African potato (Hypoxis hemerocallidea): a systematic review of its chemistry, pharmacology and ethno medicinal properties

African potato (Hypoxis hemerocallidea): a systematic review of its chemistry, pharmacology and ethno medicinal properties

Abstract Background African Potato (hypoxis hemerocallidea), is used for enhancing immune system in Southern Africa. It is among the plants of intense commercial and scientific interest; hence, the aim of this study was to describe its chemistry and pharmacology. Methods PubMed, Cochrane Controlled...

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Main Authors: Celia M. J. Matyanga, Gene D. Morse, Mazuru Gundidza, Charles F. B. Nhachi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Subjects:
African potato
Hypoxis hemerocallidea
Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics
Chemistry
Traditional medicine
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-020-02956-x

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