Ethnobotanical investigation on medicinal plants in Algoz area (South Kordofan), Sudan

Issa, Tahani Osman; Mohamed, Yahya Sulieman; Yagi, Sakina; Ahmed, Reem Hassan; Najeeb, Telal Mohammed; Makhawi, Abdelrafie M.; Khider, Tarig Osman

doi:10.1186/s13002-018-0230-y

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“…Similar results were reported from different parts of Ethiopia (Kidane et al 2018;Lulekal et al 2008;Lulekal 2013;Yineger 2005). Most medicinal species were found in natural vegetations (wild) in agreement with previous reports (Awas & Demissew 2009;Gebrehiwot 2010;Issa et al 2018;Kidane et al 2018;Lulekal et al 2008;Yineger 2005) and also indicating the fact that there is high need to conserve and sustainably manage forest ecosystems and grasslands to ensure availability of these medicinal plants for current and future generations.…”

Section: Discussion 41 Medicinal Plants Diversity and Habitats Compsupporting

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Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants in Nagelle Arsi District, West Arsi Zone of Oromia, Ethiopia

2019

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Ethnobotanical study was conducted in Nagelle Arsi District, Ethiopia with the objective of identifying and documenting medicinal plants, associated indigenous knowledge and ethnobotanical practices of local communities. Household survey using semi-structured interviews, key informant interview, group discussions, field observations and market survey methods were used for data collection. A total 17 kebeles (smallest administrative unit) out of the 34 in the District were selected for this study, from which 90 informants for the household survey were interviewed. Eight key informants per each site were selected following purposive sampling method. Qualitative and quantitative statistical methods, priority ranking, paired comparison, direct matrix ranking, informant consensus and percentage distribution were used for data analysis. A total of 102 medicinal plants belonging to 85 genera and 55 families were collected and identified including four endemic plants to Ethiopia. The finding indicated that 65 species were used for treating human diseases, 31species for both human and livestock diseases and 7 for livestock diseases. Species used for treating cancer, blood pressure, malaria, diabetes, hemorrhoids and prostate problems were identified and documented. Seventeen medicinal plants were found to be wild edibles. Commonly used plant parts were leaves followed by roots and barks. The common routes of administration were oral followed by dermal. It was concluded that although the District was rich in medicinal plants, these species have been under serious threat due to agricultural expansion, deforestation, forest degradation and over harvesting for different purposes including firewood collections. Therefore, urgent conservation measures applying in-situ and ex-situ methods and strengthening sustainable management of natural forest were recommended.

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Section: Discussion 41 Medicinal Plants Diversity and Habitats Compsupporting

confidence: 90%

Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants in Nagelle Arsi District, West Arsi Zone of Oromia, Ethiopia

2019

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“…Schltr [42] Asparagaceae Sansevieria dawei Stapf [38] Asparagaceae Sansevieria trifasciata var. trifasciata [10] Asteraceae Bidens pilosa L. [42] Asteraceae Asteraceae, Convolvulaceae, Fabaceae, and Myricaceae were cited in Kenya [17] and Tanzania [77], Meliaceae in Ghana [78], Fabaceae in Rwanda [79], Asparagaceae, Leguminosae, and Menispermaceae in Sudan [80], Acanthaceae, Apocynaceae, Asteraceae, Capparaceae, Cariaceae, Combretaceae, Convulaceae, Ebenaceae, Eurphorbiaceae, Fabaceae, Malvaceae, Meliaceae, and Poaceae in Ethiopia [81] and Pakistan [82], Fabaceae, Aristolochiaceae, and Lamiaceae in Djibouti [83] and Nigeria [84], Melastomataceae and Menispermaceae in Cameroon [85]. Acanthaceae, Apocynaceae, Asteraceae, Euphorbiaceae, Fabaceae, Moraceae, Rubiaceae, and Rutaceae were cited in India [86,87], Bangladesh [88,89], and Central America [90].…”

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Antivenin plants used for treatment of snakebites in Uganda: ethnobotanical reports and pharmacological evidences

