An investigation of the plants used medicinally In self-care in the Bredasdorp / Elim region
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Date
2004
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
Much of the traditional medicinal plant knowledge is to a large extent known by the
older generations. This knowledge is at risk of disappearing due to not being passed
down to younger members of the respective families and communities. The
Bredasdorp / Elim area in the Southern Overberg has many individuals who possess
such knowledge. The aims of this study were to identify what plants were in use in
the area, to document this knowledge and to choose certain plants to test in
antimicrobial bioassays.
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>Magister Scientiae - MSc
Keywords
South Africa, Southern Overberg, Ethnobotanical survey, Medicinal plants, Bulbine lagopus, Chtronia baccifera