Local Knowledge, Uses, and Factors Determining the Use of Strychnos spinosa Organs in Benin (West Africa)

Avakoudjo, Hospice Gérard Gracias; Hounkpèvi, Achille; Idohou, Rodrigue; Koné, Mamidou Witabouna; Assogbadjo, Achille Ephrem

doi:10.1007/s12231-019-09481-0

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“…The observed antimalarial activity of the leaves confirms the use of the leaves to treat malaria in Ghana and Benin (Asase et al, 2005;Avakoudjo et al, 2019). In addition, the activity of the leaves against P. falciparum is high in comparison to IC50s obtained with references such as chloroquine and artemisinin.…”

Section: Pharmacological and Biological Activities Antiplasmodial Actsupporting

confidence: 66%

“…In different countries located in Sub-Saharan Africa, the roots are generally utilized to treat infections and parasitic diseases, diseases of the digestive tract and as a dewormer as reported in some works (Waterman et al, 2010; Table 1). Hence, when reviewing the different studies performed at national levels on the ethnobotanical uses of S. spinosa, numerous studies have reported medicinal activities related to the aforementioned medicinal properties in Ghana, Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali and Kenya where it is also used to treat tuberculosis (Table 1; Asase et al, 2005;Bizimana et al, 2006;Bero et al, 2009;Ibrahim et al, 2014;Molander et al, 2014;Avakoudjo et al, 2019;Novotna et al, 2020). Besides, tuberculosis is most of the time associated with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The inhibition of nitric oxide is of interest in case of inflammation because this enzyme gives an anti-inflammatory response under physiological conditions which, under abnormal situation, could be unusually high (Sharma et al, 2007;Lawal et al, 2019; Table 2). Those results justify the use of roots to treat swelling of the foot, aches, hypertension and related disease (Avakoudjo et al, 2019;Novotna et al, 2020). As anti-inflammatory activities are closely related to anti-oxidant ones, the preceding research has also investigated the anti-oxidant activity of the same extract through the determination of the free radical and nitric oxide scavenging capacity by using the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and nitric oxide inhibition assays.…”

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“…S. spinosa is employed to treat infections and parasitic diseases such as malaria (Asase et al, 2005), trypanosomiasis (Bizimana et al, 2006) and tuberculosis (Molander et al, 2014); and non-communicable diseases such as female sexual disorders, gastrointestinal disorders (Tchacondo et al, 2011) and hypertension (Avakoudjo et al, 2019). The fruits of the plant are mainly consumed by people (Akpavi et al, 2011), and are also transformed to make jam, jelly and processed products (Ngadze et al, 2017), whereas the leaves are turned into vegetable sauce (Guissou et al, 2015).…”

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“…The reviewed antimicrobial activities are due to the capacity of the plant extracts and their compounds to disrupt membranes of bacteria and fungi, modifying the flux happening through their membranes in and out their cells and leading to their immobility and or death(Tittikpina et al, 2019a).When anti-infectious diseases activities seem to be the most important part of the medicinal activities of S. spinosa, other medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, inhibition of α-glucosidase enzyme and inhibition of hyaluronidase and phospholipase activities have also been investigated pharmacologically. Those properties are in relation with the ethnomedicinal uses of the plant in case of painful periods, swelling of foot, foot crevice, diabetes and snake bite(Karou et al, 2011;Molander et al, 2014;Avakoudjo et al, 2019;Novotna et al, 2020).…”

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Strychnos Spinosa Lam: Comprehensive Review on Its Medicinal and Nutritional Uses

Tittikpina¹,

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Background: Most of the people living in developing countries rely on local remedies from traditional medicines to take care of their healthcare needs. In recent years, the use of medicinal plants increased considerably. Consequently, studies on medicinal plants are necessary to produce more effective drugs with fewer side-effects. This work aims to compile the dispersal data on Strychnos spinosa Lam., a medicinal plant with great therapeutic potential in traditional medicine, on its ethnobotanical uses, chemical compounds, as well as its pharmacological and nutritional effects. Material and Methods: To achieve the aforementioned aim, electronic databases such as Pubmed, Science Direct, Google scholar, Scopus and SciFinder were scanned. Results: Literature survey revealed that S. spinosa is used in the treatment of microbial infections, malaria, trypanosomiasis, intestinal worms, tuberculosis, infertility, gastrointestinal disorders, snake bite, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus among other ailments. The plant is also used as food material. S. spinosa contains many chemical compounds, such as alkaloids, terpenes, sterols, fatty acids, flavonoids, saponin, and others. The fruits are a source of important nutrients such as carbohydrates, sugars, proteins, vitamins and fibres. Experimental studies have shown numerous pharmacological properties, including antimicrobial, antiplasmodial, anti-trypanosomal, anti-leishmanial, anti-nematicidal, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antidiabetic and other activities. Conclusion: This review article provides comprehensive information on S. spinosa and its various extracts. Due to the promising effects of the plant extracts on various diseases and its nutritional values, there is a need for toxicity studies and clinical trials to assess the effects of its identified bioactive compounds.

