Cet article regroupe l’ensemble des études historiques, ethnobotaniques et ethnopharmacologiques concernant Artemisia afra Jacq.
1917
Phillips, E.P.
A contribution to the flora of the Leribe Plateau and environs
Annals of the South African Museum16: 1–379 . (1917) tiré de: The medical ethnobotany of Lesotho: a review. Bothalia 41,1: 209–228 (2011)Texte complet non disponible
Nom vernaculaire : Lengana
Indications et usages répertoriés :
grippe : décoction de feuilles
- constipation : ?
1937
Bally, P.R.O.
Native medicinal and poisonous plants of East Africa
Kew Bull., 1, 10 - 25, (1937)Texte complet non disponible
Indications et usages de la plante répertoriés en Afrique de l’Est anglophone :
(Le mode d’utilisation de la plante n’est pas mentionné)
1976
Getahun, A.
Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine
Faculty of Science, Addis Abeba University, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, 63p., (1976)
- Some common medicinal and poisonous plants used in ethiopian folk medicine
Nom vernaculaire de la plante :
« Ariti » (Amaringa), « Chukun, Jukun » (Galinya-harar), « kodo » (Galinya), « Kapani » (Galinya-bale)
Indications et usages de la plante répertoriés en Éthiopie :
Extrait :
« Artemisia afra Jacq. ex Willd.
This is a very odoriferous shrubby herb found in high altitude areas. It is invariably found in wet depressions and in meadows.
Ariti is used to relieve stomach pains. The juice of the crushed leaves is mixed with water or honey and is administered orally. It is also used to clean containers perhaps because of the pleasant odor. The plant is harvested when in the flowering stage. »
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Kokwaro, J.O.
Medicinal plants of East Africa.
East African literature bureau, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, 368 p., (1976)Full text non available
Indications et usages de la plante répertoriés en Afrique de l’Est anglophone :
1978
Lindsay, R.S. & F.N. Hepper
Medicinal plants of Marakwet
Kenya.Kew, Royal Botanic Gardens, United Kingdom, 49 p., (1978)Full text non available
Indications et usages de la plante répertoriés :
1980
Harjula, R.
Mirau and his practice. A study of the ethnomedicinal repertoire of a tanzanian herbalist
Institut for cultural research, University of Turku, Finland, 224 p., (1980)Full text non available
Indications et usages de la plante répertoriés :
1985
Gelfand, M., S. Mavi, R.B. Drummond & B. Ndemera
The traditional medicinal practitioner in Zimbabwe
Mambo Press, Gweru (Zimbabwe), 411 p., (1985)Full text non available
Indications et usages de la plante répertoriés :
1988
Heine, B. & C. König
Plant concepts and plant use. An ethnobotanical survey of the semi-arid and arid lands of East Africa. Part 2: Plants of the So (Uganda)
Kolner Beiträge zur Entwicklungsländerforschung / Cologne Development StudiesVerlag breitenbach Publishers, Saarbrücken, Fort Lauderdale, 142 p., Band 7 (1988)Full text non available
Indications et usages de la plante répertoriés :
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FAO & World Forestry Congresses
« Artemisia afra »
in Some medicinal forest plants of Africa and Latin America, 1988, pp. 47-52
- Some medicinal forest plants of Africa and Latin America
Excerpt:
« 9. Artemisia afra (Fivi)
This is used as an antimalarial. For its preparation, green or dried leaves are boiled for 20 minutes. Alternatively a powder of dried leaves is placed in a hot water decoction for 15 minutes and filtered with clean cloth. The dosage recommended is 100 ml tds for adults, and 15 to 20 to 40 ml tds for children over 5 years. If in powder form, 1 tablespoonful is added to 100 ml of a hot water decoction. At home a child may need a body-bath of 1/2 cup of powder, to 1 bucket water b.d. For patients used to drinking a lot of water these may be given sugarcane juice, or water sweetened with sugar. An hour after the administration of the treatment, the patient’s temperature may rise, and, therefore, there may arise a need for a tepid sponge. [...]
