Some medicinal plants used in Yemeni herbal medicine to treat malaria

Abstract

This pilot study examined the extent and the type of medicinal plants used for treating malaria. 492 informants were interviewed in 13 villages located on the coastal plain of four provinces. Nineteen plants belonging to fourteen families were recorded each with local names, methods of preparation and parts used. The antimalarial traditional uses of Dodonaea viscosa, Plantago major, Cissus rotundifolia, Citrullus colocynthis, Anisotes trisulcus, and Tamarindus indica had been reported for the first time.

Antimalarial actions of Lawsonia inermis, Tithonia diversifolia and Chromolaena odorata in combination

“…Its roots, leaves, flowers and seeds are used in traditional medicinal systems for the treatment of various ailments (Chaudhary et al, 2010;Iwu, 1993). Infusion of the dried flowers of L. inermis is used to treat malaria in Yemen (Ali et al, 2004). The leaves are also utilized for cosmetic purposes to tint hands, feet, nails and beards (Zumrutdal and Ozaslan, 2012).…”

In vitro studies on the sensitivity pattern of Plasmodium falciparum to anti-malarial drugs and local herbal extracts

“…Several rural dwellers depend on traditional herbal medicine for treatment of many infectious diseases [18]. The reputed efficacies of these plants have been experienced and passed on from one generation to the other.…”

Investigation of the extraction process and phytochemical composition of preparations of Dodonaea viscosa (L.) Jacq.

“…Medicinal use of Dodonaea viscosa in tribal and traditional medicine in various regions of India and other countries has been reported, especially for curing pain and swelling due to rheumatism, waist pain and gout (Ali et al, 2004;Ibrar et al, 2007;Ram et al, 2007;Meena et al, 2009;Reddy et al, 2009;Bharath Kumar and Surya Narayana, 2010;Parkash and Aggarwal, 2010;Venkataswamy et al, 2010). Bark extracts have been used in astringent baths and fomentations to relieve problems, including rheumatism and gout (Amabeoku et al, 2001).…”