The Impact of Storage Time and Seasonal Harvesting on Levels of Sutherlandins and Sutherlandiosides in Lessertia frutescens
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Date
2013
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Conference: Faculty of Community and Health Sciences 2nd Research Day
Abstract
In South Africa, an estimate of 70% of the population frequently uses traditional medicine for their health care needs. The use of Lessertia frutescens (Figure 1,2) by various cultural groups dates back to the earlier civilizations and continues to be used today to treat a multitude of ailments. Even in Western countries, L frutescens is used by many people for its anti-proliferative or anti-inflammatory activities. In
establishing quality, safety and efficacy of traditional medicine, one would need to ensure that the crude material is of optimal quality.
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Storage Time, Seasonal Harvesting, Sutherlandins, Sutherlandiosides, Lessertia frutescens
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Campbell, James & Leisegang, Kristian & Weitz, Vernon & Henkel, Ralf. (2013). The impact of storage time and seasonal harvesting on levels of sutherlandins and sutherlandiosides in Lessertia frutescens.. 10.13140/RG.2.2.15855.97448.