-Folk medicinal uses:
Kokwaro (1975) reports that a fermentation of the heated herb is given to children with a sore throat, also to cure fever. The plant is also used for indigestion. Roots are boiled and the decoction drunk 2-3 times a day for intestinal worms. The leaves are chewed and juice swallowed as an emetic. Chabra (Pers. Comm.) observed that Artemisia afra is used as an anthelmintic particularly for the expulsion of roundworms and thread worm.
Harjula (1980) found out that a handful of the leaves is boiled to make a dose of somewhat more than half a litre; the dose may be repeated after 2 days if necessary for cure of stomach diseases. Roots are cleaned, dried and boiled to form a decoction which is also used for remedy of stomach diseases.
Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk (1962) reports that a decoction or infusion of Artemisia afra is a medicine for bronchial troubles. It is used for coughs and colds, chills, dyspepsia, loss of appetite, stomach-ache and other gastric derangements, colic, croup, whooping cough; gout and as a purgative. The infusion or decoction is also used as a lotion to bathe haemorrhoids; as a hot bath to bring out the rash in measles and in the ear for ear-ache. It is held in the mouth to ease the .pains of gum abscesses and to hasten their burning, and is taken in fever and in blood-poisoning. For further details refer to Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk (1962). During the course of this study it was noted that A. afra ia also considered a cure for malaria. »
1991
N.E.N. Shauri
Experience on the use of Tanzanian medicinal plants for the last decade (1979-1989)
Proceedings of an International Conference of Experts from Developing Countries on Ministry of Health, United Republic of Tanzania, 1991
- Experience on the use of Tanzanian medicinal plants for the last decade (1979-1989)
Abstract:
This paper highlights on the various methods of herbal therapeutics. It indicates where a herb is administered as an infusion, a decoction, a maceration, a juice, a lotion, a powder etc. It is to be noted that the gathered plants, whether growing wild or cultivated, should be, as far as possible, free of contaminated dangerous chemicals (e.g. DDT). In this paper the author presents the common herbs with their botanical, local, and Swahili names. Be also touches on a few common tropical diseases. A brief classification of herbs and reference to dangerous drug groups, are also given. A note on herbal preparation of insecticides and insect repellents is also provided.
Excerpt:
9. Artemisia afra (Fivi)
This is used as an antimalarial. For its preparation, green or dried leaves are boiled for 20 minutes. Alternatively a powder of dried leaves is placed in a hot water decoction for 15 minutes and filtered with clean cloth. The dosage recommended is 100 ml tds for adults, and 15 to 20 to 40 ml tds for children over 5 years. If in powder form, 1 tablespoonful is added to 100 ml of a hot water decoction. At home a child may need a body-bath of 1/2 cup of powder, to 1 bucket water b.d. For patients used to drinking a lot of water these may be given sugarcane juice, or water sweetened with sugar. An hour after the administration of the treatment, the patient’s temperature may rise, and, therefore, there may arise a need for a tepid sponge.
Indications et usages de la plante répertoriés :
2000
Van Wyk, B.-E., Gericke, N.
Peoples Plants : A Guide to Useful Plants of Southern Africa
Brizza Publication. Pretoria (2000)Texte complet non disponible
Nom vernaculaire : Umhlonyane (Zulu), (Xhosa)
Indications de la plante répertoriés :
1996
Anna K. Jäger, Anne Hutchings, Johannes van Staden
Screening of Zulu medicinal plants for prostaglandin - synthesis inhibitors
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 52, pp. 95-100, (1996)
- Screening of Zulu medicinal plants for prostaglandin - synthesis inhibitors
Abstract:
Aqueous and ethanolic extracts of 39 plants used in traditional Zulu medicine to treat headache or inflammatory diseases were screened for prostaglandin-synthesis inhibitors. Extracts were tested in an in vitro assay for cyclooxygenase inhibitors. In general, ethanolic extracts caused higher inhibition than aqueous extracts. Two-thirds of the plants screened had high inhibitory activity. The highest inhibition was obtained with ethanolic extracts of Bidens pilosa, Eucomis autumnalis, Harpephyilum caffrum, Helichrysum nudifolium, Leonotis intermedia, Leonotis leonorus, Ocotea bullata, Rumex saggitatus, Solarium mauritianum, Synadenium cupulare and Trichilia dregeana.