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Local fishers’ knowledge on the ecology, economic importance, and threats faced by populations of African snakehead fish, Parachanna obscura, within Côte d'Ivoire freshwater ecosystems

Amoutchi

Kamelan

Kargbo

et al. 2023

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Traditionally, population sizes, ecology, and threats to species and their habitats have been obtained by empirical scientific studies. However, the knowledge of local and indigenous communities worldwide has been acknowledged as an extremely rich and underused source of information on how the environment, biodiversity, and local conditions are changing over time. In this view, the objective of the study was to investigate local fishers’ knowledge of local names, habitats, uses, market price, change in population abundance, and threats faced by the snakehead fish (Parachanna obscura) in Ivorian freshwaters. The study was conducted using face‐to‐face interviews and a structured questionnaire with 381 fishers during the period from October 2020 to February 2021. The results show that this fish species is strongly appreciated for the good taste of its flesh, with market prices varying between 1.5 and 3€ on average. All respondents confirmed that the species is not yet produced in aquaculture and mentioned their willingness to support its introduction into aquaculture. Several local names of P. obscura fish were recorded, with ‘Sounôgô‐djêguê’ (used in 36% of fishers’ ethnic groups), ‘Pino’ (21%), and ‘Édjoué‐bile’ (21%) being the most popular names used in Ivorian fishers’ communities. All respondents agreed that P. obscura is a potamodromous fish species living preferably in wetlands, rivers, lakes, and streams. A significant decrease in the abundance of this fish was observed by 71% of fishers, perceived mainly due to overfishing, deforestation around watersheds, habitat destruction/modification, obnoxious fishing practices, pesticide use in farms close to watersheds, and climate change, especially lack of rainfall. The study clearly demonstrated the importance of local ecological knowledge of fishers in identifying threats to fish populations, habitat types used by the species, and other relevant information; therefore, this ecological knowledge has to be integrated into biomonitoring and conservation policy of aquatic biodiversity. The information obtained from this study is also helpful for future studies on the management and cultivation of this species.

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Local perceptions of anthropogenic and climate factors affecting the use and the conservation of Detarium microcarpum and Detarium senegalense in Burkina Faso (West Africa)

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Zerbo,

N'Guessan

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Understanding local perceptions and the different uses of multipurpose plant species is essential for their sustainable management. Despite this, anthropogenic factors such as deforestation, overexploitation of natural resources, extension of agricultural lands, overgrazing, and bushfires, coupled with the adverse effects of climate change, are contributing to the loss of these species. This study analyses the perceptions of local communities in Burkina Faso regarding the threats to Detarium microcarpum and Detarium senegalense and their implications, aiming to contribute to the effective management and conservation of such species. Through individual semi‐structured and focus group interviews with 465 local people, data were collected on sociodemographic characteristics, plant parts used, use categories, threats and their effects, proposed solutions, and perceived conservation strategies. Descriptive statistics (consensus for plant part and relative frequency of citation), component analysis, and non‐parametric analyses were used for data analysis. Results indicated that ethnicity, age, education level, and occupation were the most influential sociodemographic factors in relation to the use of these species. Six plant parts from both Detarium species are used across seven use categories, with fruits (0.40), trunks (0.16), and bark (0.27) being the most exploited. There was consensus among local populations regarding areas of abundance. Threat factors, their effects, and conservation solutions varied significantly according to site status. This study highlights the multipurpose uses of Detarium species throughout Burkina Faso and reveals that threats to these species are linked to the occupation and the status of each site. Sustainable use, effective conservation, and domestication of Detarium species should be considered to promote and sustain the exploitation of non‐timber forest products.

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Local Knowledge, Uses, and Factors Determining the Use of Strychnos spinosa Organs in Benin (West Africa)

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Strychnos Spinosa Lam: Comprehensive Review on Its Medicinal and Nutritional Uses

Strychnos Spinosa Lam: Comprehensive Review on Its Medicinal and Nutritional Uses

Local fishers’ knowledge on the ecology, economic importance, and threats faced by populations of African snakehead fish, Parachanna obscura, within Côte d'Ivoire freshwater ecosystems

Local perceptions of anthropogenic and climate factors affecting the use and the conservation of Detarium microcarpum and Detarium senegalense in Burkina Faso (West Africa)

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