scholarly journals Diversité et usages des plantes médicinales à l’ouest du Niger

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 8164-8174
Author(s):  
Abdou Laouali ◽  
Moussa Mamoudou Boubacar ◽  
Baggnian Issoufou ◽  
Mahamane Ali
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
West Africa ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Plantes Médicinales ◽  
Medicinal Species ◽  
Professional Groups ◽  
Médecine Traditionnelle ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Whole Plants

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.

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical Survey of Two Medicinal Plants (Heliotropium indicum L., Abrus precatorius L.,) Used in Traditional Medicine in West Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Farid T. Badé ◽  
Durand Dah-Nouvlessounon ◽  
Sina Haziz ◽  
Cissé Hama ◽  
Aude Kelomey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
West Africa ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Financial Cooperation ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Severe Infections ◽  
Heliotropium Indicum ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi

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.

scholarly journals Medicinal Plants from the Ankaratra Mountain In Madagascar: Diversity and Uses

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miora Henintsoa Andrianarivelo ◽  
Andriamalala Rakotondrafara ◽  
Rianasoambolanoro Rakotosaona ◽  
Vonjison Rakotoarimanana ◽  
Christian Marius Rakotonirina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
Ecological Study ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Present Communication ◽  
Medicinal Species ◽  
Important Species ◽  
Voucher Specimens

Abstract BackgroundThe Ankaratra Mountain, the third summit of Madagascar, is covered in a large part by herbaceous vegetations. It is among regions where ethnobotanical works have not been done yet. Besides, there have not been so far any surveys of medicinal plants conducted in savannah vegetation from Madagascar. The objective of the present communication was to study the diversity of medicinal species encountered in this mountain, the most used species in traditional medicine and the most important species used to treat diseases with medicinal plants.MethodsThe voucher specimens of surveyed species in the Ankaratra Mountain were shown individually to 26 local traditional healers. Semi-structured interview was employed and dealt with the main questions such as: do you know this plan? Do you know the uses of this species in traditional medicine? Do you know the method of preparation?ResultsOf the two hundred and three species (203) of medicinal plants inventoried in the Ankaratra Mountain, 139 (73.9%) are endemic and 69 (33.9%) are new to the ethnopharmacopea. The savannah vegetation hosts the highest number of species (35.5%). They are also more cited than the forestry species. Endemic species are the most used (FC=77.8%) and the most important (FL=71.6%). The most diversified and the most used genera are dominated by the best-represented ones in endemic species. The most cited diseases are those which require particular knowledge and those frequently encountered in Madagascar.ConclusionThis work provides the first information on the ethnobotany of plant species in the Ankaratra Mountain. These data can be considered as a valuable tool to support any actions directed to the conservation of the flora from the massif. The ecological study of the most cited endemic species and the most important in the treatment of diseases as well as their chemical and pharmacological investigations are among our perspectives of research.

scholarly journals Plantes employées en médecine traditionnelle contre la pathologie hémorroïdaire par les Bété de la sous-préfecture d’Ouragahio, département de Gagnoa (Côte d’Ivoire).

2020 ◽  
Vol 150 ◽  
pp. 15403-15418
Author(s):  
Serge-Roland SIDIO ◽  
Koffi N'GUESSAN ◽  
N'gouan Emmanuel Joël ABROU ◽  
Venance-pâques G. KOUADIO
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Cote D'ivoire ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Côte D’Ivoire ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Plantes Médicinales ◽  
Preparation Technique ◽  
Cote D’Ivoire ◽  
Médecine Traditionnelle ◽  
Côte D'ivoire

