Zulu medicinal ethnobotany: new records from the Amandawe area of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Mhlongo, L.S.; Wyk, B.-E. Van

doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2019.02.012

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“… Acorus calamus L. Acoraceae Indaluqwatha, indawolucwatha, uzulucwatha (Zulu) Not specified Used by the Zulu to treat colds and influenza. Mhlongo and Van Wyk (2019) Adenopodia spicata (E.Mey.) C.Presl Fabaceae Spiny splinter bean (English), stekelsplinterboontjie (Afrikaans), ibobo, ubobo, umbambangwe (Zulu) Bark The Zulus use a decoction to treat colds.…”

Section: Viral Respiratory Diseases: a South African Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

“… Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk (1962) Dysphania ambrosoides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants Amaranthaceae Wormseed, Jesuit's tea (English), Ikhambi leslumo, isinuka, isinukamasimba, umanxiweni (Zulu) Not specified Used by the Zulu to treat colds and influenza. ; Hulley and Van Wyk (2019) ; Mhlongo and Van Wyk (2019) ; Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk (1962) ; Hutchings et al (1996) Elaphoglossum conforme (Sw.) Schott Pteridaceae Unknown Rhizome A decoction is consumed by the southern Sotho to treat colds. Moffett (2010) Elaphoglossum petiolatum (Sw.) Urb.…”

Section: Viral Respiratory Diseases: a South African Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The traditional use of southern African medicinal plants in the treatment of viral respiratory diseases: A review of the ethnobotany and scientific evaluations

Cock

Vuuren

2020

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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Ethnopharmacological relevance Viral respiratory infections are amongst the most common infections globally, with most of the world's population contracting at least one infection annually. Numerous plant species are used in traditional southern African healing systems to treat these diseases and to alleviate the symptoms. Despite this, the therapeutic potential of these plants against viral respiratory diseases remains poorly explored. Aim of the study The aim of this study was to document the southern African plant species used in traditional medicine to treat viral respiratory infections. We also examined the extent of scientific evaluations of southern African plant species against the respiratory-infective viruses, with the aim of stimulating interest in this area and focusing on future studies. Materials and methods We undertook an extensive review of ethnobotanical books, reviews and primary scientific studies to identify southern African plants which are used in traditional southern African medicine to treat viral respiratory diseases. This information was used to identify gaps in the current research that require further study. Results Two hundred and fifty-seven southern African plant species were identified as traditional therapies for viral respiratory diseases. Surprisingly, only one of those species (as well as twenty-one other species not recorded for these purposes) has been evaluated for the ability to block respiratory virus production. Furthermore, most of these studies screened against a single viral strain and none of those studies examined the mechanism of action of the plant preparations. Conclusions Despite well documented records of the use of southern African plants to treat respiratory viral diseases, the field is poorly explored. Nearly all of the plant species used in traditional healing systems to treat these diseases are yet to be tested. Substantial further work is required to verify the efficacy of these traditional medicines.

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Section: Viral Respiratory Diseases: a South African Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Viral Respiratory Diseases: a South African Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

The traditional use of southern African medicinal plants in the treatment of viral respiratory diseases: A review of the ethnobotany and scientific evaluations

Cock

Vuuren

2020

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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“…Root decoction taken orally (Gelfand et al, 1985) Female infertility and prevent miscarriage Bark and root decoction taken orally (Semenya et al, 2013); (Mhlongo and Wyk, 2019) Fever…”

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Review of phytochemistry, biological activities and therapeutic potential of Brachylaena discolor

Maroyi

2020

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Brachylaena discolor DC. is a shrub or tree widely used as herbal medicine in southern Africa. Brachylaena discolor is indigenous to Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. This study was aimed at reviewing the phytochemistry, biological activities and therapeutic potential of B. discolor. Information on phytochemistry, biological activities and therapeutic potential of B. discolor was collected from online sources such as Google Scholar, PubMed and Science Direct, and pre-electronic sources such as books, book chapters, theses and journal articles obtained from the University library. This investigation revealed that the bark, leaf, root, stem and twig infusion or decoction of B. discolor are mainly used for magical purposes and as anthelmintic and tonic, and traditional medicine for female infertility, skin infections, renal problems, diabetes, gastro-intestinal problems and respiratory infections. Chemical compounds identified from B. discolor include alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, phlobatannins, saponins, sesquiterpene lactones, steroids, tannins and terpenoids. Ethnopharmacological review showed that B. discolor and phytochemical compounds identified from the species have anticancer, anthelmintic, anti-hyperglycaemic, antibacterial, cytotoxicity, antifungal, antidiabetic, antioxidant and leishmanicidal activities. Advanced ethnopharmacological research on B. discolor should focus on the possible biochemical mechanisms of both the crude extracts and identified phytochemical compounds including toxicological, in vivo and clinical studies to corroborate the traditional medicinal applications of the species.

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“…The roots of S. columbaria are mixed with those of Aster bakerianus Burtt Davy ex C.A.Sm. as herbal medicine for skin rash [60,61] and roots of S. columbaria are mixed with those of D. anomala, Helichrysum caespititium (DC.) Sond.…”

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Scabiosa Columbaria: A Review of Its Medicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, and Biological Activities

Maroyi

2019

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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Scabiosa columbaria is a perennial herb widely used as herbal medicine throughout its distributional range in tropical Africa, Asia, and Europe. This study is aimed at providing a critical review of the biological activities, phytochemistry, and medicinal uses of S. columbaria. Documented information on biological activities, medicinal uses, and phytochemistry of S. columbaria was collected from several online sources which included BMC, Scopus, SciFinder, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, Elsevier, PubMed, and Web of Science. Additional information on the biological activities, phytochemistry, and medicinal uses of S. columbaria was gathered from pre-electronic sources such as book chapters, books, journal articles, theses, and scientific publications sourced from the university library. This study showed that the aerial parts, leaves, roots, stems, and the whole plant parts of S. columbaria are used as colic, love charm and for magical purposes, and as herbal medicine for eye problems, heartburn, respiratory problems, wounds, female infertility, venereal diseases, skin infections, and menstrual problems. Phytochemical compounds identified from the aerial parts and roots of S. columbaria are glycoside scabiosin, loganin, sweroside, palmitic acid, phthalic acid, diisooctyl phthalate, bis-(ethylhexyl) phthalate, and dibutyl phthalate. Pharmacological research revealed that S. columbaria extracts and compounds have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiprotozoan activities. Future research should focus on evaluating the phytochemical, pharmacological, and toxicological properties of S. columbaria crude extracts as well as compounds isolated from the species.

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Zulu medicinal ethnobotany: new records from the Amandawe area of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Cited by 79 publications

References 30 publications

The traditional use of southern African medicinal plants in the treatment of viral respiratory diseases: A review of the ethnobotany and scientific evaluations

The traditional use of southern African medicinal plants in the treatment of viral respiratory diseases: A review of the ethnobotany and scientific evaluations

Review of phytochemistry, biological activities and therapeutic potential of Brachylaena discolor

Scabiosa Columbaria: A Review of Its Medicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, and Biological Activities

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