Keywords: Anti-inflammatory; Cyclooxygenase; Headache; Inhibitors; Prostaglandin-synthesis; Screening
Indications et usages de la plante répertoriés :
2005
Mesfin Tadesse, Debela Hunde , Yehenew Getachew
Survey of medicinal plants used to treat human doseases in Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone, Ethiopia.
Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, Volume 15 (2), 89 - 107 July 2005
- Survey of medicinal plants used to treat human doseases in Seka Chekorsa, Jimma zone, Ethiopia
Nom vernaculaire : Godoguracha (Amharic)
Indications et usages de la plante répertoriés :
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T.S.A. Thring, F.M. Weitz
Medicinal plant use in the Bredasdorp/Elim region of the Southern Overberg in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 103 (2006) 261–275Full text submitted to request
Abstract
There are many individuals in the Bredasdorp/Elim area who still use plants as medicines to treat many conditions. This study aimed to document some of this knowledge and present an inventory of all the plants in use in the area. Over 40 individuals were interviewed from old age homes, community centres for the elderly as well as people who were known for their knowledge in this matter. The information was gathered by means of questionnaires. In total, 36 plant species from 19 families were found to be in general use in the area. Only 58% of these plants are indigenous to South Africa, 33% are introduced species and 9% are naturalized species. The dominant families were Asteraceae, Lamiaceae, Alliaceae and the Solanaceae. Many of the plants in use are commonly used in traditional medicine around South Africa and share many of the same uses. Some uses, which have not been seen in the consulted literature, have also been documented. A more structured questionnaire was used to determine which plants were most popular for particular ailments. It was found that Artemisia afra and Ruta graveolens were the most popular.
Keywords: South Africa; Southern Overberg; Ethnobotanical survey; Medicinal plants; Questionnaires
2007
James W. Gathirwa, Geoffrey M. Rukunga, Eliud N. M. Njagi, Sabah A. Omar, Anastasia N. Guantai, Charles N. Muthaura, Peter G. Mwitari, Cecilia W. Kimani, Peter G. Kirira, Festus M. Tolo, Teresia N. Ndunda, Isaiah O. Ndiege
In vitro anti-plasmodial and in vivo anti-malarial activity of some plants traditionally used for the treatment of malaria by the Meru community in Kenya
Journal of Natural Medicine (2007) 61:261–268
- In vitro anti-plasmodial and in vivo anti-malarial activity of some plants traditionally used for the treatment of malaria by the Meru community in Kenya
Abstract:
Extracts of seven medicinal plant species used for treatment of malaria in traditional/cultural health systems of the Ameru people in Kenya were tested in vitro and in vivo against Plasmodium falciparum (D6 and W2 strains) and P. berghei, respectively. Of the plants tested, 28.57% were highly active (IC50 <10 lg/ml) and 42.86% moderately active (IC50 10–50 lg/ml), while 28.57% had weak activity of 50–125 lg/ml in vitro. The water and methanol extracts of Boscia salicifolia Oliv. and Artemisia afra Jacq. (ex-Willd.) were the most active against both the chloroquine (CQ)-sensitive (D6) and the CQ-resistant (W2) P. falciparum strains. Artemisia afra and Rhus natalensis Bernh. (ex-Krauss) exhibited the highest parasite clearance and chemo-suppression (>70%) in vivo (in mice). The plants with high in vitro anti-plasmodial (low IC50 values) and high anti-malarial activity (high chemo-suppression) in vivo are potential sources of novel anti-malarial drugs.
