Antimicrobial activity of Guinea-Bissau traditional remedies

Silva, Olga; Duarte, Aida; Cabrita, José; Pimentel, Madalena; Diniz, A; Gomes, Eduardo

doi:10.1016/0378-8741(95)01323-7

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“…The antimycoplasmal activity of the C. procera effect may be explained by the presence of alkaloids, tannins, and flavonoids in the acetone extract of C. procera. Compounds in these classes show antibacterial activities (Silva et al, 1996;Cowan, 1999).…”

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Antimycoplasmal activity of some plant species from northern Nigeria compared to the currently used therapeutic agent

Muraina¹,

Adaudi²,

Mamman³

et al. 2010

Pharmaceutical Biology

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Antimycoplasmal activity of some plant species from northern Nigeria compared to the currently used therapeutic agent

Muraina¹,

Adaudi²,

Mamman³

et al. 2010

Pharmaceutical Biology

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“…Regarding the plants being used by the traditional medicine for treatment of neurologic disorders it may be possible to obtain a validation for many of their uses by pharmacologic tests, as has already happened with other types of plant uses by the traditional medicine in GuineaBissau [37][38][39]. Validations could be followed by toxicology and dosage tests with a view to return the knowledge to the populations.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Medicinal Plants Used to Treat Neurological Disorders in West Africa: A Case Study with Guinea-Bissau Flora

Romeiras¹,

Cristina²,

Indjai³

et al. 2012

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The sub-Saharan region holds a wide variety of indigenous plant species, still offering the possibility to discover very interesting new natural products with potential therapeutic value. Most of the African population depends on traditional medicine for primary health care, however, neurological disorders are often not considered as common diseases and many people with mental illnesses, like epilepsy, are severely affected by health-related stigma and discrimination. Epilepsy is the most common serious chronic brain disorder, estimated to affect at least 10 million people in Africa. Guinea-Bissau is located in West Africa, and its population is mainly rural with very few health services available. Since the earliest times, Guinea-Bissau flora has constituted the main source of materials used in folk medicine and the local population, who is well versed in the uses of these plants and their properties. The aim of this study was to document the existing knowledge and practices related to the treatment of neurological disorders, namely epilepsy and seizures, in Guinea-Bissau and in other West African countries. The results presented from this study provide information not only on the specific plants used to treat neurological disorders, but also on social knowledge brought in by various ethnic groups, each one having its own culture, beliefs and ways of nature appropriation. Taking into account the existing knowledge on the medicinal properties of plants for treatment of neurologic disorders, it is believed that research in the areas of ethnomedicine and ethnopharmacology in Guinea-Bissau can bring promising results capable of adding value to the very rich natural resources of this country of West Africa.

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“…Different concentration of the extract was introduced into the wells equidistant from one another. The plates were then incubated at 37 °C for 24 h. [12].…”

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Preliminary Phytochemical Screening and in Vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Stem of the Herb Basella Alba L. Var Rubra (L.) Stewart (Family-Basellaceae)

Deka¹,

Borah²,

Dash³

et al. 2017

Int J Curr Pharm Sci

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Objective: To evaluate the antimicrobial activity ethanolic extracts of Basella alba L. var. rubra (L.) stewart (family-basellaceae) along with phytochemical analysis. Methods:The ethanolic extract of stems of the herb Basella alba L. var. rubra (L.) stewart (family-basellaceae) were prepared and analysed for phytochemical constituents using standard methods. The antimicrobial activity of the plant extracts were examined against 2 bacterial strains among one is gram positive and other is gram negative and2 fungal strains using agar well diffusion method. Results:The present study describes the phytochemical profile and antimicrobial activity of Basella alba L. var. rubra (L.) stewart. Preliminary phytochemical screening of the extract were carried out and it revealed the presence of carbohydrates, tannins, terpene, saponin. The presence of these bioactive constituents is associated with the antimicrobial activity of the plant. The extract solvated by ethanol showed varying levels of antimicrobial activity against the tested bacteria namely E. coli, S. aureus, and fungi namely Candida albicans and Trichophyton rubrum. The study showed that the extract has a marked Sensitivity towards antibacterial strains namely E. coli, S. aureus, and antifungal strain namely Candida albicans and Trichophyton rubrum. Conclusion:The present study concluded ethanolic extract of stem of the Basella alba L. var. rubra (L.) Stewart revels many phytochemicals such as carbohydrate, tenin, saponin etc. This extract was found to possess promising antimicrobial activity when compared with the standards.

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Antimicrobial activity of Guinea-Bissau traditional remedies

Cited by 96 publications

References 4 publications

Antimycoplasmal activity of some plant species from northern Nigeria compared to the currently used therapeutic agent

Antimycoplasmal activity of some plant species from northern Nigeria compared to the currently used therapeutic agent

Medicinal Plants Used to Treat Neurological Disorders in West Africa: A Case Study with Guinea-Bissau Flora

Preliminary Phytochemical Screening and in Vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Stem of the Herb Basella Alba L. Var Rubra (L.) Stewart (Family-Basellaceae)

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