Ethnobotanical studies of medicinal plants used in the management of diabetes mellitus in South Western Nigeria

Abo, K. A.; Fred-Jaiyesimi, Adediwura A.; Jaiyesimi, A. E. A.

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2007.09.005

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“…The use of a single plant in the treatment of multiple health conditions (at least 5 diseases) was also reported among traditional healers and plant users in Ethiopia [87], Algeria [56], and Uganda [75]. Ocimum gratissimum was used in the treatment of Diabetes mellitus in Nigeria [94] and Mangifera indica was used in the treatment of coughs, infertility, and convulsions in Uganda [75].…”

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Exploring Alternative Use of Medicinal Plants for Sustainable Weed Management

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This paper presents the first application of ethnobotanical studies to screen for allelopathic species among medicinal plants for sustainable weed management. This study assesses the possible relationship between ethnobotanical indices and allelopathy of medicinal plants. Ethnobotanical data were collected in 2016 by using semi-structured interviews with 140 informants in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality, Ghana. Data were analysed using statistical tool and ethnobotanical indices including use value (UV), Fidelity Level (FL), Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC). The Sandwich and Dish pack methods were respectively used to evaluate allelopathy through leachates and volatiles of collected samples. Ninety-five species belonging to 43 families are reported in this study, with leaves (52%) cited the most utilised plant part. Cleistopholis patens (UV = 0.54; FL = 90.7%; RFC = 0.37) and Ocimum gratissimum (UV = 0.37; FL = 38.4%; RFC = 0.35) were among the most cited species. Thirty-two species showed inhibition (≥49.3%) by leachates, while twenty-four species were found with potential volatile inhibitory compounds against lettuce radicle growth. There was a significant positive correlation (Pearson) between the UV and RFC of medicinal plants and allelopathy by leaf leachates (r = 0.639 **; p = 0.01 and r = 0.653 **; p = 0.01 respectively). This systematic documentation of medicinal plants in Ejisu-Juaben Municipality shows medicinal plants with ethnomedicinal values and potential allelopathy that can be utilised in sustainable weed control.

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Section: Ailments Treated By Medicinal Speciesmentioning

confidence: 95%

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“…It is a growing health concern worldwide. Increase in sedentary lifestyle, consumption of energy-rich diets, and obesity are some of the factors resulting the rise in the number of diabetics [2] . Diabetes is recognized as one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the world.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Diabetes is recognized as one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the world. While about 2.5-7% of the world's population has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, it is still expected to increase in future [2] . Despite the significant effect of the anti-hyperglycemic drugs and insulin sensitizers, side effects such as hypoglycemia at higher dose administration [3] , low oral bioavailability due to degradation in the stomach, inactivation and digestion by proteolytic enzymes in the luminal cavity, and poor permeability across the intestinal epithelium [4] , make it necessary to find other alternatives.…”

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Effects of hydro-ethanol extract of Citrullus colocynthis on blood glucose levels and pathology of organs in alloxan-induced diabetic rats

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Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease

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“…Studies have also shown that polyphenols in plants have bioactivities and these could be attributed to their antioxidant properties [13,17] . Abo et al [18] reported that plants used in ethno medicine possess hypoglycaemic properties.…”

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confidence: 99%