Contribution to the inventory and the use of the psychotropic and toxic plants in Congo (Brazzaville)

Kimpouni, Victor; Koubouana, Félix; Apani, Ernest; Motom, Marcel; Makita-Madzou, Jean Pierre

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“…The therapeutic indications on the treated diseases or symptoms, discriminate a large dominance of infectious and parasitic diseases. This trend, which is not unique to this Kouni community, is noted in almost all of the work inherent in endogenous knowledge, associated with medicinal properties, elsewhere in the Congo (Kimpouni et al., 2012, 2017; 2018; Bokatola, 2013). The problems of hygiene, environmental sanitation and lack of drinking water are the main causes of prevalence of this sphere of diseases.…”

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“…All the phytotherapeutic quotations found in the Kouni ethnic-linguistic community are a fraction of the range of known medicinal uses in Congo and elsewhere, including the ethnic-linguistic groups in their geographical area (Raponda-Walker and Sillans, 1961; Bouquet, 1969; Adjanohoun et al., 1988; Lavergne and Véra, 1989; Hecketsweiler et al., 1991; Kimpouni, 1999; Kimpouni et al., 2012). The variations observed in uses, modes of preparation and administration, diseases and symptoms treated are none other than those specific to the socio-cultural base (Betti et al., 2013a, 2013b, 2013c; Kimpouni et al., 2007; 2017, 2018).…”

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“…Hence the tendency to hover over the sum of the endogenous knowledge associated with man and his environment. Each ethnico-linguistic group presents its peculiarities on the exploitation of phytodiversity, in spite of divergences and convergences of uses (Bouquet, 1969; Kimpouni, 2001; Mpassi, 2007; Kimpouni et al., 2011, 2012; Bokatola, 2013).…”

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Ethnobotanical and phytotherapeutic study from Kouni community of the sub-prefecture of Kayes (Bouenza – Congo)

Kimpouni

Mamboueni

Tsoungould

et al. 2019

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The ethnobotanical and phytotherapeutic study conducted in Mvouandzi (4°10′00″ S, 13°25′00″ E), sub-prefecture of Kayes (Bouenza - Congo), is based on the floristic inventory, the personalized interviews and focus groups. The target population, aged between 15 to 70 years or more, is divided into 3 age groups, and consists of 46 informants (12 men and 34 women) who possess the plant secrets. The floristic inventory lists 60 useful species, corresponding to 53 genera and 35 families. The medicinal cohort is associated with 109 recipes and 57 diseases and symptoms. Classified as a sphere of diseases and symptoms, infectious and parasitic diseases predominate (27.11%) and retain 30.27% of recipes. All organs (vegetative and generative) intervene in the daily satisfaction of the needs of the populations. Ethno-sociological analysis reveals that the level of endogenous knowledge is proportional to the subjects' age and in this matter, women by virtue of their role as manager and guardian of morals, excel in the exploitation of empirical knowledge. Data on the value of ethnobotanical use, the informant consensus factor and the level of fidelity show that these plants are strongly involved in the primary care of this society. Notwithstanding the inseparable link between man and his environment, the value associated with this biodiversity, the socio-cultural foundation of the Kouni ethnic-linguistic community, is inevitably eroded. The reasons for this are the rural exodus, the main corollary of which is the ageing of the population, and the effects inherent in the construction of physical communication infrastructures.

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Ethnobotanical and phytotherapeutic study from Kouni community of the sub-prefecture of Kayes (Bouenza – Congo)

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“…Il en découle que l'usage de ces plantes en ixeutique appelle des connaissances endogènes qui sont divergentes, d'une communauté traditionnelle à l'autre. Relevant de l'empirisme, ces acquis sont des valeurs intrinsèques formant le socle des sociétés traditionnelles (Kimpouni 2001 ;Kimpouni et al 2011Kimpouni et al , 2012. Dans le cas des Tsaaya, la classification des latex à glu suivant les espèces et le traitement additionnel spécifique à chacun d'eux sont des différences qui authentifient cette communauté.…”

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The ixeutic, an empirical example of flora diversity management by the Tsaaya traditional community of Chaillu forest, Congo

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Makita-Madzou²,

Apani³

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“…Although not reported as medicinal plants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), three of the fourteen taxa, Indigofera capitata, Baccharoides adoensis, and Erigeron bonariensis, are reported as medicinal plants in other African regions. In Nigeria [141] and, in Uganda [142], powder from Indigofera capitata is employed as a remedy for snakebites, while in the Republic of Congo, the dried infrutescences of this plant are utilized for their hallucinogenic properties [143]. In Zimbabwe, Baccharoides adoensis is traditionally employed for the treatment of fever, upper respiratory tract infections, and currently for tuberculosis [144].…”

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Ethnomedical knowledge of plants used in alternative medicine for the treatment of hemorrhoids in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, Southern DR Congo

Valentin,

Philippe,

Melman

et al. 2024

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Background A variety of medicinal plants are used in traditional medicine in Lubumbashi for the management of hemorrhoidal diseases. However, no investigation has been conducted to gather the knowledge required for this type of management in the region. The present study was conducted to inventory the plants used in Lubumbashi to treat hemorrhoidal diseases and to relate their ethnomedical characteristics. Methods This study was conducted between March 2022 and February 2023 using semi-structured interviews with households (n = 1520), herbalists (n = 25), and traditional healers : THs (n = 59). Results The 1,604 respondents (sex ratio M/F = 0.9; mean age: 56 ± 3 years; experience: 12 ± 3 years) provided information on 100 taxa, 84 of which are used against internal hemorrhoids, Phyllanthus amarus being the most cited (Citation Index, CI: 0.76). Most of them are trees (38%) or shrubs (32%), belonging to 90 genera and 45 families dominated by the Fabaceae (10%) and Asteraceae (9%). They are indicated in 76 other pathologies, dominated by gastrointestinal disorders (GID), wounds and sexually transmitted infections (CI > 0.57). From these 100 taxa, 117 anti-hemorrhoidal formulations were derived, 11 of which combined more than one plant. In all these recipes, the leaf is the most commonly used part (> 60%) and the liniment (> 45%) is the most popular form of application. For the first time, this study reports 14 taxa as plants used in the treatment of hemorrhoids for which some evidence of hemorrhoidal activity has been reported. Among these taxa, Ficus stuhlmannii, Ficus laurifolia, and Ocimum centraliafricanum are listed as medicinal plants for the first time. Khaya nyasica, and Syzygium cordatum, each with 11 uses, have the highest traditional medicinal value. Conclusion The findings of this study indicate that a significant number of medicinal plants are used in traditional medicine in Lubumbashi for the treatment of hemorrhoidal diseases. Some of these plants are endemic to the biodiversity area, while others are shared with other cultures and regions. A series of pharmacological studies is currently underway with the objective of validating the anti-hemorrhoidal properties of these plants and in order to identify phytochemical compounds responsible of this activity.

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Contribution to the inventory and the use of the psychotropic and toxic plants in Congo (Brazzaville)

Cited by 5 publications

References 6 publications

Ethnobotanical and phytotherapeutic study from Kouni community of the sub-prefecture of Kayes (Bouenza – Congo)

Ethnobotanical and phytotherapeutic study from Kouni community of the sub-prefecture of Kayes (Bouenza – Congo)

The ixeutic, an empirical example of flora diversity management by the Tsaaya traditional community of Chaillu forest, Congo

Ethnomedical knowledge of plants used in alternative medicine for the treatment of hemorrhoids in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, Southern DR Congo

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