Traditional knowledge, use and conservation of plants by the communities of Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya

Kathambi, Vivian; Mutie, Fredrick Munyao; Rono, Peninah Cheptoo; Wei, Neng; Munyao, Jacinta Ndunge; Kamau, Peris; Gituru, Robert Wahiti; Hu, Guang‐Wan; Wang, Qingfeng

doi:10.1016/j.pld.2020.12.004

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“…ex Mirb. and Senna didymobotrya (Fresen) H. S. Irwin and Barneby (Kathambi et al, 2020). Leading cultural factors that are significantly valued in traditional medicine realm include the language used, social networks created and the true meaning response of the medicinal plants which serves to express diverse traditional plant uses (Menendez-Baceta et al, 2015).…”

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“…As much as most TM traders learnt TM from their close relatives, others claimed to have learnt their TM knowledge through communication with their ancestral spirits, nature spirits or even dreams (Tabuti et al, 2003). Quite remarkable is the transmission of these cultural medicine knowledge through folklore songs and narratives, some of which are gender specific (Kathambi et al, 2020). Medicinal plants form a huge component of traditional medicine and are largely maintained by local customs and indigenous knowledge.…”

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Sociocultural bound illnesses or syndromes: Voices from the traditional medicine markets

Willy¹,

Kiemo²,

John³

et al. 2022

Afr. J. Hist. Cult.

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The culture of the people is central to the traditional medicine knowledge, uses and trade. This indigenous knowledge is orally passed from one generation to the next and is shared through efficacious communication with the ancestral spirits, dreams and oral narratives. This traditional medicine knowledge is invaluable in the treatment of sociocultural illnesses or syndromes, for instance, bad luck, bad dreams, cultural curses, and are resourceful in the administration of significant cultural rites and ceremonies. The traditional medicine sold in the medicine markets of Kenya is a true reflection of the cultural norms, beliefs and interactions among various cultures in a particular area. Cultural evolution phenomenon often takes place as a result of immigration, assimilation, interaction and acculturation. As a result these cultural changes affect; the autochthonous culture of their newly adopted homes and provides a sense of belonging to the people.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sociocultural bound illnesses or syndromes: Voices from the traditional medicine markets

Willy¹,

Kiemo²,

John³

et al. 2022

Afr. J. Hist. Cult.

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“…Traditional communities have adequate knowledge about their plants, becoming an essential reference for conservation and sustainable plant use (Uprety et al 2012). Traditional knowledge determines the importance of plants in cultivation and provides practical methods to prevent overexploitation of plants by regulating their use and protection (Kathambi et al 2020).…”

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UTILIZATION AND CONSERVATION OF Nepenthes ampullaria Jack IN THE TRADITION OF KENDURI SKO COMMUNITY OF KERINCI, JAMBI

Hernawati¹,

Zuhud²,

Prasetyo³

et al. 2022

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It is common for ethnic Malay in Indonesia and Malaysia to use Nepenthes ampullaria as food containers. However, the use of Nepenthes as part of a cultural tradition has been found only in Kerinci Regency, Jambi. This study explores the local wisdom in utilizing and maintaining the presence of N. ampullaria in Kerinci. Data collection through open-ended and deep interviews through participatory observation methods. Data analysis and presentation are delivered descriptively. Lemang is a compulsory item to be served in traditional ceremonies of kenduri sko. There are two types of lemang in Kerinci, lemang bamboo and lemang kancung beruk. The latter is found only during the kenduri sko tradition in Kecamatan Gunung Raya and Bukit Kerman. Therefore, the existence of lemang kancung beruk in these two sub-districts has become obligatory and has no other comparable substitute. In Gunung Raya and Bukit Kerman, the Kenduri sko is held four times a year. The need for N. ampullaria for kenduri sko in these two sub-districts is enormous. For the event, each household needs at least 500 to 2000 pitchers of N. ampullaria. The people of Kerinci harvest N. ampullaria directly from the wild to fulfill the need. The population of N. ampullaria that still survives in its natural habitat is evidence of the success of the local community in maintaining the existence of N. ampullaria in Kerinci. Method and schedule arrangements can allow the population of N. ampullaria to recover. Key words: Nepenthes, Kenduri sko, Lemang kancung beruk

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“…The powdered bark has been used by indigenous people for urinary tract disorders and as an aphrodisiac drug in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa [ 174 , 175 ]. The bark is traditionally applied in the treatment of cough and cold in Kenya [ 176 ] and South Africa [ 177 ]; asthma [ 178 ], malaria and prostate cancer in Kenya [ 179 ]; BPH in Ethiopia [ 180 ] and Mozambique [ 181 ]; as anticancer drug in Uganda [ 182 ]; for jaundice in Ethiopia [ 183 ]; for tuberculosis, HIV, and stomach problems in South Africa [ 177 ]; for mental disorders, diabetes, skin infection, ulcers, gonorrhea, as well as for hypertension,; while the root and the fruit for chest pain; the leaf for fever, and e.g., for mental disorders, diabetes, skin infection, ulcers, gonorrhea, and hypertension [ 184 , 185 , 186 , 187 , 188 ].…”

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Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by Natural Drugs

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common urinary diseases affecting men, generally after the age of 50. The prevalence of this multifactorial disease increases with age. With aging, the plasma level of testosterone decreases, as well as the testosterone/estrogen ratio, resulting in increased estrogen activity, which may facilitate the hyperplasia of the prostate cells. Another theory focuses on dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and the activity of the enzyme 5α-reductase, which converts testosterone to DHT. In older men, the activity of this enzyme increases, leading to a decreased testosterone/DHT ratio. DHT may promote prostate cell growth, resulting in hyperplasia. Some medicinal plants and their compounds act by modulating this enzyme, and have the above-mentioned targets. This review focuses on herbal drugs that are most widely used in the treatment of BPH, including pumpkin seed, willow herb, tomato, maritime pine bark, Pygeum africanum bark, rye pollen, saw palmetto fruit, and nettle root, highlighting the latest results of preclinical and clinical studies, as well as safety issues. In addition, the pharmaceutical care and other therapeutic options of BPH, including pharmacotherapy and surgical options, are discussed, summarizing and comparing the advantages and disadvantages of each therapy.

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Traditional knowledge, use and conservation of plants by the communities of Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya

Cited by 17 publications

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Sociocultural bound illnesses or syndromes: Voices from the traditional medicine markets

Sociocultural bound illnesses or syndromes: Voices from the traditional medicine markets

UTILIZATION AND CONSERVATION OF Nepenthes ampullaria Jack IN THE TRADITION OF KENDURI SKO COMMUNITY OF KERINCI, JAMBI

Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by Natural Drugs

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