ETHNOBOTANICAL SURVEY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS USED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSION IN THE MARITIME REGION OF TOGO

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Holaly E. Gbekley ◽  
Simplice D. Karou ◽  
Gnatoulma Katawa ◽  
Tchadjobo Tchacondo ◽  
Komlan Batawila ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Oral Route ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Plant Materials ◽  
Important Species ◽  
Use Values ◽  
Severe Anxiety ◽  
Fear Of Heights ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Hypertension is one of the most common chronic diseases in modern societies and there is evidence that its incidence and severity are increasing. This survey was conducted to investigate the plants used by the Togolese traditional healers to treat the disease. Method: From January to June 2016, an ethnobotanical survey was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire with traditional healers (TH) in the southern region of Togo. The importance of the plants was assessed by the calculation of the use value (UV). Results: In Total, 128 TH male and female were interviewed and 116 plants species belonging to 46 families were identified as treating hypertension. The most represented families were: Fabaceae with 16 species followed by Euphorbiaceae and Rutaceae contributing with 8 and 6 species respectively. Based on the calculated use values the most important species were Byrsocarpus coccineus Schum. Et thonn. (UV = 0.47); Crateva religiosa G.Forst. (UV = 0.47), Boerhavia diffusa Engelm. &A.Gray L. (UV = 0.47), Xylopia aethiopica A. Rich. (UV = 0.42), Mangnifera indica L. (UV = 0.38). The leaves and the roots were the parts of plant predominantly used to prepare the recipes, mainly decoctions administrated by oral route. Clinical manifestations such as dizzy spells, swarming, loss of consciousness, severe headache, severe anxiety and shortness of breath, nosebleed, and fear of heights were used by TH to diagnose the disease. Conclusion: This study showed initial evidence of the use of plant materials by Togolese TH to treat hypertension. These results constitute a database for pharmacological screenings with the aim of developing new therapies.

scholarly journals Ethnopharmacological Study of Plants Used against Malaria by Traditional Healers in the Department of Bouna, North-Eastern Côte d'Ivoire

2020 ◽  
pp. 11-22
Author(s):  
Koffi Akissi Jeanne ◽  
Tano Konan Dominique ◽  
Kangah Orphée Michelle Alerte ◽  
Rasmane Na Ahou Kaddy ◽  
Ehoulé Kroa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Cote D'ivoire ◽  
Côte D’Ivoire ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Oral Route ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Cote D’Ivoire ◽  
Côte D'ivoire ◽  
Therapeutic Alternatives

Mosquitoes have developed resistance, hence the need for anti-malarial medicines. This resistance calls for therapeutic an interest to therapeutic alternatives, including the medicinal plants. An ethnopharmacological survey was conducted amongst 15 Traditional Healers, recommended by the National Program for the Promotion of Traditional Medicine using semi-structured interviews in the city of Bouna. The ethnobotanical survey conducted in 2019 has enabled the identification of 32 plant species belonging to 30 genera and grouped into 19 families. The most represented families were Fabaceae (5 species) Anacardiaceae (4 species), Annonaceae (3 species), Rubiaceae, Zingiberaceae, Asteraceae, and Combretaceae with 2 species each. The species were mostly trees (63.63%). Leaves were the most frequently used parts of the plants (44.4%). The results of our investigations show that the most used mode is the decoction (42.22%). The oral route (60%) is the most used mode of administration. These species complete the non-exhaustive list of medicinal plants that the populations of Cote d'Ivoire use. It was found out that, people in this area commonly use medicinal plants with trust they have built on the curative outcome witnessed. However, this creates a further work to test for the antiplasmodial activity and to develop of Traditional Improved Medicines (MTAs).

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants in Atakpamé, City of Plateau Region in Togo

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Abdel-Akim Esso-Tsar ◽  
Batomayena Bakoma ◽  
Emmanuel Adangou ◽  
Komlan Batawila ◽  
Wala Kpérkouma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Oral Route ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Plateau Region ◽  
The Town ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Active Substances ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Aim: Plants are a great source of active substances and are used to cure a lot of diseases. In order to know and list medicinal plants used by traditional therapists and herbalists from the town of Atakpamé, an ethnobotanical investigation has been conducted. Methodology: It is a transversal and descriprtive study that has been carried out from 22th December 2018 to 16th March 2019. Results: It has been conducted nearby 10 traditional therapists and 20 herbalists by direct interviews using a structured questionnaire. The traditional therapists were all men and the herbalists all women. This study has enabled to list 61 species belonging to 30 families grouped into 56 genera, used in the treatment of 30 affections and symptoms. The botanical families more represented were Euphorbiaceae with 8 species, Caesalpiniaceae and Apocynaceae with 5 species each. The most used organs in the recipes are leaves (44,26%). The decoction (47,54%) is the most used mode of preparation. The oral route (76,47%) is the most frequently way of administration. The most healed affections were malaria, infections and anemia with the same percentage of 16,76%. The majority of medicinal recipes are monospecifics. Conclusion: The results of this study can be a source of information for scientific researches in phytochemistry and pharmacology.