Objectifs : Cette étude a été réalisée avec pour objectif de recenser les connaissances ancestrales relatives au traitement traditionnel de la maladie hémorroïdaire auprès des tradipraticiens de santé de la sous-préfecture d’Ouragahio (Côte d’Ivoire) et ainsi contribuer à la valorisation de la médecine traditionnelle. Méthodologie et Résultats : Une collecte de données a été effectuée à travers des enquêtes ethnobotaniques grâce au concours de 33 guérisseurs et herboristes natifs de la localité visitée. Les informations recueillies ont été statistiquement traitées et ont permis de calculer des indices spécifiques. Il en ressort que dix-sept (17) espèces de plantes médicinales réparties en 15 genres appartenant à 11 familles sont recommandées pour la préparation de 19 recettes majoritairement monospécifiques (63,16%). Les Fabaceae forment la famille la plus représentée. Les feuilles (41,94%) sont les organes les plus sollicités. Le mode de récolte prépondérant est la cueillette (61,29%), la pulvérisation (45%) est la technique de préparation dominante et l’administration se fait majoritairement par voie orale (52,63%). Alchornea cordifolia est l’espèce la plus mentionnée (FC = 87,87%) et détient l’indice de consensus maximum de cette étude (IC = 0,76). Elle constitue avec Rhygiocarya racemiflora les plantes anti hémorroïdaires préférées des répondants (NP= 15,15%). Conclusion et Application des résultats : Les résultats de cette étude s’avèrent déterminantes étant donné qu’ils pourraient orienter des phytochimistes, des toxicologues et des pharmacologues sur de nouvelles pistes de recherches pouvant aboutir à la mise au point de médicaments traditionnels améliorés accessibles aux ménages à revenus modestes. Mots clés : Ethnobotanique, médecine traditionnelle, hémorroïdes, Ouragahio, Côte d’Ivoire. Plants used in traditional medicine against haemorrhoidal pathology by Beté of the Ouragahio sub-prefecture, department of Gagnoa (Côte d’Ivoire). ABSTRACT Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify ancestral knowledge of the traditional treatment of haemorrhoid disease among health traditional practitioners in the sub-prefecture of Ouragahio (Côte d’Ivoire) and contribute to the promotion of traditional medicine. Methodology and Results: A data collection was carried out through ethnobotanical surveys with the help of 33 healers and herbalists from the locality visited. The information collected was statistically processed and made it possible to calculate specific indices. Asa result, seventeen (17) species of medicinal plants, divided into 15 genera belonging to 11 families, are recommended for the preparation of 19 recipes that are predominantly monospecific (63.16%). Fabaceae is the most represented family. Leaves (41.94%) are the most stressed organs. The predominant method of harvesting is picking (61.29%), spraying (45%) is the dominant preparation technique and administration is mainly by oral means (52.63%). Alchornea cordifolia is the most mentioned species (CF = 87.87%)and holds the maximum consensus index for this study (CI = 0.76). With Rhygiocarya racemiflora, it is the preferred haemorrhoid treatment plant of the respondents (NP = 15.15%). Conclusions and application of findings: The results of this study are decisive since they could be found in plant chemists, toxicologists and pharmacologists on new avenues of research that could lead to the development of improved traditional medicines for low-income households. Keywords: Ethnobotany, traditional medicine, haemorrhoids, Ouragahio, Côte d’Ivoire.

scholarly journals Plantes médicinales de l’Afrique de l’Ouest pour la prise en charge des affections respiratoires pouvant se manifester au cours de la Covid-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 2941-2950
Author(s):  
Mahamane Haidara ◽  
Mamadou Lamine Diarra ◽  
Sékou Doumbia ◽  
Adama Denou ◽  
Daouda Dembele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
West Africa ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Prise En Charge ◽  
Plantes Médicinales ◽  
Euphorbia Hirta ◽  
Bridelia Ferruginea ◽  
Guiera Senegalensis ◽  
Afrique De L'ouest

Dans le cadre de contribuer à la prise en charge symptomatique des affections respiratoires pouvant se manifester pendant la Covid-19, la présente étude a été entreprise pour recenser les plantes médicinales Africaines actives contre ces manifestations. Une étude bibliographique a été effectuée pour recenser les espèces végétales utilisées dans la prise en charge des maladies respiratoires en Afrique de l’Ouest. La fréquence de citation et un score de convergence d’usage des espèces ont été également calculés. Un total de 318 recettes issues de 145 espèces végétales a été inventorié à travers différentes publications. Guiera senegalensis, Sterculia setigera, Bridelia ferruginea, Euphorbia hirta et Terminalia avicennioides étaient les plantes les plus citées avec les meilleurs scores de convergence d’usage. Les feuilles de ces espèces étaient les plus citées tandis que la toux était la plus indiquée. Les résultats de cette étude pourraient servir de base de données des espèces végétales utilisées dans la prise en charge des maladies du tractus respiratoire en Afrique de l’ouest.Mots clés : Plantes médicinales, Affections respiratoires, Covid-19, Afrique de l’Ouest. English Title: Medicinal plants from West Africa for the management of respiratory diseases that may appear during the Covid-19 As part of contributing to the symptomatic management of respiratory conditions that may manifest during Covid-19, the current study was undertaken to identify African medicinal plants active against these manifestations. A bibliographic study was carried out to identify the plant species used in the management of respiratory diseases in West Africa. The frequency of citation and a convergence score for the use of the species were also calculated. A total of 318 recipes from 145 plant species were inventoried through various publications. Guiera senegalensis, Sterculia setigera, Bridelia ferruginea, Euphorbia hirta and Terminalia avicennioides were the most cited plants with the best usage convergence scores. Leaves from these species were most cited while the cough was more indicated. The results of this study could serve as a database of plant species used in the management of respiratory tract diseases in West Africa.Keywords: Medicinal plants, Respiratory Affections, Covid-19, West Africa.

scholarly journals Monographies des plantes à haute fréquence d’utilisation en pharmacopée traditionnelle au Moyen Atlas Central Maroc.

