Medicinal plants used by the people of Nsukka Local Government Area, south-eastern Nigeria for the treatment of malaria: An ethnobotanical survey

Odoh, Uchenna Estella; Uzor, Philip F.; Eze, Chidimma L.; Akunne, Theophine Chinwuba; Onyegbulam, Chukwuma Micheal; Osadebe, PO

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2018.02.034

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“…The analysis of the plant parts used in this study revealed that the predominant plant part was dominated by leaves (43%), followed by stem (27%) and fruit (10%) ( Figure 2). Similar occurrences were recorded in previous ethnobotanical studies in several parts of Nigeria (3,24,(32)(33)(34). This could be connected to the relative availability of leaves for most part of the year and its collection posing the least threat to biodiversity conservation.…”

Section: Diversity Of Medicinal Plants Herbal Preparation and Adminisupporting

confidence: 85%

Medicinal Plants Used in Four Local Government Areas of Southwestern Nigeria for the Management of Diabetes and Its Comorbidities: An Ethnobotanical Survey

Sidiq¹,

Segun²,

Ogbole³

2020

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Background:Diabetes mellitus (DM) continues to pose a major global health threat with serious economic burden in sub-Saharan Africa, especially Nigeria. This condition is often worsened with accompanying comorbidities, further putting a strain on patient wellbeing. Medicinal plants are not only effective in DM, but some of them are also have beneficial effects on accompanying disease states. Such plants may be appropriate alternatives or adjuncts to available antidiabetic medications. This study aimed at accessing and documenting the medicinal plants used in four local government of southwestern Nigeria for the management of diabetes and its comorbidities.Methods:Semi-structured questionnaires were used to obtain information from traditional medical practitioners, village elders and herb sellers. The data obtained were analyzed and discussed in relation to previously published literature. Fifty-three respondents mostly males (77.4%) provided information on medicinal plants useful for the management of diabetes and its comorbidities.Results:A total of 77 medicinal plants belonging to 76 genera in 44 plant families were mentioned in the survey. In particular, 53 medicinal plants are mentioned for managing diabetes, 35 for hypertension, 28 for stroke, 17 for heart diseases and 25 for obesity. The most frequently cited plant family was Leguminosae (12%), followed by Euphorbiaceae (8%). The frequently used plant species includesVernonia amygdalina, Citrus aurantifolia, Viscum album, Carica papaya, Allium sativum. It is interesting to note that only Citrus aurantifoliawas mentioned severally for the management of the five ailments. The herbal recipes, methods of herbal preparation and administration were also recorded.Conclusions:The survey shows that a significant number ofmedicinal plants are used for the management of diabetes and its comorbidities in the study area. These plants, apart from their hypoglycemic activity, may be useful against the most common complications of DM and may provide strategies for the development of less expensive therapies especially in low income communities.

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Section: Diversity Of Medicinal Plants Herbal Preparation and Adminisupporting

confidence: 85%

Medicinal Plants Used in Four Local Government Areas of Southwestern Nigeria for the Management of Diabetes and Its Comorbidities: An Ethnobotanical Survey

Sidiq¹,

Segun²,

Ogbole³

2020

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“…Other surveys conducted in practitioners Africa on endogenous care practices yielded some findings comparable to ours. In addition, the high degree of seniority of traditional in this care counsellor has also been reported in surveys dealing with medicinal plants [ 50 , 62 ]. In this sense, As Zougagh et al [ 50 ], others authors argued that deep knowledge on the use of plants for healing purposes could only be acquired after years of practice [ 63 , 64 ].…”

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“…Indeed, in Benin, the recent work of Koudokpon et al (2017) on plants used in the treatment of infections and that of Fah et al had reached the same conclusions [ 67 , 68 ]. In other area in Africa, several authors in Togo, Nigeria, Congo and South Africa had also found that decoction was the most common preparation method used by traditional healers [ 62 , 54 , 70 , 71 ]. Kinda et al (2017) reports that this method is the most efficient way to extract bioactive compounds from plants [ 72 ].…”

