Medicinal uses of Galenia africana: A study of the antimicrobial, antifungal and anticancer properties

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dc.contributor.advisorFielding, Burtram
dc.contributor.authorNguni, Tiza
dc.date.accessioned2019-02-18T10:41:09Z
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-04T13:15:31Z
dc.date.available2019-02-18T10:41:09Z
dc.date.available2024-11-04T13:15:31Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.descriptionMagister Scientiae - MSc (Medical BioSciences)
dc.description.abstractMedicinal uses of Galenia africana: A study of the antimicrobial, antifungal and anticancer properties Over the years, microorganisms have become resistant to commonly used antimicrobial agents leading to multidrug resistance. This is believed to occur even with new classes of therapeutic agents thus creating a challenge on the global healthcare system. The study of medicinal plants allows for their possible use as alternative therapeutic agents. Galenia africana (G. africana) is a South African medicinal plant with numerous health benefits. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential antimicrobial, antifungal and anticancer properties of the ethanolic extract of G. africana. Prior to evaluating these properties, in vitro and in vivo acute toxicity studies were conducted to assess the toxicity profile of G. africana.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10566/17303
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of the Western Cape
dc.rights.holderUniversity of the Western Cape
dc.titleMedicinal uses of Galenia africana: A study of the antimicrobial, antifungal and anticancer properties

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