Keywords Anti-malarial; Anti-plasmodial; Toxicity; Boscia salicifolia; Artemisia afra; Rhus natalensis
2008
Van Wyk, B.-E.
A review of Khoi-San and Cape Dutch medical ethnobotany
Journal of Ethnopharmacology , Volume 119, pp.331–341 (2008)
- A review of Khoi-San and Cape Dutch medical ethnobotany
Nom vernaculaire : Wildeals, wilde-als, als, alsem (Africaans)
Indications et usages répertoriés :
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J.W. Gathirwa, G.M. Rukungaa, E.N.M. Njagi, S.A. Omara, P.G. Mwitari, A.N. Guantai, F.M. Tolo, C.W. Kimani, C.N. Muthaura, P.G. Kirira, T.N. Ndunda, G. Amalembab, G.M. Mungaid, I.O. Ndiege
The in vitro anti-plasmodial and in vivo anti-malarial efficacy of combinations of some medicinal plants used traditionally for treatment of malaria by the Meru community in Kenya
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 115 (2008) 223–231
- The in vitro anti-plasmodial and in vivo anti-malarial efficacy of combinations of some medicinal plants used traditionally for treatment of malaria by the Meru community in Kenya
Abstract:
The use of herbal drugs as combinations has existed for centuries in several cultural systems.However, the safety and efficacy of such combinations have not been validated. In this study, the toxicity, anti-plasmodial and antimalarial efficacy of several herbal drug combinations were investigated. Lannea schweinfurthii, Turraea robusta and Sclerocarya birrea, used by traditional health practitioners in Meru community, were tested for in vitro anti-plasmodial and in vivo anti-malarial activity singly against Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium berghei, respectively. Methanolic extract of Turraea robusta was the most active against Plasmodium falciparum D6 strain. Aqueous extracts of Lannea schweinfurthii had the highest anti-plamodial activity followed by Turraea robusta and Sclerocarya birrea. D6 was more sensitive to the plant extracts than W2 strain. Lannea schweinfurthii extracts had the highest anti-malarial activity in mice followed by Turraea robusta and Sclerocarya birrea with the methanol extracts being more active than aqueous ones. Combinations of aqueous extracts of the three plants and two others (Boscia salicifolia and Rhus natalensis) previously shown to exhibit anti-plasmodial and anti-malarial activity singly were tested in mice. Marked synergy and additive interactions were observed when combinations of the drugs were assayed in vitro. Different combinations of Turraea robusta and Lannea schweinfurthii exhibited good in vitro synergistic interactions. Combinations of Boscia salicifolia and Sclerocarya birrea; Rhus natalensis and Turraea robusta; Rhus natalensis and Boscia salicifolia; Turraea robusta and Sclerocarya birrea; and Lannea schweinfurthii and Boscia salicifolia exhibited high malaria parasite suppression (chemo-suppression >90%) in vivo when tested in mice. The findings are a preliminary demonstration of the usefulness of combining several plants in herbal drugs, as a normal practice of traditional health practitioners.
Keywords: Medicinal plants; Anti-plasmodial; Anti-malarial; Combination; Efficacy; Toxicity
2009
N.Q. Liu F. Van der Kooy R. Verpoorte,
.Artemisia afra: A potential flagship for African medicinal plants?
South African Journal of Botany 75 (2009) 185–195
- {Artemisia afra}: A potential flagship for African medicinal plants?
