An ethnomedicinal study in tulo district, west hararghe zone, oromia region, Ethiopia

Bogale, Meskerem; Sasikumar, J. M.; Egigu, Meseret C.

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15361

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“… Melianthaceae Koraqa Sh L L L Ba Intestinal parasite Stomach ache, diarrhea Equine glanders Elephantiasis, itching Hu Hu Ls Hu Crush pounded and mix it with water Crush pounded and mix it with water Crush pounded and mix it with water Pounded and boiled Oral Oral Oral Dermal 90 95 44 115 GN-1 HIV-AIDS, 54 diabetics, 55 , 56 diarrhea 57 Brucea antidysenterica J.F. Mill Simaroubaceae Ciironta Sh L Eczema Hu Crush pounded and mix it with water Oral 69 GN-6 Diarrhea, 58 leishmaniasis 59 Sd Amoeba/diarrhea Hu Dry, grind and mix it with water Oral 53 Caesalpinia decapetala (Roth) Alston Gorxa La L Dermatophilosis Hu Fresh leaves are smashed, pounded and mixed with water Oral 3 GN-35 Spiritual use, 59 Tonsillitis 60 Calpurnia aurea (Aiton) Benth Fabaceae Ceekata Sh …”

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Medicinal Plants Used by Oromo Community in Kofale District, West-Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Nuro,

Tolossa,

Giday

2024

JEP

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Purpose The purpose of this study was to record the utilization of medicinal plants by the Oromo people in the Kofale District, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia, to control human and animal health problems. Methods Data regarding the use of medicinal plants were collected using ethnobotanical methods from 84 traditional medicine practitioners and 304 general informants sampled employing purposive and systematic random sampling methods, respectively, in the Kofale District. Data were analyzed using different indices, including a preference ranking exercise, informant consensus factor (ICF), fidelity level (FL) and relative popularity level (RPL). Results In the district, 106 medicinal plants were claimed to be used for the treatment of 43 human and 18 livestock illnesses, of which 75 (71%) were used to manage human health problems, 23 (21.5%) were used to treat both human and livestock ailments and eight (7.5%) were utilized to treat manage livestock health problems. Most (76.4%) plants were harvested from the wild. Leaves were the most commonly used plant part (55.6%) in remedy preparations. Skin diseases scored the highest ICF value (0.97), followed by gastrointestinal disorders (ICF = 0.95), cancer (ICF = 0.93), and hemorrhoids (ICF = 0.91). Medicinal plants that record the highest fidelity level (FL) (100%) and rank order priority (ROP) (100%) values included Justicia schimperiana, Embelia schimperi, Ekebergia capensis and Datura stramonium , which have been used to treat liver disorders, tapeworm infections, babesiosis, and rabies, respectively. There were significant differences ( p <0.05) in the mean numbers of medicinal plants claimed by different social groups: older, illiterate, and traditional medicine practitioners reported higher mean numbers of medicinal plants than younger, literate, and general informants, respectively. Conclusion This study indicated the richness of medicinal plant species in Kofale District. Medicinal plants with the highest FL and ROP values and those used to treat disease categories with the highest ICF values should be prioritized in future phytochemical and pharmacological investigations.

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“…Research carried out elsewhere in the country also revealed that agricultural expansion and deforestation are main threats to medicinal plants. 28 , 60 , 94 , 190 …”

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Medicinal Plants Used by Oromo Community in Kofale District, West-Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Nuro,

Tolossa,

Giday

2024

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“…K. hybrida [120] Ethanol extract of the whole plant kalantubolide A (38) kalantubolide B (39) K. delagoensis [32] Flavonoids have been identified in aqueous, hydroalcoholic, and alcoholic extracts from the leaves of K. blossfeldiana, K. crenata; K. daigremontiana, K. delagoensis, K. fedtschenkoi, K. laciniata, K. marmorata, K. mortagei, and K. pinnata (compounds 40-78, Table 5 and Figure 4). The most common flavonoids/glycosylated flavonoids described from these species are derivatives of quercetin (40), patuletin (69)(70)(71), eupafolin (64), and kaempferol (48)(49)(50)(51)(52)(53)(54)(55)(56)(57)(58)(59)(60)(61)(62). Aerial parts; methanol extract from the stemsStems eupafolin (6-methoxyluteolin) (64) K. ceratophylla [17,126] Aerial parts eupafolin 4 -O-rhamnoside (65) K. ceratophylla [126] Ethanol extract of the wholeWhole plant 4 -methoxyherbacetin (66) K. delagoensis [32] Stems and leaves; Leaves K. pinnata [129] Ethanol leaf extractLeaves luteolin (77) K. ceratophylla; K. pinnata [121,126] Ethanol leaf extractLeaves luteolin 7-O-β-D-glucoside (78) K. pinnata [121] Recently, a comprehensive approach encompassing metabolomics and machine learning techniques was implemented [134] to investigate K. daigremontiana, K. × houghtonii, and K. delagoensis plant tissue cultures.…”

