Abstract
The current dataset follows the published article [1]. The dataset provides preliminary phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activity of selected invasive alien plant used by Bapedi Traditional Health Practitioners to treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It was evident that seven STIs are treated with herbal remedies of the documented plant species. Informational on the medicinal plant uses and the use categories of sexually transmitted infections are presented on table 1. Table 2 shows the yield of plant extracts. Detailed data on phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activity are presented on Fig 1 and 2 respectively. Rf values of separated compounds are provided in Table 3. The data contains both qualitative and quantitative information.