Abstract:
The genus Artemisia consists of about 500 species, occurring throughout the world. Some very important drug leads have been discovered from this genus, notably artemisinin, the well known anti-malarial drug isolated from the Chinese herbArtemisia annua. The genus is also known for its aromatic nature and hence research has been focused on the chemical compositions of the volatile secondary metabolites obtained from various Artemisia species. In the southern African region, Artemisia afra is one of the most popular and commonly used herbal medicines. It is used to treat various ailments ranging from coughs and colds to malaria and diabetes. Although it is one of the most popular local herbal medicines, only limited scientific research, mainly focussing on the volatile secondary metabolites content, has been conducted on this species. The aim of this review was therefore to collect all available scientific literature published on Artemisia afra and combine it into this paper. In this review, a general overview will be given on the morphology, taxonomy and geographical distribution of Artemisia afra. The major focus will however be on the secondary metabolites, mainly the volatile secondary metabolites, which have been identified from this species. In addition all of the reported biological activities of the extracts derived from this species have been included as well as the literature on the pharmacology and toxicology. We aim at bringing together most of the available scientific research conducted on this species, which is currently scattered across various publications, into this review paper.© 2008 SAAB. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Keywords: Artemisia afra; Traditional African Medicine; Volatile secondary metabolites.
2010
Setshogo, M. P., C. M. Mbereki
Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
African Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology 5, 69–74. (2010)
- Floristic diversity and use of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana
Nom vernaculaire : Lengana (Setswana)
Indications et usages répertoriés de l’infusion de la plante :
2011
B.-E. Van Wyk
The potential of South African plants in the development of new medicinal products
South African Journal of Botany, Volume 77, Issue 4, 2011, pp. 812-829
- The potential of South African plants in the development of new medicinal products
Abstract:
Southern Africa is an important focal point of botanical and cultural diversity but only a few plant species have hitherto become fully commercialised as medicinal products. In recent years there has been an upsurge in research and development activity, resulting in several new products and new crops. In this review, more than 90 of the best-known and most promising indigenous South African plants are listed and subjectively evaluated in the context of their potential for commercialisation as medicinal products for a variety of applications. The history of product development relating to the following species is briefly discussed and the plants and some of their products are illustrated: Agathosma betulina (buchu), Aloe ferox (bitter aloe), Artemisia afra (African wormwood), Aspalathus linearis (rooibos tea), Bulbine frutescens (burn jelly plant); Cyclopia genistoides (honeybush tea), Harpagophytum procumbens (devil’s claw), Hoodia gordonii (hoodia, ghaap), Hypoxis hemerocallidea (“African potato”), Lippia javanica (fever tea), Mesembryanthemum tortuosum (=Sceletium tortuosum) (kanna, kougoed), Pelargonium sidoides (“Umckaloabo”), Siphonochilus aethiopicus (African ginger), Sutherlandia frutescens (=Lessertia frutescens) (cancer bush), Warburgia salutaris (pepperbark tree) and Xysmalobium undulatum (“Uzara”). The main factors that are apparently responsible for failure or success will be highlighted, especially the importance of marketing strategy, proof of concept and barriers to market entry.
