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Sutherlandia frutescens
Introduction
Sutherlandia frutescens (Cancer bush, Balloon pea, Sutherlandia; syn. Colutea frutescens L., Lessertia frutescens (L.) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning) is a southern African legume which is reported to be effective in treating HIV/AIDS.
References
References
- Phakamani M’ Afrika Xaba & Alice Notten (April 2003). “Sutherlandia frutescens“. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
- Carolyn Dempster (2001-11-30). “Medicinal plant ‘fights’ Aids”. BBC News. Check date values in:
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