scholarly journals Contribution to the ethnobotanical inventory of medicinal plants used for the treatment of typhoid fever in Adamaoua region, Cameroon

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 3078-3096
Author(s):  
Simeon Pierre Fodouop Chegaing ◽  
Didiane Yemele Mefokou ◽  
Benjamin Talom Tangue ◽  
Jean Baptiste Sokoudjou ◽  
Serge Telemgone Menoudji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Typhoid Fever ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Ancient Greek ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Research Institution ◽  
Whole Plant ◽  
Therapeutic Properties ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Since ancient Greek-Roman times, the use of plants to cure many human diseases is still common. The present ethnobotanical survey was conducted to contribute to the knowledge of medicinal plants used for the treatment of typhoid fever in three sub divisions of Vina division, Adamawa Cameroon. After having explained the importance of this study to interviewees, 41 traditional healers have agreed and delivered information regarding the medicinal plants they use as well as the different preparation and administration through a well- structured questionnaire that was given to them on this matter. Among 41 traditional healers whose attended this study, 32 were men and 09 were women. The ethnobotanical survey allowed the identification of 70 plants belonging to 38 families. With a frequency of 11/70, the Fabaceae family was the most represented followed by that of Rubiaceae and Asteraceae (04/70 each). The leaves are the most used parts (34.28%) followed by leaves + roots (14.28%) and the whole plant (12.86%). The majority of the recipes consisted of four to six plants (34.66), and were prepared by decoction (50%), with water as the main solvent (87.80%). 41.56% of typhoid preparations are administered twice daily for a duration of 14 days (46.77%). This is the first report on antityphoid herbal remedies in Vina division-Adamawa Cameroon. It would therefore be judicious for our government and research institution to investigate on their therapeutic properties in order to develop ameliorated and efficient phytomedicines.

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants Used Against Fungal Infections in Prefecture of Sotouboua Central Region, Togo

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teou Alfa ◽  
Kokou Anani ◽  
Yao Adjrah ◽  
Komlan Batawila ◽  
Yaovi Ameyapoh
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Fungal Infection ◽  
Central Region ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Oral Route ◽  
Fungal Diseases ◽  
Plant Biodiversity ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Main Route ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Plants are a major source of active ingredients and are for that fact used to treat many diseases such as fungal infections. The objective of this study was to identify the plants used in traditional medicine to treat fungal diseases in the prefecture of Sotouboua. An ethnobotanical survey was conducted among healers, elderly and knowledgeable villagers. A semi structured questionnaire and pictures showing common and easily recognizable fungal infection symptoms were used to support a live interview. During this study, 37 plant species belonging to 20 families have been identified. Fabaceae were the most represented family (7 species). The most used parts were leaves (43, 24%) followed by the roots (18, 91%). The decoction is the preferred method of preparation while the oral route is the main route of administration. Sotouboua prefecture in Togo has significant plant biodiversity that is used by dwellers in the management of fungal diseases.

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical Study of Plants Used in Traditional Treatment of Diarrhoea in Humans and Cattle in Two Regions of Ivory Coast

2020 ◽  
pp. 24-33
Author(s):  
Karim Tuo ◽  
Gbouhoury Eric-Kévin Bolou ◽  
Assi Fiacre-Tanguy N’docho ◽  
Aurélie Chevillot ◽  
Mohamed Mammeri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ivory Coast ◽  
Chemical Potential ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Oral Route ◽  
Ethnobotanical Study ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Traditional Treatment ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Traditional Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Practitioners

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: An ethnobotanical survey was conducted in three regions of the country (two rural and one urban), using a questionnaire focussing on anti-diarrheal therapeutic habits. Methodology: Information about the plants has been recorded (local name, organs or part(s) of the plant used, therapeutic indications, harvesting methods, methods of administration, side   effects, etc.). Collection of the plants was done in collaboration with traditional                  practitioners and identification of the specimens was conducted at the National Floristic Center (Ivory coast). During the ethnobotanical survey, twelve traditional healers and nine breeders were interviewed which all declared to treat diarrhoea with plants. During this survey, twenty-seven species belonging to eighteen different families of plants were reported for anti-diarrhoeal use in humans or animals. They were all harvested on the field and a herbarium of each species was prepared in duplicate, one stored at the National Floristic Centre of the Felix Houphouët-Boigny University and the other at the Pasteur Institute of Ivory coast. Results: Decoction was the most common mode of preparation used by practionioners and the oral route remained also the main way of administration of plants by healers. These plants are also used in other countries for the same or other purpose. Conclusion: This study shows that traditional medicinal plants play an important role in the treatment of diarrhoea in Ivory coast. It provides basis for future studies to assess, biological and chemical potential of these plants.

