2024
DOI: 10.4102/jomped.v8i1.238
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Biological activity of folkloric plants used in the treatment of ‘u wela’ against pathogens

Tryphina T. Ramavhale,
Salome M. Mahlo,
Jacobus N. Eloff

Abstract: Background: ‘U wela’ also known as ‘Divhu’ in ‘Tshivenda’ is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a combination of fungal and bacterial microorganisms that affects males because of unprotected sexual encounters with a woman who has had an abortion or miscarriage.Aim: The study aimed to investigate medicinal plants used to treat ‘u wela’ and determine their biological activity against Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Candida albicans.Setting: Eight plant species (Elaeodendron transvaalense[Burtt Davy] R.H. Arche… Show more

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