H De Wet
Biographic Data
| ID | 4879376 |
|---|---|
| NAME | H De Wet |
| GIVEN NAMES | H |
| FAMILY NAME | De Wet |
| SIGNATURE | DE WET H |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Zululand |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9530-1732 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Blood purification practices
The frequently mentioned use of medicinal plants for blood purification by the rural community of northern Maputaland clearly emphasises the importance of this cultural practice. There is no doubt that when examining African traditional medicine, holistic terms such as "blood cleansing" cannot be ignored. Future studies may provide a better understanding of this often misunderstood and undocumented practice
Plants traditionally used individually and in combination to treat sexually transmitted infections in northern Maputaland, South Africa
Medicinal plants used for the treatment of various skin disorders by a rural community in northern Maputaland, South Africa
Background Skin diseases have been of major concern recently due to their association with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunity Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). The study area (northern Maputaland) has the highest HIV infection rate in South Africa, which made them more prone to a wide range of skin conditions. Fungal infections due to the hot climate and overcrowding households are common in this area, as well as burn accidents …
An antimicrobial evaluation of plants used for the treatment of respiratory infections in rural Maputaland, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Plants used for treating respiratory infections in rural Maputaland, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Medicinal plants used for the treatment of diarrhoea in northern Maputaland, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
Medicinal plants used for the treatment of various skin disorders by a rural community in northern Maputaland, South Africa
Background Skin diseases have been of major concern recently due to their association with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunity Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). The study area (northern Maputaland) has the highest HIV infection rate in South Africa, which made them more prone to a wide range of skin conditions. Fungal infections due to the hot climate and overcrowding households are common in this area, as well as burn accidents …
Medicinal plants used for the treatment of diarrhoea in northern Maputaland, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
Plants used for treating respiratory infections in rural Maputaland, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
An antimicrobial evaluation of plants used for the treatment of respiratory infections in rural Maputaland, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Plants traditionally used individually and in combination to treat sexually transmitted infections in northern Maputaland, South Africa
Medicinal plants used for the treatment of various skin disorders by a rural community in northern Maputaland, South Africa
Background Skin diseases have been of major concern recently due to their association with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunity Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). The study area (northern Maputaland) has the highest HIV infection rate in South Africa, which made them more prone to a wide range of skin conditions. Fungal infections due to the hot climate and overcrowding households are common in this area, as well as burn accidents …
Blood purification practices
The frequently mentioned use of medicinal plants for blood purification by the rural community of northern Maputaland clearly emphasises the importance of this cultural practice. There is no doubt that when examining African traditional medicine, holistic terms such as "blood cleansing" cannot be ignored. Future studies may provide a better understanding of this often misunderstood and undocumented practice
Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies (6 works) · Medicinal plants (6 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Traditional medicine (6 works) · Biology (5 works) · Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies (4 works) · Ethnobotany (4 works) · African Botany and Ecology Studies (2 works) · Antimicrobial (2 works) · Botany (2 works)