the academic requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2025.
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A double-blind homoeopathic drug proving of Curcuma longa 30CH, analysing sympotomatology [i.e. symptomatology] in relation to the doctrine of signatures
Mini-dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2011.
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Hypoxis colchicifolia as a potential nutraceutical to address non-communicable diseases
Submitted in complete fulfillment for the Degree of Master of Applied Sciences (Food Science and Technology) in the Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2020.
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A double blind placebo controlled proving of Nelumbo nucifera 30CH with subsequent comparison to its cultural significance
Submitted in partial compliance with the requirements of the Master’s Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2017.
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Evaluation of selected South African medicinal plants in the treatment of pre-eclampsia
Submitted in fulfilment of the academic requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences at Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2023.
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A comparative study of the relationship between the applications of Erythrina lysistemon (Umsinsi) within the traditional African and homeopathic medicinal systems
Dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Health Sciences in Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2021.
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Phytochemical studies of Helichrysum patulum
Since Helichrysum is known by the indigenous people of Africa for therapeutic properties, such as against colds, flu and wounds, the aim of this study was to focus on the patulum species found predominantly in the Western Cape region of South Africa and by means of isolation and identification of …
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An assessment of Hypoxis hemerocallidea extracts, and actives as natural antibiotic, and immune modulation phytotherapies
In South Africa, the crude aqueous extract from Hypoxis hemerocallidea is used by AIDS patients to treat opportunistic infections, such as tuberculosis. The rapid emergence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, and extreme drug resistant tuberculosis, in recent years, is a major threat to human …
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The antihypertentive effect of aqueous extract O Africana leaves
The incidence of cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, is on the increase worldwide. Medicinal plants played an important role in the treatment of hypertension for centuries. Very few scientific studies have, however, been done to validate the use of these phytotherapies. O africana is …
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Socio-economic aspects of the sustainable harvesting of buchu (Agathosma Betulina) with particular emphasis on the Elandskloof community
… gained popularity as there is a demand for plant material both locally and internationally. This demand has created some concerns for wild populations of buchu as much of the industry is still supplied by populations harvested from the wild. Cultivation of buchu has emerged as a possible pressure …