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“…Compounds isolated from the EE of this species were evaluated for anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activities [32,33]. Some compounds (quercetin (40), syringic acid (84), 3,4dimethoxyphenol (94), 3,4-dihydroxyallylbenzene (96), and tubiflorone ( 120)) possessed NO inhibitory activity (IC 50 15.1/0.9-98.9/1.3 mM). The biological evaluation indicated that some cardenolides (kalantubolide A (38) and kalantubolide B (39)) and bufadienolide glycosides (bryophyllin A (1), bersaldegenin-1,3,5-orthoacetate ( 6), bersaldegenin 1-acetate (7), kalantuboside A ( 23), kalantuboside B ( 24)) demonstrated strong cytotoxicity against four human tumor cell lines (A549, Cal-27, A2058, and HL-60) (IC 50 0.01-10.66 µM).…”

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A Review of the Popular Uses, Anatomical, Chemical, and Biological Aspects of Kalanchoe (Crassulaceae): A Genus of Plants Known as “Miracle Leaf”

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Species of the genus Kalanchoe have a long history of therapeutic use in ethnomedicine linked to their remarkable healing properties. Several species have chemical and anatomical similarities, often leading to confusion when they are used in folk medicine. This review aims to provide an overview and discussion of the reported traditional uses, botanical aspects, chemical constituents, and pharmacological potential of the Kalanchoe species. Published scientific materials were collected from the PubMed and SciFinder databases without restriction regarding the year of publication through April 2023. Ethnopharmacological knowledge suggests that these species have been used to treat infections, inflammation, injuries, and other disorders. Typically, all parts of the plant are used for medicinal purposes either as crude extract or juice. Botanical evaluation can clarify species differentiation and can enable correct identification and validation of the scientific data. Flavonoids are the most common classes of secondary metabolites identified from Kalanchoe species and can be correlated with some biological studies (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial potential). This review summarizes several topics related to the Kalanchoe genus, supporting future studies regarding other unexplored research areas. The need to conduct further studies to confirm the popular uses and biological activities of bioactive compounds is also highlighted.

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“…The utilization of plant-based remedies, including homemade medicines, is widespread in Kenya, underscoring the significance of traditional knowledge within healthcare practices (Kipkore et al 2014). However, the risk of extinction looms over these medicinal plants and their associated indigenous wisdom without proper documentation, stemming from various anthropogenic factors (Bogale et al 2023).…”

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Ethnobotany and quantitative analysis of medicinal plants used by the people of Malava sub-county, Western Kenya

Sikuku,

Njoroge,

Suba

et al. 2023

Ethnobot. Res. App.

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Background: This research aims to identify and document medicinal plants used by locals in Malava sub-county, Western Kenya, and explore their traditional knowledge and transmission. The ethnomedicinal knowledge in this area is on the brink of extinction due to the increasing prevalence and usage of modern medicine, changing livelihoods, rapid modernization, and urbanization. Methods:The survey was conducted between July and December 2022, using semi-structured open-ended questionnaires and guided field walks. A total of 102 respondents, including Traditional Medical Practitioners (TMPs), participated. The quantitative analysis involved calculating the use value (UV), frequency of citation (FC), family use value (FUV), and informant agreement ratio (IAR) to assess the significance of each medicinal plant and understand its acceptance. Results:The study documented 62 vascular medicinal plant species from 30 families. The most represented families were Asteraceae and Fabaceae, with seven species each (11.3%). Families with the highest FUV values were Xanthorrhoeaceae (0.235) and Meliaceae (0.612). Leaves were the most commonly used plant part (40%), while trees were the most prevalent plant form (39%). Crushing was the highest recorded mode of preparation (46.2%) with oral administration being common (76.9%). Azadirachta indica A. Juss. was the most utilized plant species medicinally, with the highest use value (UV=0.25). The majority of plant species were used for curing stomachaches (18 species) and malaria (15 species). Conclusions:The findings of this study underscore the urgent need to document traditional knowledge before it becomes lost with the decline of rural practitioners. Therefore, there is a pressing need for ethnobotanical research, policy initiatives, and community programs to protect the biocultural diversity associated with the traditional medical system and ensure the well-being of both the environment and human populations in this region.

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An ethnomedicinal study in tulo district, west hararghe zone, oromia region, Ethiopia

Cited by 6 publications

References 61 publications

Medicinal Plants Used by Oromo Community in Kofale District, West-Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Medicinal Plants Used by Oromo Community in Kofale District, West-Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

A Review of the Popular Uses, Anatomical, Chemical, and Biological Aspects of Kalanchoe (Crassulaceae): A Genus of Plants Known as “Miracle Leaf”

Ethnobotany and quantitative analysis of medicinal plants used by the people of Malava sub-county, Western Kenya

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