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical survey on plants used in Mai Municipality of Ilam district, eastern Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-35
Author(s):  
K. R. Bhattarai
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Digestive System ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Benefit Sharing ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Risk Of Extinction ◽  
Herbal Therapies ◽  
Key Informant Interview ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study was aimed to document medicinal plant species, their utilization and methods to treat common ailments by traditional healers in Churiya region of Ilam district, eastern Nepal. This study would contribute positively to the field of biodiversity conservation, phytochemistry and ethnopharmacology. Ethnobotanical informations were collected in 2016 based on semi-structured questionnaire with key informant interview. Data were evaluated and expressed in terms of number and percentage. A total of 116 medicinal plants belonging to 61 families were reported to treat 76 different ailments categorized into 18 groups. The highest numbers of plants were used to treat digestive system disorders. The most medicines were prepared as the form of paste from leaves or tender shoots and administrated orally. Of the documented plants, 5 species were reported with novel uses and 7 were newly reported as ethnomedicinal plants in Nepal. Besides medicine, 111 species were utilized additionally for food, fodder, socio-cultural events and environmental use. People of the area less frequently use traditional herbal therapies. Due to lack of proper collection, conservation and cultivation practices, some plant species are at risk of extinction. Thus, sustainable harvesting and access to benefit sharing help to improve livelihood and conserve biodiversity.

scholarly journals Survey of ethnobotanical cocktails commonly used in the treatment of malaria in southwestern Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Omagha ◽  
Emmanuel Taiwo Idowu ◽  
Chibuisi Gideon Alimba ◽  
Adetoro Olubunmi Otubanjo ◽  
Adeniyi Kazeem Adeneye
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Oral Route ◽  
Malaria Treatment ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Southwestern Nigeria ◽  
Traditional Treatment ◽  
South West ◽  
Pharmacological Screening ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract Background Combination of different antimalarials has become the popular method of care for malaria morbidity in conventional and traditional treatment approaches due to the need to increase the efficacy and reduce the selection of drug resistance. A worrisome concern is the critical gaps with regards to the information available on antimalarial herbal cocktails. This study presents cocktail herbal remedies in ethnomedicinal approaches to malaria treatment in Oyo and Ogun states, South West Nigeria. Ethnobotanical information on indigenous antimalarials used in combination remedies was collected from herbal practitioners using a semi-structured questionnaire. Results Findings showed majority of respondents treat malaria with combination herbal remedies. They sighted their beliefs and customs, the efficacy, affordability and availability of these herbs as reasons for their adoption of herbal medicines as their preferred mode of treating malaria. Enquiry revealed 26 sets of cocktail antimalarials from a variety of plant species. The plants and ingredients are extracted and used as decoction, infusion or steam baths. Oral route was the most popular mode of administration. Respondents reported they drink one to two medium-sized cups of the recipe on an average of two times daily within a duration of about 10 days. Conclusions Herbal antimalarial remedies continue to be the popular treatments option in our localities. This study provides knowledge of the diverse ways respondents combine medicinal herbs and other local ingredients for malaria treatment. Pharmacological screening is urgently needed to validate their safety and efficacy in order to protect the health of our locals heavily relying on them to combat high burdens of malaria.

scholarly journals Plantes sahéliennes adaptées dans la récupération des terres dégradées et leurs usages pour la santé : cas de la province du Soum au Nord du Burkina Faso

2019 ◽  
pp. 6767-6783
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Oral Route ◽  
Main Concern ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Degraded Lands ◽  
Reclaimed Land ◽  
Scientific Database ◽  
The North

