A survey and analysis of traditional medicinal plants as used by the Zulu; Xhosa and Sotho
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- 18 October 1989
- journal article
- research article
- Published by South African National Biodiversity Institute in Bothalia
- Vol. 19 (1) , 112-123
- https://doi.org/10.4102/abc.v19i1.947
Abstract
A coded list of 794 traditional Zulu medicinal plants is presented with a key to the ailments concerned. Xhosa and Sotho usage of these plants is incorporated. Medicinal usage in the ptendophytes, gymnosperms. monocotyledons and dicotyledons is tabulated. Ailments are categorized and discussed with an analysis of the plant families involved in their treatment. Patterns of usage between related plants are observed and some potentially effective or dangerous characteristic family constituents are briefly outlined.Keywords
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