Omara¹,

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Openy³

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Trop Med Health

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Snakebite envenomation is a serious public health concern in rural areas of Uganda. Snakebites are poorly documented in Uganda because most occur in rural settings where traditional therapists end up being the first-line defense for treatment. Ethnobotanical surveys in Uganda have reported that some plants are used to antagonize the activity of various snake venoms. This review was sought to identify antivenin plants in Uganda and some pharmacological evidence supporting their use. A literature survey done in multidisciplinary databases revealed that 77 plant species belonging to 65 genera and 42 families are used for the treatment of snakebites in Uganda. The majority of these species belong to family Fabaceae (31%), Euphorbiaceae (14%), Asteraceae (12%), Amaryllidaceae (10%) and Solanaceae (10%). The main growth habit of the species is shrubs (41%), trees (33%) and herbs (18%). Antivenin extracts are usually prepared from roots (54%) and leaves (23%) through decoctions, infusions, powders, and juices, and are administered orally (67%) or applied topically (17%). The most frequently encountered species were Allium cepa, Carica papaya, Securidaca longipedunculata, Harrisonia abyssinica, and Nicotiana tabacum. Species with global reports of tested antivenom activity included Allium cepa, Allium sativum, Basella alba, Capparis tomentosa, Carica papaya, Cassia occidentalis, Jatropa carcus, Vernonia cinereal, Bidens pilosa, Hoslundia opposita, Maytensus senegalensis, Securinega virosa, and Solanum incanum. There is need to identify and evaluate the antivenom compounds in the claimed plants.

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“…Of the nine Cymbopogon species present in Sudan, two, C. schoenanthus (L.) Spreng. In Sudanese traditional medicine, the aerial part of C. schoenanthus is used as stomachache (El Ghazali, El-Tohami, & El-Egami, 1994), antispasmodic (Suleiman, 2015), and to treat diabetes (Issa et al, 2018). Chiov.…”

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“…(commonly known as nal) are of economic importance (Modawi, Magar, Satti, & Duprey, 1984). In Sudanese traditional medicine, the aerial part of C. schoenanthus is used as stomachache (El Ghazali, El-Tohami, & El-Egami, 1994), antispasmodic (Suleiman, 2015), and to treat diabetes (Issa et al, 2018). Inflorescence of C. nervatus is used for the treatment of kidney pains and urethritis (El-Kamali, Hamza, & El-Amir, 2005) and the leaves against indigestion, as carminative and tonic (El-Kamali & El-Khalifa, 1999).…”

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Chemical profile, antiproliferative, antioxidant, and enzyme inhibition activities and docking studies of Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.) Spreng. and Cymbopogon nervatus (Hochst.) Chiov. from Sudan

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Essential oils from the inflorescence of Cymbopogon schoenanthus and C. nervatus growing in Northern Sudan were examined for their chemical composition, antiproliferative activity against human breast carcinoma and human colon adenocarcinoma cell lines, antioxidant activity (phosphomolybdenum, antiradical, reducing power, and ferrous chelating), and enzyme inhibition activity against acetylcholinesterase butyrylcholinesterase, tyrosinase, α-glucosidase, and α-amylase. In silico study on the inhibition of tyrosinase and α-amylase was also performed. Piperitone (59.1%) andisomers of para-menthadienols (35.3%) were the main compounds in C. schoenanthus and C. nervatus oils, respectively. Oil from C. nervatus possessed higher antioxidant activity than that from C. schoenanthus except for its metal chelating ability.Both oils showed high antiproliferative activity. In silico study showed that transp-mentha-2,8-dien-1-ol and piperitone (both isomers) revealed the best docking scores for α-amylase and tyrosinase, respectively. In conclusion, oils from these two Cymbopogon species could be new natural agents with functional properties for food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. Practical applicationsRecently, there is a growing tendency to replace synthetic oils by natural ones in the cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical products. In this context, we investigated the chemical characterization and biological activities of two Cymbopogon species essential oils (C. schoenanthus (L.) Spreng. and C. nervatus). Antioxidant capacity, enzyme inhibition, and antiproliferative effects were tested for biological activities. Chemical characterization was identified by GC-MS. Based on our findings, the Cymbopogon species may be utilized as sources of natural bioactive agents in food industries. K E Y W O R D Santioxidant, antiproliferative, chemical profile, Cymbopogon, enzyme inhibition

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Ethnobotanical investigation on medicinal plants in Algoz area (South Kordofan), Sudan

Cited by 65 publications

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Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants in Nagelle Arsi District, West Arsi Zone of Oromia, Ethiopia

Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants in Nagelle Arsi District, West Arsi Zone of Oromia, Ethiopia

Antivenin plants used for treatment of snakebites in Uganda: ethnobotanical reports and pharmacological evidences

Chemical profile, antiproliferative, antioxidant, and enzyme inhibition activities and docking studies of Cymbopogon schoenanthus (L.) Spreng. and Cymbopogon nervatus (Hochst.) Chiov. from Sudan

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