Leucosidea sericea Eckl. & Zeyh.

This monograph describes Leucosidea sericea Eckl. and Zeyh and its use in Southern Africa. This chapter is a comprehensive summary of its vernacular names, botanical description, geographical distribution, ethnobotanical medicinal uses and all scientific data published on its pharmacological and biological bioactivity. In addition, the major chemical constituents identified as biomarkers for anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic activity are described. Furthermore, clinical data for the topical application of aqueous and ethanolic leaf extracts have been included.