A survey and analysis of traditional medicinal plants as used by theZulu; Xhosa and Sotho

Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation

Anne Hutchings¹ 

[1] Zulu Folk Medicine Research. Department of Biochemistry. Univer­sity of Zululand;

关键词: ailment;    medicinal plants;    Sotho;    Xhosa;    Zulu;   

DOI  :  10.4102/abc.v19i1.947

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

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.

【 授权许可】

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