Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used by traditional healers in managing Gonorrhoea and Syphilis in Urambo District, Tabora Region, Tanzania

Kacholi, David Sylvester; Amir, Halima Mvungi

doi:10.1080/10496475.2022.2035476

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“…Thus, several studies have examined breastfeeding mothers’ HM use in various cultural settings ( Bnouham, 2010 ; Sim et al, 2013 ; Aleandri et al, 2014 ; Bettiol et al, 2018b ; James et al, 2019 ; Orabi et al, 2020 ; Zheng et al, 2020 ). However, limited data is available regarding the HM use in East African countries like Tanzania even though HM use is widely practiced to treat various physical conditions such as women’s complications as well as infectious and chronic diseases ( Augustino and Gillah, 2005 ; Moshi et al, 2009 ; Amri and Kisangau, 2012 ; Kacholi and Amir, 2022 ). Consequently, breastfeeding mothers’ self-care practices must be examined to establish appropriate policy measures and clinical protocols to ensure the health of the mother and the child.…”

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Use of Herbal Medicines Among Breastfeeding Mothers in Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Millinga

Hwang

et al. 2022

Front. Pharmacol.

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Background: There are limited data on the use of herbal medicines (HM) among breastfeeding mothers, despite the fact that knowledge of the possible benefits or harms of HM use has a direct relationship with the health of infants, especially in resource-limited countries. The study aims to determine the prevalence and factors associated with HM use among breastfeeding mothers in Tanzania.Methods: The study followed a cross-sectional design using a structured survey questionnaire. Survey participants were recruited from the reproductive and child health clinic at Uhuru health center in Morogoro, Tanzania. The survey instrument comprised of 34 questions, including demographic information, the pattern of HM use during breastfeeding, and women’s perceptions of HM. Chi-square test and logistic regression were used for data analysis using SPSS ver. 24.0.Results: The majority of the respondents (53.8%) used HM during breastfeeding. The most commonly used HM was black pepper (Piper nigrum L.; 80.0%), followed by pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo L.; 18.0%). About one-third (27.5%) of HM users discussed their use with their healthcare providers. In addition, higher education levels and low breastmilk supply were identified as potential predictors of HM use.Conclusion: The practice of HM use among breastfeeding mothers in Tanzania is popular to ease breastfeeding difficulties. However, the issue of the safety or effectiveness of HM is still an unknown agenda. This awakens the need to evaluate HM’s safety, efficacy, and quality through pharmacological studies for scientific evidence. Lastly, a clinical guideline should be developed in healthcare settings to promote open dialogues between the healthcare providers and mothers to ensure the safe use of HM.

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Use of Herbal Medicines Among Breastfeeding Mothers in Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Millinga

Hwang

et al. 2022

Front. Pharmacol.

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“… 2019 ; Hu et al. 2020 ; Kacholi and Amir 2022 ). Plant roots are believed to possess more bioactive compounds than other parts (Chinsembu 2016 ; Tugume and Nyakoojo 2019 ).…”

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“…The predominance of trees and shrubs in treating snakebites could be due to their accessibility throughout the year, local socio-cultural beliefs, and the practice of healers in treating snakebites (Asmeron et al. 2021 ; Kacholi and Amir 2022 ). Also, the frequent use of the two growth forms indicates that the locals are conversant with using higher plants in the formulation and preparations of herbal remedies (Kacholi and Amir 2022 ).…”

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“…2021 ; Kacholi and Amir 2022 ). Also, the frequent use of the two growth forms indicates that the locals are conversant with using higher plants in the formulation and preparations of herbal remedies (Kacholi and Amir 2022 ).…”

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“…Other reasons for reliance on traditional medication are distance to medical facilities, poor infrastructure, storage conditions, scarcity of antidotes in hospitals, restricted application, traditional beliefs, and the high cost of antivenom and modern facilities (Giovannini and Howes 2017 ; Steinhorst et al. 2021 ; Kacholi and Amir 2022 ). Therefore, the use of medicinal plants in addressing snakebite problems has been increasing in the modern era due to their safety, effectiveness, cultural preferences, inexpensiveness, abundance and availability (Maregesi et al.…”

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Ethnomedicinal plants used for treatment of snakebites in Tanzania – a systematic review

Mogha

Kalokora

Amir

et al. 2022

Pharmaceutical Biology

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Context Snake envenomation is one of the neglected health problems in Tanzania. Since most people, especially in rural areas, suffer from its burden, their cases are not documented due to reliance on medicinal plants. Despite the pivotal role of medicinal plants in treating snakebites, there is a paucity of information. Objective This review documents medicinal plants used to treat snakebites in Tanzania. Materials and methods A systematic search using electronic databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Science Direct and grey literature was conducted to retrieve relevant information on medicinal plants used to treat snakebites in Tanzania. The review was conducted as per the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. The obtained information from 19 published articles was organized and analysed based on citation frequency. Results A total of 109 plant species belonging to 49 families are used as snakebite antivenom in Tanzania. Fabaceae had the highest number of medicinal plants (19.3%). The dominant plant growth forms were trees (35%) and shrubs (33%). Roots were the most frequently used plant part (54%), followed by leaves (26%) and bark (11%). Annona senegalensis Pers. (Annonaceae), Dichrostachys cinerea (L.) (Fabaceae), Suregada zanzibariensis Baill. (Euphorbiaceae), Antidesma venosum E.Mey. ex Tul. (Phyllanthaceae), Cissampelos pareira L. (Menispermaceae) and Dalbergia melanoxylon Guill. & Perr. (Fabaceae) were the most cited medicinal plants. Conclusions Tanzania has diverse plants used for snakebite treatment; a few have been analysed for their bioactive components. Further study of the phytochemicals may provide scientific information to develop snakebite drugs.

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Exploring the biochemical constituents, medicinal properties and potential commercialization of Ximenia caffra Sond. for enhancing human health: a comprehensive review

Maluleke,

Boitumelo,

Marokane-Radebe

2024

Discov Appl Sci

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In the realm of sustainable development, universal access to safe and nutritious food and medicine is paramount, particularly championed by the “Zero Hunger” initiative. This article comprehensively reviews the status of research on Ximenia caffra Sond, commonly known as Wild sour plum, an underutilized plant offering versatile applications in both food and medicine. The study delves into X. caffra’s phytochemistry, drawing from peer-reviewed articles sourced from Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect. The findings illuminate the plant’s richness in diverse bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, and terpenoids, underpinning its multifaceted medicinal and nutritional properties. The nutritional and phytochemical abundance of X. caffra underscores a compelling case for advancing from sporadic tribal consumption to full-scale commercialization, necessitating further research to optimize cultivation techniques and extraction methods for commercial products.

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Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used by traditional healers in managing Gonorrhoea and Syphilis in Urambo District, Tabora Region, Tanzania

Cited by 13 publications

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Use of Herbal Medicines Among Breastfeeding Mothers in Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Use of Herbal Medicines Among Breastfeeding Mothers in Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ethnomedicinal plants used for treatment of snakebites in Tanzania – a systematic review

Exploring the biochemical constituents, medicinal properties and potential commercialization of Ximenia caffra Sond. for enhancing human health: a comprehensive review

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