scholarly journals Ethnobotanical Survey: A Comprehensive Review of Medicinal Plants Used Against Gastrointestinal Disorders in Niger, West Africa

2017 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawaly Maman Manzo ◽  
Idrissa Moussa ◽  
Khalid Ikhri
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
West Africa ◽  
Gastrointestinal Disorders ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Comprehensive Review

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.

Alternanthera repens and Bidens odorata, Resilience Medicinal Plants in Mexico City

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Adela Astudillo Vázquez ◽  
Hortencia Dávalos Valle ◽  
Alfredo Patiño Siciliano
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Mexico City ◽  
Renal Diseases ◽  
Gastrointestinal Disorders ◽  
Pharmacological Effects ◽  
Duration Of Treatment ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey ◽  
Medicinal Uses ◽  
Preparation Route

In Mexico, the use of medicinal plants to treat health disorders has been practiced since pre-Columbian times. Unfortunately, this knowledge has been lost over time, mainly in highly urbanized  areas. We conduct an ethnobotanical survey about Alternanthera repens, Kuntze (Amaranthaceae) and Bidens odorata Cav. (Asteraceae) in Mexico City. A total of 500 peope were interviwed, 250 of them were questioned about B. odorata and 250 in relation  to A. repens, the questions included: common names, medicinal uses, part of the plant used, mode of preparation, route of administration and duration of treatment. This study revealed that both plant species are currently used in top diseases, in the study area, mostly to treat gastrointestinal disorders, specifically diarrhea; A. repens is also recommended to treat fever and renal diseases, whereas B. odorata is used for treating diabetes, renal disorders and less frequently for fever and as forage. The results allow us to ensure that these plants are used today and are potentially important to continue with the determination of their pharmacological effects and other aspects.

scholarly journals A Bioactivity Versus Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants from Nigeria, West Africa

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lydia L. Lifongo ◽  
Conrad V. Simoben ◽  
Fidele Ntie-Kang ◽  
Smith B. Babiaka ◽  
Philip N. Judson
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
West Africa ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey

An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants in Valopei district of Savadkouh (Mazandaran-Iran)

Planta Medica ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 77 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Gholipour ◽  
S Samadi ◽  
M Isazadeh Arai ◽  
A Sonboli
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Ethnobotanical Survey

Potential Antiulcer Agents From Plants: A Comprehensive Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 170-231
Author(s):  
Minky Mukhija ◽  
Bhuwan Chandra Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Antiulcer Activity ◽  
Peptic Ulcers ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Chemical Structures ◽  
Mucosal Thickness

Background: Peptic ulcer is a deep gastrointestinal erosion disorder that involves the entire mucosal thickness and can even penetrate the muscular mucosa. Nowadays, several plants and compounds derived from it have been screened for their antiulcer activity. In the last few years, there has been an exponential growth in the field of herbal medicine. This field has gained popularity in both developing and developed countries because of their natural origin and less side effects. Objective: This review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of currently available knowledge of medicinal plants and phytoconstituents reported for their anti-ulcer properties. Methods: The worldwide accepted database like SCOPUS, PUBMED, SCIELO, NISCAIR, ScienceDirect, Springerlink, Web of Science, Wiley, SciFinder and Google Scholar were used to retrieve available published literature. Results: A comprehensive review of the present paper is an attempt to list the plants with antiulcer activity. The review narrates the dire need to explore potential chemical moieties that exert an antiulcer effect, from unexploited traditional plants. Furthermore, the present study reveals the intense requirement to exploit the exact mechanism through which either the plant extracts or their active constituents exhibit their antiulcer properties. Conclusion: This article is the compilation of the plants and its constituents reported for the treatment of peptic ulcers. The Comprehensive data will surely attract the number of investigators to initiate further research that might lead to the drugs for the treatment of ulcers. As sufficient scientific data is not available on plants, most of the herbals cannot be recommended for the treatment of diseases. This can be achieved by research on pure chemical structures derived from plants or to prepare new lead compounds with proven beneficial preclinical in vitro and in vivo effects. However, a lot remains to be done in further investigations for the better status of medicinal plants.

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