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Izifozonke is a commercial herbal mixture used in South African traditional medicine.It has been used by consumers seeking HIV treatment [1] and self-induced abortions. [2] It is categorized as a "general tonic," [3] and the potion's tagline is "amazing mixture for all diseases". [4]
The Bach flower remedy solutions, which contain a 50:50 mix of water and brandy, are called mother tincture. [4] Stock remedies—the solutions sold in shops—are dilutions of mother tincture into other liquid.
Patients can also collect these plants for treatment of minor illnesses. Once all necessary wild plants are collected, an herbal tea is made for the patient, accompanied by a short prayer. In some ceremonies, the herbal mixture causes patient vomiting to ensure bodily cleanliness.
The use of herbal remedies is more prevalent in people with chronic diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, asthma, and end-stage kidney disease. [21] [22] [23] Multiple factors such as gender, age, ethnicity, education and social class are also shown to have associations with the prevalence of herbal remedy use. [24]
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Silybum marianum is a species of thistle.It has various common names including milk thistle, [1] blessed milkthistle, [2] Marian thistle, Mary thistle, Saint Mary's thistle, Mediterranean milk thistle, variegated thistle and Scotch thistle (not to be confused with Onopordum acanthium or Cirsium vulgare).
Stametta is a brand-name commercial herbal mixture sold in South Africa that is advertised as an "immune booster". [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Stametta has also been provided to women seeking a self-induced abortion . [ 3 ]
Recognizing the key importance of herbal medications to healthcare in the developing world, the World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed quality control mechanisms for marketed medicinal plant medicines, including Ayurveda. This includes DNA barcoding to ensure contents of herbal preparations match advertised/labelled species. [3]