Epidermal studies of some species of family Solanaceae used in traditional medicine in West Africa

1994 ◽  
Vol 105 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 49-60
Author(s):  
H. G. K. Nyawuame ◽  
L. S. Gill
2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Farid T. Badé ◽  
Durand Dah-Nouvlessounon ◽  
Sina Haziz ◽  
Cissé Hama ◽  
Aude Kelomey ◽  
...  

Since the time of our ancestors, natural products issued from plant play a therapeutic crucial role. About 25-30% of all medicines (drugs) available for the treatment of diseases are derived from natural products (from plants, animals, bacteria and fungi) or are derivatives of natural products. The aim of this research was to scientifically identify and supply tangible documentation on these two plants employed in the traditional medicine. From November 2020 to February 2021, an ethnobotanical survey was conducted within four markets at the south of Benin, employing a semistructured questionnaire. Two hundred respondents including 80% of females and 20% of males were interviewed. The 2 studied plants are mainly used for different types of sickness related to infections. Females’ herbalists are the most represented. From this research, it appears that the 2 plants are widely used for the treatment of severe infections. On the market, 95% of the leafy steam are sold against 5% of the roots for both plants. The main preparation way is decoction. Oral use is reported to be common in all region. The value of samples sold varies from 200F CFA (Financial Cooperation of Africa) to 1000F CFA. The decoctions are usually obtained through one of a mix of different types of plants. Traditional knowledge is transmitted from one generation to another by oral education. Till today there was no record found. During our study, we did no record prohibition or side effect related to these plants’ use. These medicinal plants occupy a crucial place within the therapeutic arsenal of west Africa. Our results constitute a vital tool to determine the true potentials of these plants. These results could lead to new improved traditional medicine.


2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Zizka ◽  
Adjima Thiombiano ◽  
Stefan Dressler ◽  
Blandine MI Nacoulma ◽  
Amadé Ouédraogo ◽  
...  

2007 ◽  
Vol 110 (3) ◽  
pp. 451-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sekou Bah ◽  
Anna K. Jäger ◽  
Anne Adsersen ◽  
Drissa Diallo ◽  
Berit Smestad Paulsen

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 8164-8174
Author(s):  
Abdou Laouali ◽  
Moussa Mamoudou Boubacar ◽  
Baggnian Issoufou ◽  
Mahamane Ali

La médecine traditionnelle est profondément ancrée dans la culture de nombreux pays d’Afrique de l’ouest. L’objectif du présent travail était de contribuer à la connaissance des plantes médicinales et de leurs utilisations dans le département de Dogondoutchi à l’ouest du Niger. Un échantillon de (19) villages a été retenu dans deux communes du département. Les données ont été collectées à travers un guide d’entretien adressé à 49 personnes appartenant à différents groupes socioprofessionnels, à raison de deux à trois par village. Ces entretiens ont permis d’inventorier 55 espèces médicinales réparties en 26 familles. Les familles les plus représentées sont les Fabaceae-Caesalpinoideae (10 espèces) suivies des Fabaceae-Mimosoideae (7 espèces) et des Combretaceae (5 espèces). Les maladies couramment traitées sont les hémorroïdes, le paludisme, la fièvre et la dysenterie. La décoction, la poudre, la macération, l’infusion et la calcination constituent les modes de préparation. Les parties utilisées sont les feuilles, les écorces, les racines, les graines, les fruits les plantes entières (herbacées) et les rameaux. Beaucoup de plantes médicinales se raréfient ou ont déjà disparu dans la zone d’étude. L’adoption de méthodes de gestion durable s’avère nécessaire pour sauvegarder les plantes médicinales dans cette zone. ABSTRACT Traditional medicine is deeply rooted in the culture of many countries in West Africa. The objective of this work was to contribute to the knowledge of medicinal plants and their uses in the department of Dogondoutchi in western Niger. A sample of (19) villages was selected in two communes of the department. The data was collected through an interview guide addressed to 49 people belonging to different socio-professional groups, two to three per village. These interviews allowed to inventory 55 medicinal species divided into 26 families. The most represented families are Fabaceae-Caesalpinoideae (10 species) followed by Fabaceae-Mimosoideae (7 species) and Combretaceae (5 species). Commonly treated diseases are hemorrhoids, malaria, fever, and dysentery. decoction, powder, maceration, infusion and calcination are the methods of preparation. The parts used are leaves, bark, roots, seeds, fruits, whole plants (herbaceous) and twigs. Many medicinal plants are becoming scarce or have already disappeared in the study area. There is an urgent need to adopt a sustainable management methods to save medicinal plants in this area.


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