An ethnobotanical study of antimalarial plants in Togo Maritime Region

Koudouvo, Koffi; Karou, Damintoti Simplice; Kokou, Kouami; Essien, K.; Aklikokou, Kodjo; Glitho, Isabelle Adolé; Simporé, Jacques; Sanogo, Rokia; Souza, Comlan de; Gbéassor, Messanvi

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2010.12.011

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“…However, the use of the entire plant or bark (27.44%) may constitute a threat to biodiversity. Medicinal recipes, prepared mainly by decoction (44%) and maceration (40%), and administered mainly by oral (70.88%) or local application (29.12%), show similar results to those obtained in previous studies (Koua et al, 2008;Koudouvo et al, 2011).…”

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Medicinal Plants Sold as Anti-Haemorrhagic in the Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi Markets (Benin)

Klotoé¹,

Koudouvo²,

Ategbo³

et al. 2017

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Market herbalists are one of the primary uses of primary health care for people in developing countries. They contribute to the conservation of endogenous plants and knowledge. In order to identify plants with antihemorrhagic properties sold in markets in southern Benin, an ethnopharmacological survey was carried out among 34 herbalists in 17 markets in Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi. The method used is Triplet Purchase of Medicinal Recipes (ATRM). A total of 38 plant species in 24 families were identified. The most represented family is the Rubiaceae (13.16%). The most cited species are Cissampelos mucronata (12.96%), Hybanthus enneaspermus (9.26%) and Cassytha filiformis (8.02%). Considering the plants mentioned in single use, C. mucronata (37.5%), C. filiformis (12.5%) and N. laevis (10%) were the most cited species. The leafy stem (71%) is the most used part. Two methods of preparation are mainly used, maceration (45%) and decoction (55%). The extracts of these plants could be a source of Improved Traditional Medication (AHT) for the treatment of haemorrhages.

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Medicinal Plants Sold as Anti-Haemorrhagic in the Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi Markets (Benin)

Klotoé¹,

Koudouvo²,

Ategbo³

et al. 2017

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“…For example, Citrus fruits and Psidium guajava have bioactive compounds, vitamin C, and micro minerals that are good immune boosters (Gutierrez et al, 2008). In addition other ethno botanical studies have indicated plants in families Mytaceae, Rutaceae, Lamiaceae and Anacardiaceae to have been used in traditional medicine and to possess therapeutic properties (Koudouro et al, 2011). According to Menkovic et al, (2011), Nepeta cataria (Lamiaceae) is ethno botanically reported to treat cold and fevers associated with influenza.…”

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Documentation of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plants used to manage common influenza and related symptoms in Luwero district, central Uganda

Katuura¹,

Omujal²,

Tumusiime³

et al. 2016

J. Med. Plants Res.

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Herbs are used in treatment of various diseases in Uganda. Influenza is one of the diseases that is treated by herbs, the disease previously known to be non fatal is progressively becoming a threat due to immune complications in people living with HIV, poor diets and the fear of fatal introduced strains like Bird Flu. An ethno botanical survey was conducted to document medicinal plants and preparations used in the management of influenza and related symptoms in Luwero, Central Uganda. Information was obtained using questionnaires, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, direct observations in households and field excursions. Information on plants/parts used, method of preparation, mode of administration, commonly used formulations and their dosages was documented. Twenty nine medicinal plants distributed in 17 families were documented; Mangifera indica family Anacardiaceae, Ocimum basilicum L., (Lamiaceae), Psidium guajava L. (Mytaceae) and Mormodica feotida L. (Curcubitaceae) were the commonly used plants respectively. The leaves were the most used part of the plants while decoctions were the commonly used method of preparation and the oral route was the main mode of administration. Antimicrobial assay and nutritional profile of some formulae is underway to standardize formulae that can be used against respiratory infections at household level.

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“…D. esculentum is used to treat fever, dermatitis, and measles in ethnomedicine [7]. N. biserrata is used to treat malaria [8] as well as boils, abscesses, and blisters [9]. There is no documentation on the use of P. vittata as a vegetable.…”

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Evaluation of Glucosidase Inhibitory and Cytotoxic Potential of Five Selected Edible and Medicinal Ferns

Chai¹,

Yeoh²,

Ismail³

et al. 2015

Trop. J. Pharm Res

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An ethnobotanical study of antimalarial plants in Togo Maritime Region

Cited by 87 publications

References 46 publications

Medicinal Plants Sold as Anti-Haemorrhagic in the Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi Markets (Benin)

Medicinal Plants Sold as Anti-Haemorrhagic in the Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi Markets (Benin)

Documentation of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plants used to manage common influenza and related symptoms in Luwero district, central Uganda

Evaluation of Glucosidase Inhibitory and Cytotoxic Potential of Five Selected Edible and Medicinal Ferns

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