Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used by Bapedi healers to treat diabetes mellitus in the Limpopo Province, South Africa

Semenya, Sebua Silas; Potgieter, M.J.; Erasmus, L.J.C.

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2012.03.008

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“…A study by Trojan-Rodrigues et al (2012) on the plants used as antidiabetics in popular medicine in Rio Grande do Sul (southern Brazil), likewise, has highlighted a predominance of Asteraceae. Similar observations were also made by Semenya et al (2012a) in South Africa. The wide distribution of these families may support our findings, but it is also possible that these dominant families comprise species that possess Figure 6.…”

Section: Diversity Of Antidiabetic Plantssupporting

confidence: 88%

“…Consensuses have emerged that identifying the potential plants that can produce such antidiabetic properties must be primary to this goal (Bailey & Day 1989, Ghourri et al 2013. Accordingly, studies have documented the diversity and use of antidiabetic plants by indigenous communities in Asia (Chhetri et al 2005, Grover et al 2002, Kadir et al 2012, Ocvirk et al 2013, Tag et al 2012 and Africa societies (Gbolade 2009, Ghourri et al 2013, Semenya et al 2012a. From these studies, it appeared that people's knowledge about plant and medicinal potentials may vary, even at smaller scales.…”

Section: Ethnobotany Research and Applications 232mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Diversity, Knowledge, and Use of Plants in Traditional Treatment of Diabetes in the Republic of Benin

Laleye¹,

Mensah

Assogbadjo

et al. 2015

Ethnobot. Res. App.

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Section: Diversity Of Antidiabetic Plantssupporting

confidence: 88%

Section: Ethnobotany Research and Applications 232mentioning

confidence: 99%

Diversity, Knowledge, and Use of Plants in Traditional Treatment of Diabetes in the Republic of Benin

Laleye¹,

Mensah

Assogbadjo

et al. 2015

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“…This provides support for a pharmacological basis of the use of the plant species in the treatment of such ailments. Coughs and as an aphrodisiac Maroyi, 2013;Mustapha, 2013a;Viol, 2009Mustapha, 2013aMustapha, 2013b Semenya andPotgieter, 2013;Sobiecki, 2008;Moeng, 2010;Mabogo 1990Wanzala et al, 2012Nguta et al, 2010a;Nguta et al, 2010bNadembega et al, 2011Nadembega et al, 2011Hamill et al, 2003Mustapha, 2013aOgunmefun and Gbile, 2012Borikini et al, 2013Mustapha, 2013a Motlhanka and Nthoiwa,…”

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Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen (Polygalaceae): A review of its ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological properties and toxicology

Mongalo

McGaw

Finnie

et al. 2015

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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Ethnopharmacologicalrelevance: Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen (Polygalaceae) is a multi-purpose plant with a long history of use in African traditional medicine to treat various sexually transmitted infections, hernias, coughs, fever, ascariasis, constipation, headaches, rheumatism, stomach ache, malaria, tuberculosis, pain, epilepsy, pneumonia, skin infections, and it is also used as an aphrodisiac for men. The current paper provides an overview of the present phytochemistry, toxicology, ethnomedicinal uses and pharmacological properties of S. longipedunculata. Materials and methods:The information reported in this paper was collected from a literature search using various computerised databases including ScienceDirect, Moreover, the pharmacokinetic properties of extracts and compounds of the species need to be explored as there is insufficient data available on these aspects.

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“…Moreover, the dried root is ground into powder, along with that of Parkia biglobosa and then taken with cow's milk as a sexual boost. The pounded root may be mixed with that of Zanthoxylum humile and taken with soft porridge to treat erectile dysfunction (Semenya and Potgieter, 2013). S. longepedunculata Fresen (Polygalaceae) is a multi-purpose plant with a long history of use in African traditional medicine to treat various sexually transmitted infections and other health conditions (Mongalo et al, 2015).…”

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Effect of Securidaca longepedunculata root-bark methanol extract on testicular morphometry of New Zealand rabbits

Chika¹,

Luka²,

Azubuike³

2017

J. Vet. Med. Anim. Health

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The aim of this work was to determine the effect of the root-bark extract of Securidaca longepedunculata in the improvement of fertility in buck rabbits as envisioned by morphometric indices of the testes. Testicular morphometry of New Zealand rabbits was studied following treatment with different doses of the extract. The extract was administered per os in three doses of 0, 50 and 100 mg/kg body weight to three treatment groups of rabbits A, B, and C respectively for 29 days in a completely randomized designed (CRD). Eighteen mature buck rabbits between the ages of 18 and 24 months and with initial body weight (1.1 to 1.9 kg) were used. Each group comprised of three rabbits replicated twice. After the period of treatment, rabbits were weighed and sacrificed. Mean absolute paired testes weight, testes length and testes width were obtained and expressed relative to body weight at sacrifice. The results showed a significant difference in the mean relative paired testes weight, testes length and testes width between groups (p<0.05). The treated group given 50 mg/kg body weight of the extract had the highest mean absolute and relative paired testes weight of 3.325 ± 0.1349 a g and 0.2098 ± 0.0139 a % with mean absolute and relative testes length of 2.4522 ± 0.0250 a cm and 0.1538 ± 0.0040 a %. While the group given 100 mg/kg body weight of the extract had the lowest values of 2.634 ± 0.2762 b g and 0.1565 ± 0.0124 b % with mean absolute and relative paired testes length of 2.1600 ± 0.0807 b cm and 0.1299 ± 0.0039 b % respectively. It was concluded that administration of the extract at 50 mg/kg body weight yielded higher testicular parameters of buck rabbits. It was recommended that the use of the extract in bucks should be done with caution in relation to dose and length of treatment and that a detailed research should be carried out to evaluate the semen quality of bucks treated with 50 mg/kg the extract.

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Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used by Bapedi healers to treat diabetes mellitus in the Limpopo Province, South Africa

Cited by 135 publications

References 28 publications

Diversity, Knowledge, and Use of Plants in Traditional Treatment of Diabetes in the Republic of Benin

Diversity, Knowledge, and Use of Plants in Traditional Treatment of Diabetes in the Republic of Benin

Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen (Polygalaceae): A review of its ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological properties and toxicology

Effect of Securidaca longepedunculata root-bark methanol extract on testicular morphometry of New Zealand rabbits

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