Pool, Edmund J.Kriel, YusraFaculty of Science2013-09-032024-10-292011/03/092011/04/192013-09-032024-10-292010https://hdl.handle.net/10566/16333Magister Scientiae - MScThis study shows that herbs can be effectively screened for potiential bio-activity using in vitro methods. Further studies will be needed to better explore Artemisia afra’s effect on immunoregulation, particularly long term effects of the herb on the immune system and its effect on other disease states.enArtemisia afraCell-mediated immunityCytotoxicityELISAIFN- γIL-6IL-10Inflammatory activityHumoral immunityHuman whole blood culturesLDH assayThesisUniversity of the Western Cape