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Muthee, J.K., D.W. Gakuya, J.M. Mbaria, P.G. Kareru, C.M. Mulei, F.K. Njonge
Ethnobotanical study of anthelmintic and other medicinal plants traditionally used in Loitoktok district of Kenya
Journal of Ethnopharmacology 135, 15–21, (2011)
- Ethnobotanical study of anthelmintic and other medicinal plants traditionally used in Loitoktok district of Kenya
Nom vernaculaire : Olchanipus
Indication de la plante répertoriée :
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A . Moteetee and B-E . Van Wyk
The medical ethnobotany of lesotho: a review
Bothalia 41,1: 209–228 (2011)
- The medical ethnobotany of lesotho: a review
Indications et usages répertoriés :
Leaf decoction for :
Enema given to children for:
Leaf infusion for :
Leaf infusion inserted into ears for :
Excerpts :
Dosage forms and methods of administering medicine Medicinal plants are used in many different forms. They are taken as decoctions (mostly with water, rarely with milk) or infusions either orally (ho noa) or as an enema (ho tšela) for various internal ailments . Plants are also incinerated, powdered and used as a snuff (ho tsuba), often to induce sneezing to get rid of head and chest colds . Another form is inhalation of either smoke from a burning plant (another form of ho tsuba) or vapour from a freshly crushed plant or fresh leaves of lengana (Artemisia afra) or koena (Mentha longifolia) stuffed in the nostrils, as a cure for headaches and colds. Smoke can also be introduced into the body through fumigation (ho futhela) . Boiling decoctions (generally of some Helichrysum species, Artemisia afra or Mentha longifolia) are used for steaming (ho arubela) to treat colds . Sometimes plants are also taken as masticatories, although only a few plants are chewed raw (e .g . Alepidea cordifolia and Elionurus muticus) . Other medicines are applied or rubbed into incisions/scarifications (ho phatsa) made on the body . These incisions are done for two reasons: 1, to protect people against sorcery or to counteract its effects, in which case several parts of the body (including forehead, cheeks, chin, neck, throat, breasts, and joints) are scarified and the medicine is rubbed in; or 2, as a cure for ailments such as headaches, whereby only the affected part is scarified. Other plants are used externally as lotions, mixed with fat to make ointments or applied as poultices (ho thoba or ho tapisa).
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It is interesting to note that the two most important medicinal plants in the materia medica of Lesotho are used also for the two most common everyday ailments, namely respiratory and digestive problems (Artemisia afra and Dicoma anomala) . Artemisia afra (lengana) is most commonly used as a nasal plug but the leaves are also used as a decoction or for steaming . The plant is used as a traditional medicine in many parts of Africa, to treat various illnesses including colds, sore throat, headaches and intestinal worms, but should not be used in high doses as it usually contains thujone, which is a central nervous system toxin (Van Wyk & Wink 2004).
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Plants are used for a wide range of ailments, the most frequent indications being digestive ailments and respiratory conditions . Dicoma anomala (used mainly for digestive ailments) and Artemisia afra (used mainly for respiratory ailments) appear to be the best known and most widely used medicinal plants . Fifty-two species are variously employed for magic and sorcery . Other important medicinal species include Gerbera pilloseloides, Helichrysum caespititium, Mentha longifolium, Rhamnus prinoides, Alepidea cordifolia, Heteromorpha arborescens, Felicia muricata, Gerbera viridiflora, Helichrysum odoratissimum, Cotyledon orbiculata, Trifolium burchellianum, Gunnera perpensa, Olea europaea, Pentanisia prunelloides, Hermannia depressa, Eucomis autumnalis, Bulbine narcissifolia and Dianthus basuticus.
2012
Coopoosamy, R. M. and K. K. Naidoo
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by traditional healers in Durban, South Africa.
African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Vol. 6(11), pp. 818-823, 22 March, 2012
- An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by traditional healers in Durban, South Africa
Nom vernaculaire zulu : Mhlonyane
Indications et usages répertoriés de l’infusion de la plante :
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Otang, W. M. , D. S. Grierson & R. N. Ndip
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the management of opportunistic fungal infections in HIV/AIDS patients in the Amathole District of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
- Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the management of opportunistic fungal infections in HIV/AIDS patients in the Amathole District of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Abstract:
An estimated 5.7 million people were living with HIV and AIDS in South Africa in 2009, more than in any other country. Up to 90% of all HIV/AIDS patients develop opportunistic fungi infections (OFIs) at some point during the course of the disease and 10 to 20% dies as a direct consequence of these. Despite the broad use of medicinal plants in South Africa, there is a dearth of knowledge regarding the use of such plants in the management of opportunistic fungal infections in HIV/AIDS patients. Knowledge of these plants is very important as this can serve as leads in the discovery of new antifungal agents. The purpose of this study was to document the indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants used in the management of opportunistic fungal infections in HIV/AIDS patients in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Information was obtained through conversations with traditional healers and AIDS patients with the aid of semi-structured questionnaires, direct observations and by reviewing studies reported in the literature. A total of 123 informants participated in the study, including 22 (21.8%) traditional healers and 101 (78.2%) HIV/AIDS patients. Thirty two plant species distributed in 26 families and 32 genera were identified as being used to treat one or more of the OFIs. Considering the idespread use of these medicinal plants to treat various ailments and their current use in the management of oportunistic fungal infections in HIV/AIDS patients, it therefore becomes crucial to scientifically validate the therapeutic uses and safety of these plants through phytochemical screening, antifungal susceptibility tests and toxicological studies.
