Boscia Albitrunca: Review of Its Botany, Medicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, and Biological Activities

Maroyi, Alfred

doi:10.22159/ajpcr.2019.v12i10.35337

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“…(family Fabaceae) as traditional medicine for bilharzia (Gelfand et al 1985), while roots of L. glabra are mixed with those of Boscia angustifolia A.Rich. (family Capparaceae) as traditional medicine for constipation (Gelfand et al 1985, Maroyi 2019c). Traditional healers and other community members often combine several plant species when treating both human and animal diseases in the belief that efficacy will be enhanced (Van Vuuren & Viljoen 2011).…”

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Medicinal uses of the Asteraceae family in Zimbabwe: A historical and ecological perspective

Maroyi

2023

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Background: Several plant species belonging to the Asteraceae family are widely used as sources of traditional medicines. The current study was aimed at providing a systematic review of ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Asteraceae species used as sources of traditional medicines in Zimbabwe.Methods: Information related to the ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Asteraceae species was systematically collected using relevant keywords from online databases such as BioMed Central, Web of Science, Springerlink, Google Scholar, Scielo, PubMed, Science Direct, ACS Publications, Scopus and JSTOR, books, dissertations, theses, scientific reports and herbarium specimens.Results: This study showed that 50 species are traditionally used to manage human and animal diseases in Zimbabwe. These species are used as traditional medicines against 51 medical conditions, mainly used in the treatment of gastro-intestinal problems (34 use reports) and respiratory problems (28 use reports). Aspilia pluriseta, Baccharoides adoensis, Bidens pilosa, Brachylaena discolor var. rotundata, Dicoma anomala, Erythrocephalum zambesianum, Gymnanthemum amygdalinum, G. coloratum, Helichrysum caespititium, Inula glomerata, Laggera crispata, Linzia glabra, Lopholaena coriifolia, Schkuhria pinnata, Senecio coronatus, S. latifolius and Tagetes minuta have the highest number of medicinal uses. Majority of the documented species are characterized by flavonoids (46.0%), terpenoids (44.0%), tannins (40.0%), alkaloids (34.0%), saponins (26.0%), essential oils (24.0%) and glycosides (20.0%).Conclusions: Further phytochemical and pharmacological studies would be of great interest for assessment of ethnopharmacological properties of Asteraceae species used as sources of traditional medicines.

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Medicinal uses of the Asteraceae family in Zimbabwe: A historical and ecological perspective

Maroyi

2023

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Physicochemical properties and sensory quality of Motlopi (Boscia albitrunca) coffee prepared using different temperature-time combinations

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Bultosa

2022

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Plant-based traditional foods and beverages of Gumare Village, Botswana

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Bultosa²,

Molapisi³

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The consumption of traditional and indigenous foods and beverages varies across different ethnic communities and is often influenced by geographical location. However, the diversity of edible plants is rapidly declining due to climate change, leading to a loss of knowledge about useful plants used by different communities before the plant itself becomes extinct. This research investigated the edible plant types and investigated the processing steps of plant-based traditional foods/dishes and beverages of Gumare village, located in the catchment area of the Okavango Delta in the northwest of Botswana. Questionnaire interviews and focus group discussions (FGD) were used to collect data. The study identified 52 wild and 19 domesticated edible plants used in the preparation of traditional foods/dishes and beverages of Gumare village. Maize, sorghum, millets, beans, melon, watermelon, pumpkin, bottle gourd and sweet potato are widely used domesticated crops. The wild edible plants are either directly used after minor processing or as recipes in traditional dishes and/or as an inoculum in the fermentation, as a substrate in traditional beverages and some as medicinal plants. However, some taboos and food safety challenges were observed in the use of certain plants. The study highlighted a decline in the use of traditional foods/dishes and beverages, particularly among the young generation. The youth indicated that they have a low interest in gathering traditional foods and beverages due to the time-consuming nature during harvesting and the labour-intensive processing. In addition, they indicated the dangers of attacks by wild animals from veld by reptiles (for example snakes and pythons) and alligators (crocodiles) from rivers during the harvesting of raw materials used in traditional foods and dishes. For the communities, the diverse edible wild plants documented are a source of nutrients and bioactive compounds such as dietary fibers, phenolics, terpenes, essential oils, carotenoids, and alkaloids that help to combat malnutrition and for use as traditional medicines to support health and wellness. In conclusion, the significant diversity of wild edible plants and domesticated crops in Gumare village, likely due to its location in the catchment area of the Okavango Delta, plays a crucial role in diet diversification and can contribute to food and nutrition security. However, for most wild edible plants of Botswana, information on their nutrient and bioactive compounds are still limited. This study provides baseline information for further chemical investigation and development of resources in the formulation of functional foods and nutraceuticals. Graphical Abstract

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Boscia Albitrunca: Review of Its Botany, Medicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, and Biological Activities

Cited by 6 publications

References 22 publications

Medicinal uses of the Asteraceae family in Zimbabwe: A historical and ecological perspective

Medicinal uses of the Asteraceae family in Zimbabwe: A historical and ecological perspective

Physicochemical properties and sensory quality of Motlopi (Boscia albitrunca) coffee prepared using different temperature-time combinations

Plant-based traditional foods and beverages of Gumare Village, Botswana

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