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 6712-6730
Author(s):  
Amine DAOUDI ◽  
Mariame NAJEM ◽  
Lamia BACHIRI ◽  
Jamal IBIJBIJEN ◽  
Laila NASSIRI
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Plantes Médicinales ◽  
Mots Clés ◽  
Middle Atlas ◽  
Traditional Pharmacopoeia ◽  
E Mail ◽  
Over Time

Monographies des plantes à haute fréquence d’utilisation en pharmacopée traditionnelle au Moyen Atlas Central Maroc. Amine DAOUDI1, Mariame NAJEM1, Lamia BACHIRI1, Jamal IBIJBIJEN1 et Laila NASSIRI1 1Equipe de Microbiologie du Sol et de l’Environnement, Faculté des Sciences- Université Moulay Ismail -Meknès Auteur correspondant ; E-mail : [email protected], Faculté des Sciences ; B.P : 11201, Meknès, Maroc. Tel : (+212) 618859436 Mots-clés : Monographies– Plantes médicinales – Moyen Atlas– Maroc. Keywords: Monographs-Medicinal plants-Middle Atlas-Morocco. Publication date 30/06/2019, http://www.m.elewa.org/JAPS; 1 RÉSUMÉ La région du Moyen Atlas central recèle d’un grand potentiel floristique, qui a permis au fil du temps, l’acquisition d’un important savoir quant à l’utilisation des plantes en pharmacopée traditionnelle. Aussi, le présent travail consiste en l’élaboration de monographies de 11 plantes parmi les plus utilisées en phytothérapie locale ; celles-ci sont le fruit d’enquêtes ethnobotaniques menées auprès de nombreux acteurs de la médecine traditionnelle au Moyen Atlas central et d’investigations phytochimiques et biologiques entamées au laboratoire. Abstract In Morocco, the central Middle Atlas region has a great floristic potential, which over time has led to the acquisition by population of an important knowledge about the use of plants in traditional pharmacopoeia. So, the present work consists of the elaboration of monographs of 11 plants among the most used in local herbal medicine; these are the result of ethnobotanical surveys carried out with numerous actors of traditional medicine in the central middle Atlas and of phytochemical and biological investigations started in the laboratory.

scholarly journals Diversity of Medicinal Plants in the Flora of Saudi Arabia 3: An inventory of 15 Plant Families and their Conservation Management

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 312-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Yusuf ◽  
Mai M Al-Oqail ◽  
Ebtesam S Al-Sheddr ◽  
Adnan Jathlan Al-Rehaily ◽  
M Atiqur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Life Form ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Medicinal Species ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Plant Families ◽  
Total Species

An inventory of medicinal species diversity in the flora of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been made for 15 angiosperm families, viz., Boraginaceae, Convolvulaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Fabaceae, Molluginaceae, Papavaraceae, Portulacaceae, Ranunculaceae, Rhamnaceae, Rutaceae, Tamaricaceae, Tiliaceae, Urticaceae, Verbenaceae and Vitaceae, and 61 species of medicinal plants are recognized. These families are represented in the flora by a total of 393 species of which 15.52% are medicinal. Among the families, the Fabaceae is found to be represented by 23 medicinal species which is highest and 37.70% of the total species. Of these 61 medicinal species, 72.13% exhibits herbaceous life form while remaining 13.11% and 14.75% exhibit shrubs and trees respectively. An enumeration of these medicinal species is presented, each with current nomenclature, Arabic name, English name, medicinal uses, pharmacological properties and status of occurrence in the flora. The communication is aimed at emphasizing the planning and implementation of national conservation strategies for sustainable management of the medicinal plants of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i3.11091 International Journal of Environment Vol.3(3) 2014: 312-320

INVESTIGATION OF MEDICAL TREATMENT WITH TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AND DIVERSITY MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE KHMER ETHNIC GROUP IN TRA VINH PROVINCE

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (30) ◽  
pp. 50-55
Author(s):  
Hang Thi Phung ◽  
Thuong Thi Mong Le ◽  
Dat Thanh Phan ◽  
Thien Thanh Huynh
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Dominant Group ◽  
Medicinal Species ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Plant Families ◽  
Minority People

