A research report submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Science ( Medicine ) Pharmaceutical Affairs / Lippia javanica is a widely spread woody shrub and the major traditional use is reflected in its vernacular name; fever tea ' koorsbossie '. An infusion of the leaves is also used as a decongestant for colds and coughs. Infusions may also be used topically to treat scabies and lice A preliminary study indicated that the essential oil chemistry varies dramatically both within and between natural plant populations. / IT2018
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:wits/oai:wiredspace.wits.ac.za:10539/25932 |
| Date | January 2003 |
| Creators | Subramoney, Sivanasen |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | application/pdf |
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