Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used for cervical cancer management in Zomba District, Malawi

Ethnoveterinary survey of trypanocidal medicinal plants of the beninese pharmacopoeia in the management of bovine trypanosomosis in North Benin (West Africa)

“…The studies [ 34 , 43 ] corroborate this result but with varying percentages of Leguminosae. This result is contrary to the families recorded in Côte d'Ivoire (Solanaceae and Annonaceae) [ 64 ] and in Malawi (Papilionoideae, Mimosoideae and Euphorbiaceae) [ 65 ]. This difference could be attributed to the diversity of socio-cultural groups that vary from one country to another because the use of natural plant resources for therapeutic purposes can be correlated to the knowledge of socio-cultural groups [ 66 ].…”

“…However, indiscriminate removal of leaves can impact the chlorophyll assimilation process in plants and consequently, the health of animals. In contrast [ 65 , 71 ] found in their respective studies that it is the roots that are more used with the respective frequencies of 72.2% and 77% in the preparation of natural products. Contrary to the use of leaves, the high use of roots threatens the conservation of medicinal plants and may lead to their extinction [ 72 ].…”

Ethnobotanical Survey on Plants Used to Manage Febrile Illnesses among Herbalists in Casablanca, Morocco

“…Thus, to treat febrile illnesses, the respondents resort primarily to infusion, its use is justified by the fact that this method of preparation allows the accumulation of the most active compounds and reduces the toxic effects of some molecules [48]. Finally, the remedies used to treat febrile illnesses are most often administered orally, the most preferred route by patients [49].…”

Secondary Metabolite Composition and Bioactivity of Genus Albizia: A Review

“…The traditional approach to treating and managing diseases with herbs and plants is widespread in Africa and Asia [11,12]. Despite the prevalence of conventional medicine, traditional and herbal medicine still serves most people around the globe due to cultural attachment [13][14][15]. Data suggests that the global population will reach 9.8 billion by 2050 [16].…”