For generations, the herbal blend known as Phela served as a trusted shield against muyaga, a traditional respiratory illness.
Today, that ancestral knowledge has been “re-printed” into the world of high-end pharmaceuticals. Led by the University of the Free State (UFS) and supported by the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), rigorous clinical trials have officially validated Phela as a potent immune modulator.
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By bridging the gap between the bush and the bio-lab, researchers at the UFS Pharmacology Department have proven that these four medicinal plants are a scientifically backed breakthrough, ensuring indigenous heritage takes its rightful place in global medicine.