Green, I.R.Nqolo, Nandipha LuciaDept. of ChemistryFaculty of Science2014-02-062024-05-092010/01/202010/01/202014-02-062024-05-092008https://hdl.handle.net/10566/14473Magister Scientiae - MScThis 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).enAnti-bacterialAnti-fungalAnti-inflammatoryAnti-microbialAnti-oxidantsMedicinal plantsPhytoalexinPregnancyResveratrolRhoicissusRhoicissus tomentosaSouth AfricaTraditional healersTraditional medicineThesisUniversity of the Western Cape