Fin-fishes in Yorùbá natural healing practices from southwest Nigeria

Sowunmi, Akindayo A.

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2007.05.011

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“…Even making comparisons of the uses of fish between different geographical settings could lead to erroneous inferences. Sowunmi (2007) mentioned that catfish (Clarius sps.) are used by the Yoruba community in southwest Nigeria for treating tuberculosis, epilepsy, chicken pox, blood flukes, gonorrhoea, gynaecological disorders, goitres, fevers and to increase spiritual acuity.…”

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“…Such a huge biodiversity has enticed the Bengalese to devise multiple uses of the aquatic organisms beyond their basic use as food. The cultural history of Bengal adduces certain evidence in support of the fishconsuming habits of the Bengalese and historically, fish has been an Doulo, 2002;Lev, 2006;Alves and Rosa, 2007;Mahawar and Jaroli, 2007;Sowunmi, 2007). While different aspects of the uses of herbal medicines in developing countries are well documented, very little is known about the medicinal uses of fish, shellfish and other aquatic animals.…”

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‘Every mother is a mini-doctor’: Ethnomedicinal uses of fish, shellfish and some other aquatic animals in Bangladesh

Deb

Haque

2011

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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‘Every mother is a mini-doctor’: Ethnomedicinal uses of fish, shellfish and some other aquatic animals in Bangladesh

Deb

Haque

2011

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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“…Prior to this time, some studies had been carried out by renowned researchers to vindicate the use of botanical insecticides as safe and reliable alternative to curb pest menace on stored products Akinbuluma, Adepetun, and Yeye (2015); Akinwumi (2011); Anyaele and Amusan (2003); Echezona (2006); Echo, Osuagwu, Agbor, Okpako, and Ekanem (2012); Olayinka-Olagunju (2014), and Owoade (2008); and Sowumi (2007).…”

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Evaluation of ethanolic extracts of Piper guineense, Dennettia tripetala, and Capsicum frutescens as protectant of smoked fish, Clarias gariepinus (Pisces: Clariidea) against Dermestes maculatus (Coleoptera: Dermestidae)

Philip-Attah

2019

JoBAZ

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Background: Dermestes maculatus is a destructive pest of smoked-dried fish. Due to its implications, this research was aimed at investigating the insecticidal activities of edible plant extracts on smoked Clarias gariepinus as protectants against Dermestes maculatus. Result: The extract of Piper guineense at 4%, 8%, and 12% concentrations recorded between 8-92% and 33-100% mortalities, respectively, for the first 4 weeks and 0% mortality was observed in weeks 5-8. The extracts of Capsicum frutescens and Dennettia tripetala at 4% concentration recorded between 8 and 92% mortalities in the first 4 weeks and 5 weeks, respectively, and no mortality was recorded in the remaining weeks. At 12% concentration for Dennettia tripetala extract, 8-100% mortality was recorded throughout the experimental period. At 12% concentration for Capsicum frutescens, 8-92% mortality was recorded in weeks 1-7 and 0% in week 8. Positive control recorded 33-67% mortality in weeks 1-4 and 0% mortality in weeks 5-8. Negative control recorded no mortality in the first 3 weeks, but few larvae were found dead in the remaining weeks. The mean value of 106, 36, and 96 progenies emerged at 4%, 8%, and 12% concentrations, respectively, in the smoked fish treated with Piper guineense. Mean value of 0.50 and 0.50 progenies were recorded at 4% and 8% concentrations, respectively, while no emergence was observed at 12% concentration of Dennettia tripetala extract. Extract of Capsicum frutescens recorded mean value of 1.00, 3.00, and 3.50 progenies at 4%, 8%, and 12% concentrations, respectively. Weight loss of 66.47%, 31.46%, and 56.25% at 4%, 8%, and 12% concentrations was observed for Piper guineense extract respectively. Extracts of Dennettia tripetala and Capsicum frutescens recorded weight loss of 3.46%, 2.11%, and 0.02% and 27.77%, 12.30%, and 22.90%, respectively, at 4%, 8%, and 12% concentrations. Positive and negative controls recorded 4.36% and 81.18% weight loss, respectively. Conclusion: They can therefore serve as affordable substitutes for synthetic chemicals which had been proven to be detrimental to the health of its consumers.

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“…Fish can therefore be used by Ifa priests as objects for idol worship, spiritual rites and also native medicine for healing (Ogunleye, personal communication 2007). Ethnoichthyology is commonly used among traditional healers for the sealing of agreements, and appeasing and invoking of traditional gods (Sowumi 2007;Awolalu 1981).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The use of fish in healing practices by the Ilajes in Ondo and Lagos States in southwestern parts of Nigeria is presented here to broaden current perspectives of healing practices (cf. Sowumi 2007).…”

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Ethnoichthyological knowledge and perception in traditional medicine in Ondo and Lagos States, southwest Nigeria

Orilogbon¹,

Adewole²

2011

Egypt. J. Bio.

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Fish are an important source of food and commerce, and of immense benefit for their nutritional qualities and other various applications such as biopharmaceutical drugs, oil, rituals, festivals, ceremonies and leather. Ethnomedical applications of fish are most prevalent among the Yoruba clan of Nigeria in West Africa, and in other parts of the world. We review here knowledge of ethnoichthyology and applications in Lagos and Ondo states. One hundred and twenty participants (rural-and urban-based traditionalists, fish farmers, and herb sellers) were surveyed. Clarias species had the highest usage (48% of uses) followed by Malapterurus electricus (15%). Fish were used for healings, rituals, sacrifices, ceremonies and festivals. They were reported to be used with plants, inanimate objects and various odu ifa (incantations) based on their physical and spiritual endowments. Of 179 recipes, 23% were fish alone, while others used different parts of the fish with other materials.

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Fin-fishes in Yorùbá natural healing practices from southwest Nigeria

Cited by 12 publications

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‘Every mother is a mini-doctor’: Ethnomedicinal uses of fish, shellfish and some other aquatic animals in Bangladesh

‘Every mother is a mini-doctor’: Ethnomedicinal uses of fish, shellfish and some other aquatic animals in Bangladesh

Evaluation of ethanolic extracts of Piper guineense, Dennettia tripetala, and Capsicum frutescens as protectant of smoked fish, Clarias gariepinus (Pisces: Clariidea) against Dermestes maculatus (Coleoptera: Dermestidae)

Ethnoichthyological knowledge and perception in traditional medicine in Ondo and Lagos States, southwest Nigeria

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