Poisonous plants of Belize: a mini toxicological review

Husaini, Danladi Chiroma; Bush, Cindy J.; Coc, Israel; Guerra, E.; Perez, Ayleen W.; Wu, Chen‐Yi

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“…The documented use of plants is as old as the existence of human beings on earth [1], for both feeding and healing purposes [2,3]. As per the survey report published by the World Health Organization (WHO), it is estimated that about 80% of the population from developing countries depend on traditional medicine for primary health care [4][5][6][7].…”

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“…Medicinal plants are composed of a plethora of secondary metabolites, such as alkaloids, phenolics, flavonoids, terpenoids and glycosides, which act to protect them from adverse situations [8][9][10][11][12]. Most plant products are biologically and pharmacologically useful because of their therapeutic properties, while others are toxic to both humans and animals due to the presence of harmful by-products [1]. These plants are known as poisonous plants, because of their toxic nature, and are widely distributed around the world, being used by indigenous people for hunting, fishing and the treatment of different diseases [13,14].…”

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Poisonous Plants of the Indian Himalaya: An Overview

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Indian Himalayan region (IHR) supports a wide diversity of plants and most of them are known for their medicinal value. Humankind has been using medicinal plants since the inception of civilization. Various types of bioactive compounds are found in plants, which are directly and indirectly beneficial for plants as well as humans. These bioactive compounds are highly useful and being used as a strong source of medicines, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, food additives, fragrances, and flavoring agents. Apart from this, several plant species contain some toxic compounds that affect the health of many forms of life as well as cause their death. These plants are known as poisonous plants, because of their toxicity to both humans and animals. Therefore, it is necessary to know in what quantity they should be taken so that it does not have a negative impact on health. Recent studies on poisonous plants have raised awareness among people who are at risk of plant toxicity in different parts of the world. The main aim of this review article is to explore the current knowledge about the poisonous plants of the Indian Himalayas along with the importance of these poisonous plants to treat different ailments. The findings of the present review will be helpful to different pharmaceutical industries, the scientific community and researchers around the world.

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Traditional medicinal plants used by hypertensive patients in Belize: a qualitative evaluation of beliefs and practices

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Husaini

2022

Bull Natl Res Cent

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Background Belize is rich in rainforest and vast medicinal plants that have the potential for drug discoveries. Few studies have examined the use of medicinal plants in the management of chronic diseases in Belize. The present study appraised indigenous Belizeans' opinions, beliefs, and practices of medicinal plants used for hypertension management. Twenty-four hypertensive patients were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide from January to May 2019. Interview results were transcribed using Microsoft Excel and loaded into qualitative data analysis (QDA) Miner Lite version 2.0.6 online software for coding. The integrated themes and sub-themes generated were presented in narrative passages and used to summarize study findings on medicinal plants used in the management of hypertension in Belize. Results Fifteen medicinal plants belonging to 15 plant families were reported by the participants as medicinal plants used to manage hypertension. The plants include Annona muricata, Artocarpus altilis, Cecropia peltata, Ananas comosus, Cymbopogon andropogoneae, Uncaria tomentosa, Allium sativum, Bixa orellana, Moringa oleifera, Momordica charantia, and Cassia grandis. Leaves were the most commonly used plant part; decoction was the most common method of preparation, while ½ to 1 glass was the daily recommended dose. Mild side effects were reported, while antioxidant activity was the perceived efficacy. Conclusion Hypertensive patients in Belize opined that medicinal plants and herbs were efficacious in lowering blood pressure, as evidenced by home monitoring and regular checkups at the hospital. They also reported minimal side effects in the use of the medicinal plants. There is a need for a comprehensive evaluation of Belize’s medicinal plants to unravel their potential for drug discovery.

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Poisonous plants of Belize: a mini toxicological review

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Poisonous Plants of the Indian Himalaya: An Overview

Poisonous Plants of the Indian Himalaya: An Overview

Traditional medicinal plants used by hypertensive patients in Belize: a qualitative evaluation of beliefs and practices

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