Research on medical treatment with traditional medicine and diverse medicinal plants of the Khmer ethnic group in Tra Vinh province was conducted from September 2016 to April 2017. The research used community interviews and field surveys at sites where many Khmer ethnic minority people live (4 districts and1 city of Tra Vinh province). The results show that the number of Khmer people using traditional medicine for treatment is quite high. There are 205 medicinal species which belong to 175 genus, 71 families and 3 divisions, including Pteridophyta, Pinophyta and Magnoliophyta. Magnoliophyta has the largest number of species. The three plant families that have the most diversity of species are Asteraceae, Fabaceae and Euphorbiaceae. On the live form, the trunk of grass-treesis the dominant group. Flora of medicinal plant for Khmer ethnic group in Tra Vinh province is mostly planted

scholarly journals A Literature Review on Medicinal Plants That are being Used in Traditional Medicine for the Management of the Snake Bites in Sri Lanka

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Nushrath Roshana Mansoor ◽  
Vinotha Sanmugarajah
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Natural Habitat ◽  
Pharmacological Action ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Medicinal Species ◽  
Snake Bites

Background: Traditional Medicine is time-tested and still caters to the health needs of the society and provides health care through prophylactic treatment and rejuvenation. Today poisonous snake bites are life-threatening problems resulting in high morbidity and mortality all over the world including Sri Lanka. The medicinal plants available locally and used widely by traditional healers. Therefore they need attention in this aspect. Aim: The primary aim of this study was to do a literature review on essential characteristics of medicinal plants which are being used for the management of snake bites in Traditional Medicine. Place and Duration of the Study: Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna from April to June 2018. Methodology:   Data for the literature review on 94 medicinal plants from 41 families were collected from relevant books and research articles. The characteristics of the medicinal species that were identified for the review were morphology; habitat; parts used; Siddha properties such as taste, potency and efficacy; pharmacological action; the number of plants used for dietary purposes; poisonous plants; phytochemical contents and mode of transmission. Results: From the 94 medicinal plants, 9 (9.6%) of the species were found in Fabaceae and followed by 6 (6.38%) in Cucurbitaceae and Apocynaceae families. Based on the morphology 24 (25%) plants were herb and shrub; 42 (45%) were found in the natural habitat. From these plants, 31 species (26%) were used as root and 29 (24%) as leaves. These plants contain: Siddha properties such as bitter taste [52 (48.14%)]; hot potency [64 (70.32%)] and pungent efficacy [68 (72.34%)]. Pharmacological actions such as diuretic [36 (38.3%)]; tonic [35 (37.23)]; astringent [33 (35.1%)] and stimulant [32 (34.04%)]. Phytochemicals such as flavonoids 88 (93.61%) and saponin 81 (86.17%) were highly found in these medicinal plants. Fifty (53.19%) of these species were used as external and internal medication in the management of snake bites.  Conclusion: This literature review provides useful documented evidence on the management of snake bites in Traditional Medicine. However, there is a need for further extensive scientific studies to be carried out to justify its clinical potential in the management of snake bites.

scholarly journals Inventaire Et Gestion Des Plantes Médicinales Dans Quatre Localités Du Niger

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 498
Author(s):  
Soumaila Mounkaila ◽  
Barmo Soukaradji ◽  
Boube Morou ◽  
Saley Karim ◽  
Hassane Bil-Assanou Issoufou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Plantes Médicinales ◽  
Research Application ◽  
Therapeutic Uses ◽  
Traditional Pharmacopoeia ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Species Being

Objective: the present study, aims to list medicinal plants, and gathering the maximum of information concerning the therapeutic uses practised by the population and finally to determine the impact of the takings of the various organs on the survival of plants. Methodology and results: An ethnobotanic survey was driven in four municipalities in Niger, to list healing plants used by the populations. The study showed that 111 species being of 84 kinds and 48 families are used in the traditional pharmacopoeia. The main listed families are Caesalpiniaceae, Combretaceae, Fabaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Anarcadiaaceae and Rubiaceae, with respectively, 10, 7, 7, 6, 5 and 4 species. For fragments, the most used organs are sheets, barks and roots. The results of the study also show that the majority of remedies are prepared in form of decoction. The taking of organs especially roots are not without consequence for the survival of the medicinal plants according to the local population. Conclusion and research application: These results can be used for scientific research in phytochemistry and in pharmacology to go towards the development of improved traditional medicine.

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
Keyword(s):  
West Africa ◽  
Traditional Medicine
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