Medicinal plants used in the management of chronic joint pains in Machakos and Makueni counties, Kenya

Wambugu, S.N; Mathiu, Peter M.; Gakuya, D.W.; Kanui, Titus I.; Kabasa, John David; Kiama, Stephen G.

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2011.06.038

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“…However, oral application was the most commonly used route of administration. This is in agreement with the results of various ethnobotanical studies elsewhere (Mukazayire et al, 2011;Philander et al, 2011, Wambugu et al, 2011). The use of the oral route of administration did not come as a surprise because this is in line with orthodox medicine where the preferred route is frequently oral.…”

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The traditional use of plants to manage candidiasis and related infections in Venda, South Africa

Masevhe

McGaw

Eloff

2015

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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Ethnopharmacological relevance: This paper presents results of an ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used for the management of candidiasis and related fungal infections in the Venda area, South Africa. Materials and Methods:Ethnobotanical data about the uses of plants were gathered from eleven rural traditional healers using semi-structured interviews.Results: A total of 45 species belonging to 24 different families were identified, of which the dominant family was the Fabaceae with 13 species (28.9%) followed by the Asteraceae and Solanaceae with 3 species each (6.7 %). A total of 28 of these plant species (62.2%) have been shown to have anticandidal activity and 14 species (31%) have been recorded for antifungal uses in the literature. Amongst the 45 species recorded, 51% were trees, 33% were shrubs, and 16% were herbs. The most widely used plant species were Acacia caffra, Clerodendrum glabrum, Croton gratissimus, Elaeodendron transvaalense, Faurea saligna, Hippocratea longipetiolata, Osyris lanceolata, Richardia brasiliensis, Schkuhria pinnata, Schotia brachypetala, Spilanthes acmella, Strychnos potatorum, Vangueria infaustasubsp. infausta and Withania somnifera. The plant parts mostly used in the therapeutic preparations were roots (27.7%), bark (23.2%), and a combination of roots, bark (18.7%) and leaves (14.3%). Decoctions (44.4%), infusions (20%), macerations (17.7%), burning (11.4%) and paste (6.5%) were used. Most of the herbal remedies were administered orally. The main factors threatening the conservation status of these plants are unsustainable methods of harvesting, logging for firewood, building materials and crafts. Conclusion:The Venda area is rich in plant diversity and local indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants can play an important role as a model for low cost primary health care. Further studies are in progress to validate the indigenous plants recorded as traditional remedies in this area.

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Section: Plant Species and Their Familiessupporting

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The traditional use of plants to manage candidiasis and related infections in Venda, South Africa

Masevhe

McGaw

Eloff

2015

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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“…Stem bark as a stimulant and excitant (Muthee et al, 2011). The leaves, roots and stem bark in the management of chronic pain (Wambugu et al, 2011).…”

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“…Leaves used to treat malaria and wounds (Muthee et al, 2011) leaves and root juice applied topically to treat injured tissue (Wambugu et al, 2011) …”

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“…Infusion of stem bark and roots orally taken in the treatment of cancer (Ochwang'I et al, 2014), prostate and urinary tract infections (Wambugu et al, 2011) bark decoction management of back pain in women and treatment of HIV/AIDs (Njoroge and Bussman, 2009). …”

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“…Treat malaria 44 roots, stems, leaves and fruits in the management of gonorrhea, diabetes and endometritis (Wambugu et al, 2011).…”

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Medicinal plants used in the management of diabetes by traditional healers of Narok County, Kenya

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Karuri³

et al. 2017

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The Maasai community from Kenya is highly esteemed for their strong adherence to traditional cultures and ethno medicine. This is attributed to their age-old traditional mechanisms of passing down knowledge to the younger generation. Adoption to new socio-economic lifestyle and urbanization has been associated with development of diabetes, which has been reported among some indigenous pastoral communities in Kenya. Documentation of traditional methods of treatment and management of diabetes by the Maasai has not yet been reported, yet it is noteworthy. Thirty traditional healers from Narok County were purposively selected and interviewed about traditional knowledge of antidiabetic medicinal plants, parts used, preparation dosage and administration. A total of 14 antidiabetic plant species distributed within 13 genera and 12 families were identified and documented as herbal medicine used in the management of diabetes. The most highly cited plant species was Dovyalis abyssinica (20%), the plant family Flacourtiaceae and Rhamnaceae (2 plant species each) recorded the highest number of plant species while the most frequently used plant part was the roots (46%). Literature review revealed that some of the cited plants have known phytochemicals with antidiabetic activity; the study recommends further scientific investigation to validate their efficacy and safety.

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Peter

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Medicinal plants used in the management of chronic joint pains in Machakos and Makueni counties, Kenya

Cited by 81 publications

References 96 publications

The traditional use of plants to manage candidiasis and related infections in Venda, South Africa

The traditional use of plants to manage candidiasis and related infections in Venda, South Africa

Medicinal plants used in the management of diabetes by traditional healers of Narok County, Kenya

Bioactive Compounds of Amaranth (genus Amaranthus)

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