1 RESUME Objectif : Le Burkina Faso, à l’instar des pays du Sahel subit une forte dégradation des terres suite à des sécheresses successives et aux activités anthropiques. La plantation des arbres demeure l’activité capitale pour restaurer l’écosystème sahélien. Cependant, le principal souci consiste à mettre en place une gestion durable des sites restaurés. L’objectif de cette étude est de faire connaitre les usages en médecine traditionnelle des espèces végétales les mieux adaptées dans la récupération des terres dégradées au nord du Burkina Faso. Méthodologie et résultats : Une enquête ethnobotanique a été menée dans 08 villages de la province du Soum au nord du Burkina Faso pour connaitre les plantes de cette région et les pratiques médicales traditionnelles des populations. Les résultats ont montré que 53 espèces réparties en 28 familles et 44 genres ont été répertoriées. Les FabaceaeMimosoideae, les Combretaceae, les Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae et les Anacardiaceae étaient les familles les mieux représentées. Les maladies les plus rencontrées par les populations qui y vivent et traitées avec les plantes étaient les infections/infestations (20%), les troubles du système digestif (18%), les troubles gynéco-obstétrique et urologique (14%), les troubles cutané-dermatologiques (14%).Les feuilles étaient les parties les plus recommandées (43%) dans les recettes. La décoction (45%) comme mode de préparation des recettes et la voie orale comme mode d’administration (50%) étaient les plus indiquées. Vu le caractère particulier de la zone d’étude qui est fortement pastorale, 19% des plantes répertoriées étaient aussi utilisées pour les soins du bétail. Conclusion et application des résultats : Ces résultats constituent une base de données scientifique sur l’utilisation des espèces sahéliennes pour la santé en médecine R-Tiendrebeogo et al., 2019 Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences (J.Anim.Plant Sci. ISSN 2071-7024) Vol.41 (1): 6767-6783. https://doi.org/10.35759/JAnmPlSci.v41-1.4 traditionnelle. La valorisation des vertus thérapeutiques des plantes sahéliennes contribuerait à une gestion rationnelle de la biodiversité végétale, et serait une alternative pour une pérennisation des terres récupérées, voire une reforestation à grande échelle. Sahelian plants adapted in the recovery of degraded lands and their uses for health: case of the Soum province in northern Burkina Faso ABSTRACT Objective: Burkina Faso, like the Sahel countries suffers a major land degradation following successive droughts and human activities. The planting of trees remains the key activity to restore the Sahelian ecosystem. However, the main concern is to put in place a sustainable management of restored sites. The objective of this study is to make known the uses in traditional medicine of the plant species at best to the recovery of degraded lands in the north of Burkina Faso. Methodology and results: An ethnobotanical survey was conducted in 08 villages in the Soum province of northern Burkina Faso to find out about the plants of this region and the traditional medical practices of populations. The results showed that 53 species divided into 28 families and 44 genera were listed. Fabaceae-Mimosoideae, Combretaceae, Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae and Anacardiaceae were the most represented families. The most common diseases encountered by the populations living there and treated with plants were infections / infestations (20%), disorders of the digestive system (18%), gynecological and obstetric disorders (14%), skin-dermatological (14%). Leaves were the most recommended parts (43%) in recipes. Decoction (45%) as a method of recipe preparation and the oral route as the method of administration (50%) were the most appropriate. Due to the special character of the study area which is highly pastoral, 19% of the listed plants were also used for livestock care. Conclusion and application of results: These results constitute a scientific database on the use of Sahelian species for health in traditional medicine. The valorization of therapeutic virtues of Sahelian plants would contribute to a rational management of plant biodiversity and would be an alternative for a perpetuation of reclaimed land, or even a large-scale reforestation.

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical Research of Plants Used in Traditional Medicine for The Treatment of Epilepsy in Southern Mozambique

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Correia ◽  
Maria Wanda Emanuelson ◽  
Moisés Nhantumbo ◽  
Paulo Andrassone ◽  
Graça Cumbi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Oral Route ◽  
Anticonvulsant Drugs ◽  
Treatment Of Epilepsy ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Pharmacological Studies ◽  
Preparation Mode ◽  
Strychnos Spinosa ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract Background Epilepsy is a chronic brain disease that affects about 50 million people worldwide, mainly in developing countries. It is treated with anticonvulsant drugs, but in some cases, conventional anticonvulsants have not been effective, leading patients to turn to alternative herbal treatments. The study aimed to identify plants used in traditional medicine for the treatment of epilepsy in southern Mozambique, record the parts used, the method of preparation as well as the mode of administration. Methodology: The study was conducted between April to June 2019. 53 Traditional Medicine Practitioners were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. The data was analyzed by calculating the Percentage of Citation (%FC) and Informant Factor Consensus (IFC). Results A total of 32 medicinal plants belonging to 18 botanical families were identified for the treatment of epilepsy in the southern part of Mozambique. The species, Hugonia orientalis Engl (22.64%), Maclura africana Bur (16.98%), Strychnos spinosa Lam (13.21%), Terminalia sericea Bruch ex DC (13.21%) and Manilkara mochisia (Bark) Dubard (11.32%) were the most cited. The families Annonaceae and Menispermaceae (4 species) were the most representative in number of species. The root was the most commonly used plant part (54.2%), the frequently used preparation mode was decoction (71%), and administration of the remedies was often by oral route. Conclusion Medicinal plants still play an important role in primary health care in the study area. However there is a need to develop pharmacological studies based on these plants to understand the mechanism of action of the bioactive compounds and for the future development of new and more effective anticonvulsant drugs

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