Antimicrobial and phytochemical screening of medicinal plants of the United Arab Emirates

Tanira, M. O. M.; Bashir, A. K.; Dib, Rabab A. El; Goodwin, Christopher; Wasfi, I.A.; Banna, N. R.

doi:10.1016/0378-8741(94)90033-7

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“…The plant is also used for treatment of venereal diseases in Zimbabwe (Maroyi, 2013). Grewia villosa has been studied for antidiabetic properties (Mondal et al, 2013), phytochemical composition (Bashir et al, 1982) and antibacterial activity (Tanira et al, 1994). …”

Section: Plants Used For Sexually Transmitted Diseasesmentioning

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Medicinal plant use of villagers in the Mopani district, Limpopo province, South Africa

Chauke

Shai

Mogale

et al. 2015

Afr. J. Trad. Compl. Alt. Med.

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Background: An ethno-medical survey of plants was conducted at Mashishimale village near Phalaborwa, in Limpopo Province (South Africa). Owing to high level of poverty and lack of proper daily operational healthcare facilities in certain parts of Mashishimale village, the use of plants as medicine persists. The aim of the study was to compile a list of medicinal plants used by traditional health practitioners for treatment of diabetes mellitus and other ailments. Materials and methods: Traditional health practitioners were identified using the snowballing sampling technique. Structured interviews were conducted and a list of medicinal plants compiled. Data collection included local names of the plants, the plant parts used in the traditional medicine, the disease treated by the plant-based remedies and the method of preparation of the medicines. Results and discussion: A total of 49 plants species belonging to 20 different families we identified. Plant parts used in preparation of remedies by practitioners are roots (51%), stem barks (30%) and leaves (19%). The most preferred methods of administration were boiling (74%) and infusion (12%). About 14 plants species were indicated for treatment of diabetes mellitus, while most plant species were indicated for sexually transmitted diseases, fertility and erectile dysfunction. Conclusion:The results of the survey indicate that plants play a significant role in primary healthcare of the community of Mashishimale Village. It would seem that a number of major diseases/ailments are treated by traditional methods. Scientific investigation is therefore needed to isolate active compounds and to determine safe dosages for treatment. These studies may guide the regulation of herbal medicine industry in South Africa.

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Section: Plants Used For Sexually Transmitted Diseasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Medicinal plant use of villagers in the Mopani district, Limpopo province, South Africa

Chauke

Shai

Mogale

et al. 2015

Afr. J. Trad. Compl. Alt. Med.

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“…Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) were determined by the agar dilution method (Anhalt and Washington, 1985;Rios et al, 1988;Tanira et al, 1994). Test mixtures were made by twofold serial dilution of stock solutions of the extracts with appropriate molten media, so that the final concentrations were 235 mg/ml, 118 mg/ml, 29 mg/ml, 15 mg/ml, 7.5 mg/ml and 3.6 mg/ml.…”

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In vitro antimicrobial activities of Acalypha ornate leaf extracts on bacterial and fungal clinical isolates

Emeka

Badger-Emeka

Fateru

2012

Journal of Herbal Medicine

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“…Phytochemical screening of the crude extract and fractions was carried out in accordance with standard test procedures (Chhabra et al, 1984;Tanira et al, 1994;Sandabe et al, 2006) to detect the presence of secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, terpenes, saponins, anthraquinones, sterols, resins and balsams.…”

Section: Phytochemistrymentioning

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Microencapsulation enhances the anti-ulcerogenic properties of Entada africana leaf extract

Obidike

Emeje

2011

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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Antimicrobial and phytochemical screening of medicinal plants of the United Arab Emirates

Cited by 28 publications

References 2 publications

Medicinal plant use of villagers in the Mopani district, Limpopo province, South Africa

Medicinal plant use of villagers in the Mopani district, Limpopo province, South Africa

In vitro antimicrobial activities of Acalypha ornate leaf extracts on bacterial and fungal clinical isolates

Microencapsulation enhances the anti-ulcerogenic properties of Entada africana leaf extract

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