Ethnomedicinal uses of some legumes in Tripura, India

Kar, Somnath; Das, Dipti; Das, Aparajita; Datta, Bipul

doi:10.26679/pleione.13.2.2019.258-268

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“…Senna alata bark decoction for example is used in East African communities to treat cuts after tribal mark incision and tattooing [ 12 ]. Senna alata leaves have been used in Thailand to treat wounds, constipation, and inflammation [ 13 ]; Senna alexandrina leaves and fruits have been used in Sudan to treat constipation and GIT disorders [ 14 ]; Senna occidentalis leaves, roots, and seeds have been used in India to treat respiratory diseases, malaria, diabetes, and urinary disorders [ 15 , 16 ]; Senna sophera has been used to treat respiratory disorders in India [ 17 ]; and Senna tora has been utilized in China to treat liver illnesses, stomach disorders, and poor eyesight [ 18 ].…”

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GC-MS Analysis, Antibacterial and Antioxidant Potential of Ethyl Acetate Leaf Extract of Senna singueana (Delile) Grown in Kenya

Nyalo

Omwenga

Ngugi

2022

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Bacterial diseases are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally. During bacterial diseases, an elevation of host immune response occurs, which involves the production of free radicals in response to the bacterial infection. The overproduction of free radicals in excess of the antioxidants leads to oxidative stress. Conventional antibiotics are linked to side effects such as hypersensitivity reactions in addition to bacterial pathogens developing resistance against them. Artificial antioxidants are said to be carcinogenic. This study sought to confirm folklore use and validate the antibacterial and antioxidant potential of Senna singueana which has been widely used in the Mbeere community. The in vitro antibacterial potentials of the plant extract were investigated on Bacillus subtilis ATCC 21332, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Salmonella typhi ATCC 1408, and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923. Ciprofloxacin (100 µg/ml) drug was used as a standard reference, whereas 5% DMSO was used as a negative reference. The antibacterial tests included disc diffusion and minimum inhibitory and bactericidal concentrations. S. singueana ethyl acetate extract showed broad-spectrum potential against tested bacterial microbes producing mean zones of inhibition (MZI) from 07.67 ± 0.33 to 17.67 ± 0.33 mm. The extract demonstrated a greater effect on Gram-positive than Gram-negative bacterial pathogens. Antibacterial properties of ciprofloxacin were significantly greater in comparison to plant extract in all the dilutions ( p < 0.05 ), while 5% DMSO was inactive against all the tested bacteria. MBC values were greater than MIC values. Antioxidant properties of the extract were determined through scavenging effects of DPPH and hydroxyl radicals (•OH) as well as ferric reducing antioxidant potential (FRAP) assay. S. singueana demonstrated effects against all radicals formed. Additionally, the extract exhibited ferric reducing abilities. The extract also contained various phytocompounds with known antibacterial and antioxidant properties. This study recommends the therapeutic use of S. singueana as an antibacterial as well as an antioxidant agent.

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GC-MS Analysis, Antibacterial and Antioxidant Potential of Ethyl Acetate Leaf Extract of Senna singueana (Delile) Grown in Kenya

Nyalo

Omwenga

Ngugi

2022

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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“…32 The seed oil, leaf paste, and stem juice of this species have been used by multiple tribal communities in India to treat fungal infection between toes, conjunctivitis, and bone fracture. [33][34][35] People living in northern Thailand boil the leaves and stem of S. parviflorus (DC.) Kuntze with dicranopteris, and use the liquid as an analgesic.…”

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