Phytochemistry, Ethnopharmacology, and Pharmacology of <i>Lessertia frutescens</i> (Cancer Bush): A Comprehensive Review

<i>Lessertia frutescens</i> (L.) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning (synonym <i>Sutherlandia frutescens</i>), commonly known as cancer bush, is one of the most prominently used South African medicinal plants, with a rich history of traditional uses among indigenous communities. Its...

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Published in:	Plants
Main Authors:	Kadidiatou O. Ndjoubi, Rajan Sharma, Ahmed A. Hussein
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Subjects:	<i>Lessertia frutescens</i> <i>Sutherlandia frutescens</i> cancer bush ethnopharmacology phytochemistry phytotherapy
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/14/2086

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