Ethnomedicinal survey, phytochemical, isolation and identification of bioactive compounds from Elephantorrhiza elephantina, Pentanisia prunelloides and Dioscorea sylvatica used in the treatment of elephantiasis

Pharmacognosy Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: S.G. Lehasa, Siphamandla Qhubekani Njabuliso Lamula, Lisa Valencia Buwa-Komoreng
DOI: 10.5530/pj.2025.17.83
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Abstract

Ethnomedicinal survey, phytochemical, isolation and identification of bioactive compounds from Elephantorrhiza elephantina, Pentanisia prunelloides and Dioscorea sylvatica used in the treatment of elephantiasis Selloane G. Lehasa 1 , Siphamandla Q.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies Phytochemical compounds biological activities Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Pharmacognosy Journal
Volume
17
Issue
6
Pages
662–675
Publication date
1 February 2026