Phytochemical study of Rhoicissus tomentosa
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Date
2008
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
This investigation focused on Rhoicissus tomentosa, belonging to the family, Vitaceae in an attempt to assess the phytochemistry of this plant which is widely used by traditional healers in South Africa to ensure the safe delivery during pregnancy and childbirth (Hutchings et al., 1996).
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Magister Scientiae - MSc
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Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-microbial, Anti-oxidants, Medicinal plants, Phytoalexin, Pregnancy, Resveratrol, Rhoicissus, Rhoicissus tomentosa, South Africa, Traditional healers, Traditional medicine