New Shoots, Old Roots — the Incorporation of Alien Weeds into Traditional Food Systems

Cocks, Michelle; Dold, Tony; Husselman, M.

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“…S. piriei Ibatikanthi (Mbeere) in Kenya is utilized for Snake bites (Kiura, 2011: Medicinal trees in smallholder agroforestry systems, https://www.worldagroforestry.org). In South Africa Xhosa speaking communities use Sarcophyte piriei for the treatment of acne and skin blemishes (Cocks and Dold, 2005).…”

Section: Genus Sarcophyte Sparrm Phytomedicine Usesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Globally a problem with antimicrobial resistance need to be exploited for alternative management of infections caused by drug resistant strain to enable the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goal number three which requires that the Nations ensure all citizens have healthy lives and promotes the well-being for all citizens of all ages (Cocks and Dold, 2005); International Council for Science, 2015). The high number of sub-Saharan Africa population living below the stipulated economic line, lack of adequate health facilities and inadequate qualified medical practitioners has made this population to seek for plants as the mainframe of healthcare.…”

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A review of phylogeny, medicinal values, phytochemistry and toxicity of Sarcophyte piriei Hutch (Balanophoraceae)

Dennis¹,

Timothy²,

Joseph³

2023

Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.

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In recent years, plants have shown potential as sources of antimicrobial agents due to their immense phytochemical constituents, and there is a need to continuously search and develop potent antimicrobial agents to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance worldwide. The challenges facing the utilization of ethnomedicine are lack of sufficient studies to ascertain their therapeutic use. Sarcophyte is a holoparasite plant and trophic guild parasite. Its native ranges from Southern parts of Ethiopia to South Africa. It has a vital medicinal value in managing various disorders. This review article purposes to offer a complete rundown literature regarding Sarcophyte genus: Phylogeny, medicinal values, phytochemistry and toxicity that have been outlined in diverse journals and articles. This review has been developed with the aid of books, articles, peer reviewed articles, theses, Google Scholar, Science Direct and validated internet sources. Sarcophyte piriei has been utilized customarily to manage a variety of disorders among Africans for ages. It is employed to treat diseases but is not limited to sores, bruises, sore throat, swollen glands, toothache, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, shingles, cancer, snake bites and menstrual disorders. Alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, saponins, terpenoids and tannins have shown to be the major phytochemical constituents correlated with the antimicrobial properties of the holoparasite and contributed to the antibacterial prospects of the plant against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus pyogenes, Klebsiella pneumonia and Proteus mirabilis. Its safety and toxicity have not been well established hence the need for evaluation. More studies are required to elucidate more phytochemical composition, medicinal values, efficacy, potency, safety and toxicity measures. Sarcophyte genus will provide a novelty in new remedies for the emerging antimicrobial resistance to conventional antimicrobial agents.

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Section: Genus Sarcophyte Sparrm Phytomedicine Usesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%