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Ethnobotanical survey on plants used in the treatment of candidiasis in traditional markets of southern Benin

Fanou

Klotoé

Fah

et al. 2020

BMC Complement Med Ther

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Background Candidiasis, an opportunistic cosmopolitan disease is nowadays like bacterial infections which is a real public health problem. In view of the emergence of Candida strains resistant to existing antifungal agents, alternative solutions should be considered. This is the purpose of this ethnobotanical survey, which aims to identify the medicinal plant species traditionally used to treat candidiasis in traditional markets of southern Benin. Methods The study was performed from October 2015 to January 2018 in the traditional markets of Southern-Benin. Data were collected by two complementary methods: triplet purchase of medicinal recipes (ATRM) from herbalists markets and semi-structured interview (ISS) from traditional healers. Results A total of 109 species of medicinal plants belonging to 44 families have been listed and identified. The most frequently cited species were Pteleopsis suberosa Engl. & Diels, Lantana camara L., Cyanthillium cinereum (L.) H. Rob, Ocimum gratissimum L. and Lippia multiflora Moldenke with respectively 43.84, 39.73 and 34.25% citation frequencies for the last three species respectively. Leguminosae (20.18%), Euphorbiaceae (5.50%) and Apocynaceae (5.50%) were the most represented botanical families. Leafy stems were more used than other plant organs. The decoction and the oral route were the most appropriate methods of preparation and administration reported by traditional healers. Conclusion Benin’s plant cover is made up of a wide variety of medicinal plant species used in the traditionnal treatment of candidiasis and which may constitute new sources of medicines to be developed.

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“…In another study, conducted in Nkonkobe municipality in Eastern Cape, South Africa [35], it was indicated that arthritis and blood booster are treated with orally taken C. pepo leaves. C. pepo leaves are also used for the treatment of malaria and dandruff in the local government area in south-eastern Nigeria and Ghimbi District in Southwest Ethiopia, respectively [37,38]. In the latter study, it was also pointed out that the fruits of C. pepo are consumed to treat gastritis and stomachache [37].…”

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Cucurbits Plants: A Key Emphasis to Its Pharmacological Potential

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Cucurbita genus has received a renowned interest in the last years. This plant species, native to the Americas, has served worldwide folk medicine for treating gastrointestinal diseases and intestinal parasites, among other clinical conditions. These pharmacological effects have been increasingly correlated with their nutritional and phytochemical composition. Among those chemical constituents, carotenoids, tocopherols, phenols, terpenoids, saponins, sterols, fatty acids, and functional carbohydrates and polysaccharides are those occurring in higher abundance. However, more recently, a huge interest in a class of triterpenoids, cucurbitacins, has been stated, given its renowned biological attributes. In this sense, the present review aims to provide a detailed overview to the folk medicinal uses of Cucurbita plants, and even an in-depth insight on the latest advances with regards to its antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer effects. A special emphasis was also given to its clinical effectiveness in humans, specifically in blood glucose levels control in diabetic patients and pharmacotherapeutic effects in low urinary tract diseases.

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Medicinal plants used by the people of Nsukka Local Government Area, south-eastern Nigeria for the treatment of malaria: An ethnobotanical survey

Cited by 47 publications

References 85 publications

Medicinal Plants Used in Four Local Government Areas of Southwestern Nigeria for the Management of Diabetes and Its Comorbidities: An Ethnobotanical Survey

Medicinal Plants Used in Four Local Government Areas of Southwestern Nigeria for the Management of Diabetes and Its Comorbidities: An Ethnobotanical Survey

Ethnobotanical survey on plants used in the treatment of candidiasis in traditional markets of southern Benin

Cucurbits Plants: A Key Emphasis to Its Pharmacological Potential

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