Knowledge of Tradi-Practitioners on Hemorrhoidal Disease and Anti-Hemmoroidal Plants in the Southeast Region of Cameroon: Pharmacology and Preliminary Phytochemistry

Ottou, Patrice Brice Mvogo; Biyon, Jacques Bruno Ngotta; Mokake, Seraphine Ebenye; Bissemb, Parfait Olivier; Fouda, Lazare Roland Owono; Foze, Téclaire Ngouondjou; Loe, Gisele Margueritte Etame; Priso, Richard Jules; Dibong, Siegfried Didier

doi:10.36348/sjmps.2020.v06i04.001

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“…In contrast to previous ethnobotanical studies conducted in the region, which predominantly reported oral administration [40][41][42], our study primarily focused on topical applications. This is consistent with previous studies on plants purported to have anti-hemorrhoidal properties [30,32,34]. This is particularly evident when considering the localized nature of hemorrhoidal pathologies.…”

Section: Anti-hemorrhoidal Recipessupporting

confidence: 92%

“…In a study conducted in southwestern Nigeria, the majority of taxa inventoried were trees [70]. This is also the case for the study carried out in southeast Cameroon [34] or in Tabora, Tanzania [ [35]. The results were similar to those reported in our study.…”

Section: Socio-demographic Pro Le Of Persons Consultedsupporting

confidence: 89%

“…This diversity in the organ preferentially used is also observed in ethnobotanical studies focusing on plants with anti-hemorrhoidal uses. In some cases, the leaf is the most commonly used organ [30,32,176], while in others, the root [35,[177][178][179], stem bark [34], or aerial parts [180] are the preferred choice. The lack of consensus on the most important organ for the use of plants in the management of hemorrhoidal pathologies can be justi ed by the diversity of compounds likely to contribute to the management of hemorrhoidal disorders.…”

Section: Anti-hemorrhoidal Recipesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Several ethnomedicinal studies have been conducted in Africa on the use of medicinal plants to treat hemorrhoidal pathologies. For illustrative purposes, ethnobotanical studies have been conducted in Nigeria [32,33], Cameroon [34], Tanzania [35], and Kenya [36].…”

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Ethnomedical knowledge of plants used in alternative medicine for the treatment of hemorrhoids in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, Southern DR Congo

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Background A variety of medicinal plants are used in traditional medicine in Lubumbashi for the management of hemorrhoidal diseases. However, no investigation has been conducted to gather the knowledge required for this type of management in the region. The present study was conducted to inventory the plants used in Lubumbashi to treat hemorrhoidal diseases and to relate their ethnomedical characteristics. Methods This study was conducted between March 2022 and February 2023 using semi-structured interviews with households (n = 1520), herbalists (n = 25), and traditional healers : THs (n = 59). Results The 1,604 respondents (sex ratio M/F = 0.9; mean age: 56 ± 3 years; experience: 12 ± 3 years) provided information on 100 taxa, 84 of which are used against internal hemorrhoids, Phyllanthus amarus being the most cited (Citation Index, CI: 0.76). Most of them are trees (38%) or shrubs (32%), belonging to 90 genera and 45 families dominated by the Fabaceae (10%) and Asteraceae (9%). They are indicated in 76 other pathologies, dominated by gastrointestinal disorders (GID), wounds and sexually transmitted infections (CI > 0.57). From these 100 taxa, 117 anti-hemorrhoidal formulations were derived, 11 of which combined more than one plant. In all these recipes, the leaf is the most commonly used part (> 60%) and the liniment (> 45%) is the most popular form of application. For the first time, this study reports 14 taxa as plants used in the treatment of hemorrhoids for which some evidence of hemorrhoidal activity has been reported. Among these taxa, Ficus stuhlmannii, Ficus laurifolia, and Ocimum centraliafricanum are listed as medicinal plants for the first time. Khaya nyasica, and Syzygium cordatum, each with 11 uses, have the highest traditional medicinal value. Conclusion The findings of this study indicate that a significant number of medicinal plants are used in traditional medicine in Lubumbashi for the treatment of hemorrhoidal diseases. Some of these plants are endemic to the biodiversity area, while others are shared with other cultures and regions. A series of pharmacological studies is currently underway with the objective of validating the anti-hemorrhoidal properties of these plants and in order to identify phytochemical compounds responsible of this activity.

