Exploring the anti-HIV-1 reverse transcriptase, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer activities and cytotoxicity of two fermented commercial herbal concoctions sold in Limpopo Province of South Africa
Abstract Background and objectives The use of herbal concoctions is very popular in South Africa, including Limpopo Province. The herbal concoctions are claimed to be capable of treating numerous illnesses such as ulcers, cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, certain STDs, blood cleansing to mention but a few...
Main Authors: | Matimba I. Ntlhamu, Ashwell R. Ndhlala, Peter Masoko |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-05-01
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Series: | BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-021-03321-2 |
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