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Natural resources used as folk cosmeceuticals among rural communities in Vhembe district municipality, Limpopo province, South Africa

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2020
Background Skin-related diseases affect every individual irrespective of age, gender or social status. Since time immemorial, humans have explored natural resources from their environment for the maintenance of the skin.
Mamokete Venolia Setshego, Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu, Obakeng Mooki, Wilfred Otang-Mbeng   +3 more
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Ethnoveterinary Knowledge and Biological Evaluation of Plants Used for Mitigating Cattle Diseases: A Critical Insight Into the Trends and Patterns in South Africa

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
Cattle farming is a traditional agricultural system that contribute to the rural economic, social and cultural values of the communities. Cattle as common with other livestock, are affected by many diseases that cause mortality and economic losses.
Mompati V. Chakale, Mulunda Mwanza, Mulunda Mwanza, Adeyemi O. Aremu, Adeyemi O. Aremu   +4 more
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The use of indigenous knowledge in development: problems and challenges [PDF]

, 2005
The use of indigenous knowledge has been seen by many as an alternative way of promoting development in poor rural communities in many parts of the world.
Allan, W., Andresen, P. R., Briggs, J., Brokensha, D., Chambers, R., Chambers, R., Dinucci, A., Ellen, R., Escobar, A., Eyzaguirre, P. B., Hobbs, J., Homann, S., Jewitt, S., John Briggs, Kalland, A., Lamers, J. P. A., Leach, M., Mackenzie, F., Maddox, G., Mitchell, T., Niemeijer, D., Novellino, D., Ortiz, O., Ostberg, W., Pottier, J., Reij, C., Richards, P., Scoones, I., Shaka, J., Sikana, P., Sillitoe, P., Swift, J., Warren, D. M., Warren, D. M., Warren, D. M., World Bank, World Bank   +36 more
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A Quest for Decolonization: Incorporating Indigenous Pedagogies to Foster Teaching and Learning at Higher Education Institutions in South Africa [PDF]

Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs’) have been challenged by society that their teaching and learning (T&L) strategies fail to focus and dwell on the problems that are experienced by communities.
Mothusiotsile Edwin Maditsi , Modjadji Mandy Rasehlomi, Thato Hazel Seemise   +2 more
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Phytochemical Profile, Safety and Efficacy of a Herbal Mixture Used for Contraception by Traditional Health Practitioners in Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, South Africa

Plants, 2022
The use of medicinal plants for contraception remains a common practice among South African ethnic groups. The present study assessed the phytochemical profile, cytotoxicity, acute oral toxicity and efficacy of a herbal mixture used for contraception by ...
Molelekwa Arthur Moroole, Simeon Albert Materechera, Wilfred Otang-Mbeng, Rose Hayeshi, Cor Bester, Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu   +5 more
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An Exploratory Study on the Diverse Uses and Benefits of Locally-Sourced Fruit Species in Three Villages of Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Foods, 2020
Globally, the potential of indigenous and neglected fruit species is continuously being recognized. In the current study, we explored the uses and benefits of locally available fruit species among the Mapulana people in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality ...
Kutullo Nick Shai, Khayelihle Ncama, Peter Tshepiso Ndhlovu, Madeleen Struwig, Adeyemi Oladapo Aremu   +4 more
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A Review of Indigenous Food Crops in Africa and the Implications for more Sustainable and Healthy Food Systems [PDF]

, 2020
Indigenous and traditional foods crops (ITFCs) have multiple uses within society, and most notably have an important role to play in the attempt to diversify the food in order to enhance food and nutrition security.
Akinola, R., de Bruin, F-M., Mabhaudhi, T., Pereira, L., Rusch, L.   +4 more
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Transdisciplinary Research and Aboriginal Knowledge

The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 2006
Indigenous academic researchers are involved in Indigenist, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research, all of which present problems and opportunities for Indigenous knowledge traditions.
Michael Christie
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Systemic disruptions: decolonizing indigenous research ethics using indigenous knowledges

Research Ethics, 2023
Research involving and impacting Indigenous Peoples is often of little or no benefit to the communities involved and, in many cases, causes harm. Ensuring that Indigenous research is not only ethical but also of benefit to the communities involved is a long-standing problem that requires fundamental changes in higher education.
Cathy Fournier, Suzanne Stewart, Joshua Adams, Clayton Shirt, Esha Mahabir   +4 more
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Medicinal Plants for Mitigating Pain and Inflammatory-Related Conditions: An Appraisal of Ethnobotanical Uses and Patterns in South Africa

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2021
In South Africa, traditional medicine remains the first point of call for a significant proportion of the population seeking primary healthcare needs. This is particularly important for treating common conditions including pain and inflammation which are
Adeyemi O. Aremu, Adeyemi O. Aremu, Srinivasa C. Pendota   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source