Indigenous Snake Bite Remedies of the Luo of Western Kenya

Owuor, Bethwell O.; Mulemi, Benson A.; Kokwaro, J.O.

doi:10.2993/0278-0771(2005)25[129:isbrot]2.0.co;2

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“…The beliefs appear to be clanrelated and include snakes "can protect" (among the Baganda) [18,75] or "are dangerous and connected to witchcraft" in most communities [8]. By comparison, the Luo of Kenya associate snakes with witchcraft [76].…”

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Antivenin plants used for treatment of snakebites in Uganda: ethnobotanical reports and pharmacological evidences

Omara¹,

Kagoya²,

Openy³

et al. 2020

Trop Med Health

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Snakebite envenomation is a serious public health concern in rural areas of Uganda. Snakebites are poorly documented in Uganda because most occur in rural settings where traditional therapists end up being the first-line defense for treatment. Ethnobotanical surveys in Uganda have reported that some plants are used to antagonize the activity of various snake venoms. This review was sought to identify antivenin plants in Uganda and some pharmacological evidence supporting their use. A literature survey done in multidisciplinary databases revealed that 77 plant species belonging to 65 genera and 42 families are used for the treatment of snakebites in Uganda. The majority of these species belong to family Fabaceae (31%), Euphorbiaceae (14%), Asteraceae (12%), Amaryllidaceae (10%) and Solanaceae (10%). The main growth habit of the species is shrubs (41%), trees (33%) and herbs (18%). Antivenin extracts are usually prepared from roots (54%) and leaves (23%) through decoctions, infusions, powders, and juices, and are administered orally (67%) or applied topically (17%). The most frequently encountered species were Allium cepa, Carica papaya, Securidaca longipedunculata, Harrisonia abyssinica, and Nicotiana tabacum. Species with global reports of tested antivenom activity included Allium cepa, Allium sativum, Basella alba, Capparis tomentosa, Carica papaya, Cassia occidentalis, Jatropa carcus, Vernonia cinereal, Bidens pilosa, Hoslundia opposita, Maytensus senegalensis, Securinega virosa, and Solanum incanum. There is need to identify and evaluate the antivenom compounds in the claimed plants.

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Antivenin plants used for treatment of snakebites in Uganda: ethnobotanical reports and pharmacological evidences

Omara¹,

Kagoya²,

Openy³

et al. 2020

Trop Med Health

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“…Traditional herbal remedies provide health services even in highly industrialized setups because they are important pillars of culture and human socialization (Owuor et al, 2005). In many cases, plants used as herbal remedies are not only important as drugs but also as food supplements with vitamins and minerals (Duke, 1992).…”

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Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by sabaots of Mt. Elgon Kenya.

Okello¹,

Nyunja²,

Netondo³

et al. 2010

Afr. J. Trad. Compl. Alt. Med.

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Though the majority of people in Kenya and at Kopsiro Division in particular, rely on ethnomedicinal plant species to manage human ailments, the indigenous knowledge largely remains undocumented. Therefore, an ethnobotanical study was conducted on medicinal plant species used to manage human ailments at Kopsiro Division Mt. Elgon District Kenya. The objectives were to identify and document plants traditionally used for medicinal therapy by the Sabaots, to find out the method used for preparing and administering the drugs and to find out the conservation practices for the medicinal plants. Observations and semi-structured interviews were used to gather ethnobotanical data. 107 plants belonging to 56 families were identified and reported to be of medicinal value to the locals. Roots (47.3%) were the most frequently used parts of the plant followed by the bark (23.35%) then leaves (22.75%). The whole plant (1.8%), seed (1.2%), fruit (1.2%), sap (1.2%), flower (0.6%) and wood (0.6%) are least used in that order. The study revealed other hitherto undocumented medicinal plant species that may be new records for treating various ailments. Traditional medicine in Kopsiro division offers cheap, accessible and convenient remedy that suits the traditional lifestyle of the local community in comparison to the conventional medicine. Most medicinal plant species reported in this study were found to be under threat and this calls for urgent conservation measures so as to maximize the sustainable use of these vital resources in the study area.

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“…This study has shown that the rural people of Nneochi rely heavily on herbal medicine to handle ante-natal and post-natal disorders which are chiefly responsible for maternal and child mortality. Traditional herbal remedies provide health services even in highly industrialized setups because they are important pillars of culture and human socialization (Owuor et al, 2005).…”

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A Survey of Plants Used in the Treatment of Ante-Natal and Post-Natal Disorders in Nneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria

Chima¹,

Ofodile²,

Okorie³

2013

GJBS

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Indigenous Snake Bite Remedies of the Luo of Western Kenya

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Cited by 35 publications

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Antivenin plants used for treatment of snakebites in Uganda: ethnobotanical reports and pharmacological evidences

Antivenin plants used for treatment of snakebites in Uganda: ethnobotanical reports and pharmacological evidences

Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by sabaots of Mt. Elgon Kenya.

A Survey of Plants Used in the Treatment of Ante-Natal and Post-Natal Disorders in Nneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria

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