Open AccessThe Preliminary Assessment of Anti-Microbial Activity of Hplc Separated Components of <i>Kirkia Wilmsii</i>
Author(s) -
Kayini Chigayo,
Paul Eanas Lesedi Mojapelo,
Pascal Bessong,
Jabulani R. Gumbo
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
african journal of traditional complementary and alternative medicines
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2505-0044
pISSN - 0189-6016
DOI - 10.4314/ajtcam.v11i3.38
Subject(s) - proteus mirabilis , shigella dysenteriae , enterobacter aerogenes , staphylococcus aureus , microbiology and biotechnology , shigella , minimum inhibitory concentration , antimicrobial , escherichia coli , aeromonas , salmonella typhi , salmonella , chemistry , biology , bacteria , biochemistry , gene , genetics
Most communities in developing countries rely on traditional medicines for the treatment of diseases. In South Africa, the Limpopo province, within the Lebowakgomo district, uses tuberous roots of Kirkia wilmsii, after infusion in water for the treatment of a wide range of diseases by Sotho communities.