Aloe genus plants, distributed in Old World, are widely known and have been used for
centuries as topical and oral therapeutic agents due to their health, beauty, medicinal, and …

There is a growing interest in natural plant‐based remedies as a source for commercial
products. Around 80% of the South African population use traditional medicines to meet their …

The current review was carried out on the industrial application of fig by-products and their
role against chronic disorders. Fig is basically belonging to fruit and is botanically called …

Aloe ferox Mill.(= A. candelabrum A. Berger), commonly known as the bitter aloe or Cape
aloe, is a polymorphic species indigenous to South Africa. The plant has been used since …

Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints worldwide. The aim of
this study was to determine whether edible bifidobacteria (Bifidobacterium longum, B …

The present study aimed to investigate the effect of oral administration of snail-derived
mucin extract (SM) on ameliorating constipation symptoms of loperamide-induced …

Background: Aloe ferox Mill.(Asphodelaceae) is used in South Africa for the treatment of
constipation among various ailments. Despite the extensive studies conducted on the …

Constipation is a common affliction which causes discomfort and affects the quality of life of
affected individuals. Naringenin (NAR), a natural flavonoid widely found in citrus fruits and …

The use of medicinal plants for the management of diabetes mellitus is on the rise in the
developing countries, including South Africa. There is increasing scientific evidence that …

Traditional medicine is a useful guide in medical sciences. In the Islamic Iranian traditional
medicine, the medicinal properties of many plants have been mentioned that could be …