Ethnobotanical Knowledge of Jute (Corchorus olitorius L.) in Benin

Adebo, Habib O.; Ahoton, Léonard E.; Quenum, Florent; Adoukonou‐Sagbadja, Hubert; Bello, Daouda Orou; Chrysostome, C. A. A. M.

doi:10.9734/ejmp/2018/43897

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“…The leaves and fruits may be dried as a mode of preservation for further use whereas the seeds are crushed to form a powder which is used as a herbal tea. This too agrees with the findings in Benin and Bangladesh (9,29).…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Most of the study participants reported using the leaves whereas a few use fruits and seeds of the plant for the different medicinal 6 applications. This is in line with other findings in Bangladesh (9) and in Benin (29). In this study, the leaves were often boiled and eaten as part of their daily food.…”

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confidence: 91%

“…This too could be attributed to the anti-inflammatory properties of C. olitorius (27). Interestingly, the uses of C. olitorius in the current study (treating joint pain and stiffness) were partly contrary to its uses in other places for example Benin where the plant is mostly used for cardiovascular and gastrointestinal ailments as well as fever, malaria and female infertility (29). Perhaps Ugandan natives have not been keen enough to observe the effect of C. olitorius in these conditions.…”

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confidence: 53%

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Traditional uses of Corchorus olitorius L in Oyam District, Northern Uganda: A cross-sectional ethnobotanical survey

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Background: Corchorus olitorius L is a naturally growing green leafy vegetable used for various medicinal purposes worldwide. Several studies conducted elsewhere indicate that the plant is used for treating cardiac insufficiency, infertility, wounds, malaria, typhoid fever, female and ulcers. However, in Uganda most studies that define medicinal plants do not reveal Corchorus olitorius L as being one of them. As a result, there is dearth of documented information regarding its medicinal benefits in the country. In order to bridge this gap, we conducted a study to establish the traditional medicinal uses of Corchorus olitorius L in Oyam District, Northern Uganda.Methods: We employed an ethnobotanical survey using quantitative approach of data collection and analysis. We randomly sampled 246 participants from 40 villages and four sub counties from Oyam district. Data was collected using an interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed for descriptive statistics using SPSS v20 software.Results: We collected a total of 239 valid questionnaires giving a response rate of 97 %. The study found out that 231 (96.7%) of the participants ate Corchorus olitorius L whereas 185 (77.4%) used it for medicinal purposes. Interestingly, they used it mainly for treatment of joint difficulties (58.12%) and gastrointestinal disturbances (31.19%). Conclusion: Corchorus olitorius L is predominantly used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of joint and gastrointestinal complications.

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Traditional uses of Corchorus olitorius L in Oyam District, Northern Uganda: A cross-sectional ethnobotanical survey

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“…In Zimbabwe, the plant is used for backaches (47) which is in agreement with the nding of the current study since the study participants reported using the plant for body aches. However, most of the ndings of the current study about Corchorus spp are contrary to its uses in other places like Benin where the plant is used for cardiac insu ciency, fever, malaria, female fertility, ulcerations and gastrointestinal problems (48). This could be due to failure to recognize the effects of C. Olitorius in these conditions by Ugandans.…”

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Traditional Medicinal vegetables in Northern Uganda. An ethnobotanical survey.

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Anyolitho

Amanya

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Background A wide range of indigenous vegetables grow in Uganda especially during rainy seasons but scarcely during droughts, except those that are commercially grown. Although a number of these vegetables have medicinal values, they have not been satisfactorily studied besides conservation. Therefore, we conducted an ethnobotanical cross-sectional survey in Northern Uganda in order to document traditional vegetables and their medicinal values. Methods An ethnobotanical survey was conducted in Northern Uganda using both qualitative and quantitative data collection approaches to data collection and analysis. Data was collected using semi-structured, interviewer-administered questionnaires following international ethical codes and key informant interviews using well developed key informant guides. A total of 244 individuals participated in the study. Results The study documented forty five (45) traditional vegetables in Northern Uganda, out of which fifteen (15) also served as folk medicine. These included: Amalakwang (Hibiscus sabdariffa), Akeo (Gynandropsis gynandra), Alaju (Asystasia gangetica), Otigo (Corchorus spp.), Ocwica (Cucubita maxima), and Bojo (Vigna unguiculata) among others. The disease conditions managed using traditional vegetables in the study area included: gastrointestinal, reproductive, musculoskeletal complications as well as non-communicable diseases.Conclusion Northern Uganda has numerous traditional vegetables with medicinal benefits such as gastrointestinal, reproductive and musculoskeletal abnormalities. The community obtains vegetable leaves from the backyard and stews them for the medicinal purposes. However, there was no specific dosage administered. Therefore, we recommend studies to standardize the dosages and verify in laboratory models the efficacy of these vegetables.

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“…Indeed, the effect of Tahiti acid lime and Sour orange on the causal agent of malaria (Plasmodium falciparum) has been clinically proved (Addae-Kyereme et al, 2001;Weenen et al, 1990). Associated with Jute mallow (Corchorus olitorius), citrus cultivars are thought to treat malaria and typhoid fever (Adebo et al, 2018).…”

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Citrus in Benin Republic: past, present, and future challenges

Afloukou¹,

Zinsou²,

Önelge³

2020

Citrus Res. Technol.

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Citrus is a magnificent crop fruit globally known for its nutritional, industrial and medical properties. The crop is characterized by an abundant yield and is then a consistent cash provider around the world. Unfortunately, the crop fruit has been facing increasing biotic, abiotic and technical constraints in Benin Republic. Citrus production is in jeopardy in the country. This situation may turn into a nightmare if no actions are undertaken to mitigate those constraints. This paper provides an overview of the past and current research and knowledge linked to citrus production in the Benin Republic in order to point out gaps that should be filling-up for its sustainable production. It also intends to stimulate future research activities for better citrus production. Index terms: abiotic constraints, climate change, diseases, pests, and yield. Citrus em Benin: passado, presente e desafios futuros RESUMO Os citros são frutas magníficas e conhecidas em todo o mundo por suas propriedades nutricionais, industriais e medicinais. A produção de citros é caracterizada como abundante em todo o mundo, portanto, é uma fonte consistente de divisas internacionalmente. Infelizmente, a produção de citros enfrenta restrições bióticas, abióticas e de manejo, crescentes em Benin. A produção de citros está em risco no país. Essa situação pode se transformar em um pesadelo se nenhuma ação for realizada para mitigar suas restrições. Este artigo oferece uma visão geral das pesquisas anteriores e atuais e do conhecimento vinculado à citricultura em Benin, a fim de apontar lacunas que devem ser preenchidas para sua produção sustentável. Também visa estimular futuras atividades de pesquisa para uma melhor produção de citros. Termos de indexação: restrições abióticas, mudanças climáticas, doenças, pragas e produtividade. Afloukou et al.

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Ethnobotanical Knowledge of Jute (Corchorus olitorius L.) in Benin

Cited by 30 publications

References 17 publications

Traditional uses of Corchorus olitorius L in Oyam District, Northern Uganda: A cross-sectional ethnobotanical survey

Traditional uses of Corchorus olitorius L in Oyam District, Northern Uganda: A cross-sectional ethnobotanical survey

Traditional Medicinal vegetables in Northern Uganda. An ethnobotanical survey.

Citrus in Benin Republic: past, present, and future challenges

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