Drug Plants of Africa

Phytochemicals and plant growth inhibitory activity of Ageratum conyzoides L. leaves

“…This data hinted the compound to be henitriacontane. There is an identity between observed data and literature data for henitriacontane The compound L2 was therefore confirmed to be henitriacontane (2). This is the first report of characterization and isolation of henitriacontane from A. conyzoides leaves.…”

“…Ageratum conyzoides L. (Family Asteraceae) -with common name Ajgandha, Ghandhari, Sahadevi -is an annual herb with a long history of traditional medicinal used in many countries in the world, especially in the tropical and subtropical regions [I]. The plant has been used as purgative, febrifuge, treatment of ulcers and wound dressing [2]. In addition to its popular use for skin diseases and wound healing, a decoction of the plant is taken to treat diarrohea and to relieve pain associated with the navel in children [3].…”

A review of acacic acid-type saponins from Leguminosae-Mimosoideae as potent cytotoxic and apoptosis inducing agents

“…is a small tree growing in tropical aeras of Africa. It is known in Mali by the common local name of 'Samanéré', is one of the traditional Malian medicines prescribed for many illnesses (Kerharo and Adam 1974;Githens 1949;Hussein and Yankov 1986;Anderson et al 1987). The clinical use of the 'Improved Traditional Prescription', which is prepared with the roots of E. africana, suggested its effectiveness in hepatoprotection (Douaré, 1991), which was confirmed by biological data from a clinical trial carried out on 30 patients with viral hepatitis type B.…”

Analgesic and antiinflammatory activity in acute and chronic conditions of Trema guineense (Schum. et Thonn.) Ficalho and Trema micrantha Blume extracts in rodents

“…In Tanzania, the fruit and flowers of Tremu guineense were used in preparations of infusions, similar to tea, administered to children as a therapy for bronchitis, pneumonia and pleurisy (Bally, 1937); the bruised leaves, macerated in lemon juice and filtered, proved to be a valid remedy for cough, whereas the bark preparations were used as vermifuges and antidysenteries (Githens, 1948). The Bainouk and Peul-Firdou healers attributed diuretic properties to the extracts obtained from the leaves, whereas those obtained from twigs with leaves were considered to be decongestants and vermifuges; however, particular attention was counselled during administration, because, according to these healers, they had a pronounced emetic effect at high doses, while prolonged contact with the leaves caused dermatosis (Kerharo and Adam, 1974).…”