An oxindole from the roots of Capparis tomentosa

Dekker, Theodor G.; Fourie, Theunis D.; Matthee, Elmaré; Snyckers, Friedrich O.

doi:10.1016/s0031-9422(00)82305-5

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“…There were no reports of toxicity for any of the species except for Ageratum conyzoides reported to have caused toxicity to sheep [ 7 ]. The plants whose therapeutic claims are well supported by the literature include Ageratum conyzoides [ 8 - 10 ], Bidens pilosa [ 11 - 14 ], Boerhavia diffusa [ 15 ], Capparis tomentosa [ 16 ], Cassia alata [ 17 - 19 ], Clerodendrum myricoides [ 20 , 21 ]. Others are Combretum collinum [ 22 ], Dichrocephala integrifolia [ 23 ], Flueggea virosa [ 24 , 25 ], Hoslundia opposita [ 26 ], Jatropha curcas [ 27 , 28 ], Lantana camara [ 29 - 31 ], Melanthera scandens [ 32 ], Microglossa pyrifolia [ 33 , 34 ], Rubia cordifolia [ 35 - 37 ] and Vernonia amygdalina [ 32 , 38 , 39 ].…”

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Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 2: The medicinal plants used in Katoro Ward, Bukoba District

Moshi

Otieno

Mbabazi

et al. 2010

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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BackgroundThe Kagera region of north western Tanzania has a rich culture of traditional medicine use and practices. The dynamic inter-ethnic interactions of different people from the surrounding countries constitute a rich reservoir of herbal based healing practices. This study, the second on an ongoing series, reports on the medicinal plant species used in Katoro ward, Bukoba District, and tries to use the literature to establish proof of the therapeutic claims.MethodologyEthnomedical information was collected using Semi-structured interviews in Kyamlaile and Kashaba villages of Katoro, and in roadside bushes on the way from Katoro to Bukoba through Kyaka. Data collected included the common/local names of the plants, parts used, the diseases treated, methods of preparation, dosage, frequency and duration of treatments. Information on toxicity and antidote were also collected. Literature was consulted to get corroborative information on similar ethnomedical claims and proven biological activities of the plants.ResultsThirty three (33) plant species for treatement of 13 different disease categories were documented. The most frequently treated diseases were those categorized as specific diseases/conditions (23.8% of all remedies) while eye diseases were the least treated using medicinal plants (1.5% of all remedies). Literature reports support 47% of the claims including proven anti-malarial, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory activity or similar ethnomedical uses. Leaves were the most frequently used plant part (20 species) followed by roots (13 species) while making of decoctions, pounding, squeezing, making infusions, burning and grinding to powder were the most common methods used to prepare a majority of the therapies.ConclusionTherapeutic claims made on plants used in traditional medicine in Katoro ward of Bukoba district are well supported by literature, with 47% of the claims having already been reported. This study further enhances the validity of plants used in traditional medicine in this region as resources that can be relied on to provide effective, accessible and affordable basic healthcare to the local communities. The plants documented also have the potential of being used in drug development and on farm domestication initiatives.

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Ethnomedicine of the Kagera Region, north western Tanzania. Part 2: The medicinal plants used in Katoro Ward, Bukoba District

Moshi

Otieno

Mbabazi

et al. 2010

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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“…The alkaloids stachydrine (Dictionary of Natural Products, 1996) and 3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-3-methyl-oxindole (Dekker et al, 1987).…”

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The potential of South African plants against Mycobacterium infections

McGaw

Lall

Meyer

et al. 2008

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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“…The alkaloids stachydrine (Dictionary of Natural Products, 1996) and 3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-3-methyl-oxindole (Dekker et al, 1987). (Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk, 1962) Bark and leaf infusions Dulcitol, a spermidine alkaloid, celacinnine, triterpenoids, maytansine (Hutchings et al, 1996) Celastraceae…”

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confidence: 99%