Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants of Tswapong North, in Eastern Botswana: A Case of Plants from Mosweu and Seolwane Villages

Ethnopharmacologicalrelevance: Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen (Polygalaceae) is a multi-purpose plant with a long history of use in African traditional medicine to treat various sexually transmitted infections, hernias, coughs, fever, ascariasis, constipation, headaches, rheumatism, stomach ache, malaria, tuberculosis, pain, epilepsy, pneumonia, skin infections, and it is also used as an aphrodisiac for men. The current paper provides an overview of the present phytochemistry, toxicology, ethnomedicinal uses and pharmacological properties of S. longipedunculata. Materials and methods:The information reported in this paper was collected from a literature search using various computerised databases including ScienceDirect, Moreover, the pharmacokinetic properties of extracts and compounds of the species need to be explored as there is insufficient data available on these aspects.

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“…Alternatively, a root decoction may be drunk in beer as an aphrodisiac (Motlhanka and Nthoiwa, 2013).…”

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Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen (Polygalaceae): A review of its ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological properties and toxicology

Mongalo

McGaw

Finnie

et al. 2015

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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“…The plant is used for treatment of diabetes mellitus, sexually-transmitted diseases, symptoms associated with AIDS, infertility and stomachache. In Botswana, C. abbreviata is used for treatment of snake bites (Motlhanka and Nthoiwa, 2013 …”

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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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“…In another perspective the aphrodisiac properties may be playing a role on the positive testicular parameters observed at 50 mg/kg. A root decoction may be drunk in beer as an aphrodisiac (Motlhanka and Nthoiwa, 2013).…”

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“…In Limpopo, the Venda people mix the powdered root with maize and sorghum beverages for sexually weak men (Togun and Egbunike, 2006). A root decoction may be drunk in beer as an aphrodisiac, for sexual impotence, toothache, fungal infections and malaria among other diseases (Maroyi, 2013;Ogunmefun and Gbile, 2012;Mongalo et al, 2015;Motlhanka and Nthoiwa, 2013). Moreover, the dried root is ground into powder, along with that of Parkia biglobosa and then taken with cow's milk as a sexual boost.…”

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Effect of Securidaca longepedunculata root-bark methanol extract on testicular morphometry of New Zealand rabbits

Chika¹,

Luka²,

Azubuike³

2017

J. Vet. Med. Anim. Health

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The aim of this work was to determine the effect of the root-bark extract of Securidaca longepedunculata in the improvement of fertility in buck rabbits as envisioned by morphometric indices of the testes. Testicular morphometry of New Zealand rabbits was studied following treatment with different doses of the extract. The extract was administered per os in three doses of 0, 50 and 100 mg/kg body weight to three treatment groups of rabbits A, B, and C respectively for 29 days in a completely randomized designed (CRD). Eighteen mature buck rabbits between the ages of 18 and 24 months and with initial body weight (1.1 to 1.9 kg) were used. Each group comprised of three rabbits replicated twice. After the period of treatment, rabbits were weighed and sacrificed. Mean absolute paired testes weight, testes length and testes width were obtained and expressed relative to body weight at sacrifice. The results showed a significant difference in the mean relative paired testes weight, testes length and testes width between groups (p<0.05). The treated group given 50 mg/kg body weight of the extract had the highest mean absolute and relative paired testes weight of 3.325 ± 0.1349 a g and 0.2098 ± 0.0139 a % with mean absolute and relative testes length of 2.4522 ± 0.0250 a cm and 0.1538 ± 0.0040 a %. While the group given 100 mg/kg body weight of the extract had the lowest values of 2.634 ± 0.2762 b g and 0.1565 ± 0.0124 b % with mean absolute and relative paired testes length of 2.1600 ± 0.0807 b cm and 0.1299 ± 0.0039 b % respectively. It was concluded that administration of the extract at 50 mg/kg body weight yielded higher testicular parameters of buck rabbits. It was recommended that the use of the extract in bucks should be done with caution in relation to dose and length of treatment and that a detailed research should be carried out to evaluate the semen quality of bucks treated with 50 mg/kg the extract.

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Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants of Tswapong North, in Eastern Botswana: A Case of Plants from Mosweu and Seolwane Villages

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Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen (Polygalaceae): A review of its ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological properties and toxicology

Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen (Polygalaceae): A review of its ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological properties and toxicology

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

Effect of Securidaca longepedunculata root-bark methanol extract on testicular morphometry of New Zealand rabbits

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