Plastics have remained the material of choice, and after serving their intended purpose, a
large proportion ends up in the environment where they persist for centuries. The packaging …

The application of metallic nanoparticles (MNPs), especially that of silver, gold, cobalt, and
zinc as antimicrobial, anticancer, drug delivery, contrast, and bioimaging agents has …

The current study is aimed at providing a systematic review of the ethnomedicinal,
phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Fabaceae species used as sources of …

Recent ethnobotanical studies have raised the hypothesis that religious affiliation can, in
certain circumstances, influence the evolution of the use of wild food plants, given that it …

Background: Medicinal plants are being used by the majority of the population throughout
the world for their primary health care needs. The reliance is also prevalent in Nepal, aided …

Background The residents of remote areas mostly depend on folk knowledge of medicinal
plants to cure different ailments. The present study was carried out to document and analyze …

Diabetes mellitus (subsequently referred to as diabetes), a non-communicable and chronic
metabolic disorder, remains a global epidemic with a high burden of morbidity. Traditional …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Ethnoveterinary medicine (EVM) practices remain a
common feature of South African animal husbandry, particularly in rural livestock healthcare …

Cancer occurrence is rapidly increasing all over the world, including in developing
countries. The current trend in cancer management requires the use of herbal remedies …

In South Africa, traditional medicine remains the first point of call for a significant proportion
of the population seeking primary healthcare needs. This is particularly important for treating …