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Section: Anti-hemorrhoidal Recipessupporting

confidence: 92%

Section: Socio-demographic Pro Le Of Persons Consultedsupporting

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Ethnomedical knowledge of plants used in alternative medicine for the treatment of hemorrhoids in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, Southern DR Congo

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“…4). Cameroon [34] In Seventeen families have more than two taxa each. The Fabaceae (10 species), Asteraceae (9 plant species), Lamiaceae (7 species), Phyllanthaceae (6 species), Anacardiaceae (5 species), Euphorbiaceae (4 species), Malvaceae (4 species) and Sapindaceae (4 species) families are the eight most important, collectively accounting for 49% of all plants cited (Fig.…”

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Ethnomedical knowledge of plants used in alternative medicine for the treatment of hemorrhoids in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, Southern Democratic Republic of Congo

Valentin,

Philippe,

Melman

et al. 2024

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Background: A variety of medicinal plants are used in traditional medicine in Lubumbashi for the management of hemorrhoidal diseases. However, no investigation has been conducted to gather the knowledge required for this type of management in the region. The present study was conducted to inventory the plants used in Lubumbashi to treat hemorrhoidal diseases and to relate their ethnomedical characteristics. Methods: This study was conducted between March 2022 and February 2023 using semi-structured interviews with households (n=1520), herbalists (n=25), and traditional healers : THs (n=59). Results: The 1,604 respondents (sex ratio M/F = 0.9; mean age: 56 ± 3 years; experience: 12 ± 3 years) provided information on 100 taxa, 84 of which are used against internal hemorrhoids, Phyllanthus amarus being the most cited (Citation Index, CI: 0.76). Most of them are trees (38%) or shrubs (32%), belonging to 90 genera and 45 families dominated by the Fabaceae (10%) and Asteraceae (9%). They are indicated in 76 other pathologies, dominated by gastrointestinal disorders (GID), wounds and sexually transmitted infections (CI > 0.57). From these 100 taxa, 117 anti-hemorrhoidal formulations were derived, 11 of which combined more than one plant. In all these recipes, the leaf is the most commonly used part (>60%) and the liniment (>45%) is the most popular form of application. For the first time, this study reports 14 taxa as plants used in the treatment of hemorrhoids for which some evidence of hemorrhoidal activity has been reported. Among these taxa, Ficus stuhlmannii, Ficus laurifolia, and Ocimum centraliafricanum are listed as medicinal plants for the first time. Khaya nyasica, and Syzygium cordatum, each with 11 uses, have the highest traditional medicinal value. Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that a significant number of medicinal plants are used in traditional medicine in Lubumbashi for the treatment of hemorrhoidal diseases. Some of these plants are endemic to the biodiversity area, while others are shared with other cultures and regions. A series of pharmacological studies is currently underway with the objective of validating the anti-hemorrhoidal properties of these plants and in order to identify phytochemical compounds responsible of this activity.

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Knowledge of Tradi-Practitioners on Hemorrhoidal Disease and Anti-Hemmoroidal Plants in the Southeast Region of Cameroon: Pharmacology and Preliminary Phytochemistry

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Ethnomedical knowledge of plants used in alternative medicine for the treatment of hemorrhoids in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, Southern DR Congo

Ethnomedical knowledge of plants used in alternative medicine for the treatment of hemorrhoids in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, Southern DR Congo

Ethnomedical knowledge of plants used in alternative medicine for the treatment of hemorrhoids in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province, Southern Democratic Republic of Congo

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