Key words: Medicinal plants, opportunistic fungal infections, human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndromes (HIV/AIDS), ethnobotanical survey, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa.
VIH / SIDA, H(087) candidose oropharyngée, infections opportunistes du VIH / SIDA, feuilles et graines en décoction de Artemisia afra, VO.
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Dyubeni, L. and L. V. Buwa
An ethnobotanical study of plants used for the treatment of ear, nose and throat (ENT) infections in Nkonkobe Municipality, South Africa
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 6(14), pp. 2721-2726, 16 April, 2012
- An ethnobotanical study of plants used for the treatment of ear, nose and throat (ENT) infections in Nkonkobe Municipality, South Africa
Abstract:
The use of medicinal plants in the treatment of infectious diseases has been used by the majority of the world’s population for thousands of years. South Africa has a rich heritage of indigenous knowledge on the use of traditional medicinal plants. The Eastern Cape Province of South Africa is particularly known for its richness in plant species. The indigenous people of this province have a long history of traditional plant usage for the treatment of various diseases and ailments. An ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used for the treatment of ear, nose and throat (ENT) infections in Nkonkobe Municipality of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, was conducted through the use of structured questionnaires. Respondents included traditional healers and herbalists. The information collected revealed 27 plant species belonging to 21 families were used to treat ENT infections. Members of the
Asteraceae family were reported to be the most prominent followed by Lamiaceae, Alliaceae and Rutaceae, respectively. The leaves were reported to be the most used part of the plants, constituting about 59% of the herbal preparations, followed by the bark and roots (11% each), bulb, rhizome and stem (5% each), and twigs and fruits (2% each). Methods of herbal administration involved drinking the extracts, snuffing the powdered leaves and squeezing the warm leaf sap directly into the ear, for healing the throat, nose and ear infections respectively. Plants reported in this survey are important candidates for phytochemical and pharmacological tests.
Key words: Ear, nose and throat infections, herbal medicine, traditional healers.H(053) infections de l’oreille (Indlebe ebuhlungu, Izilonda endlebeni) Les.feuilles de Artemisia afra sont cuites et le breuvage chaud est instillé dans l’oreille pour soulager les maux d’oreilles
H(108) infections du nez (Izilonda empumlweni, Umongoza) Les feuilles fraîches sont utilisées fraîches et sont insérées dans les narines pour dégager le nez bouché et guérir de l’infection.
2014
Paray Mission Hospital and School of nursing. Physiotherapy Departement
Lengana, Artemisia afra. Some useful information of a common herb
- Lengana, Artemisia afra. Some useful information of a common herb
2015
Seleteng Kose, L. , A. Moteetee, S. Van Vuuren
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the Maseru district of Lesotho
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 170, 184–200, (2015)
- Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the Maseru district of Lesotho
Nom vernaculaire :lengana (Sesotho)
Indications et usages répertoriés :
2016
Urso, V., M. A. Signorini, M. Tonini , P. Bruschi
Wild medicinal and food plants used by communities living in Mopane woodlands of southern Angola: Results of an ethnobotanical field investigation
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 177, 126–139, (2016)
- Wild medicinal and food plants used by communities living in Mopane woodlands of southern Angola: Results of an ethnobotanical field investigation
Nom vernaculaire : Eliminiomba
Indications et usages répertoriés :
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