Phytochemical Analysis of Leaf, Stem Bark, and Root Extracts of <i>Cassia abbreviata</i> Grown in Zambia

Antibacterial activity of Cassia abbreviata oliv roots against Neisseria gonorrhoeae: A potential traditional medicine for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections

“…To this effect, there is a need for intensified research to identify novel antimicrobial compounds from natural products [22][23][24] . Cassia abbreviata (C. abbreviata) is one of the plants with vast medicinal values [25,26] .…”

“…Some studies have reported the potential use of the plant treatment of gonorrhoea [28] , increased sperm production [29] , and potential use in lung cancer and treatment of diabetes [30,31] . In Zambia, C. abbreviata is referred to as Umunsokansoka by the Bemba-speaking people, Matholisi or Mulesa by the Chewa-speaking people, and as Mululwe by the Ila-speaking people [24] . Traditionally, the roots are dried, dissolved in water and taken orally to treat sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhoea, as well as alleviate stomachaches and symptoms associated with pre-menstrual syndrome [24] .…”

“…In Zambia, C. abbreviata is referred to as Umunsokansoka by the Bemba-speaking people, Matholisi or Mulesa by the Chewa-speaking people, and as Mululwe by the Ila-speaking people [24] . Traditionally, the roots are dried, dissolved in water and taken orally to treat sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhoea, as well as alleviate stomachaches and symptoms associated with pre-menstrual syndrome [24] . The stem bark is also crushed, soaked in water taken orally to treat diarrhoea, and applied to help treat abscesses and many other types of skin lesions [24] .…”

“…Traditionally, the roots are dried, dissolved in water and taken orally to treat sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhoea, as well as alleviate stomachaches and symptoms associated with pre-menstrual syndrome [24] . The stem bark is also crushed, soaked in water taken orally to treat diarrhoea, and applied to help treat abscesses and many other types of skin lesions [24] . C. abbreviata grown in Zambia is a rich source of phytochemicals including tannins, flavonoids, glycosides, saponins, alkaloids, triterpenoids, and sterols which are thought to be responsible for its therapeutic indications such as gonorrhoea [24] .…”

“…The stem bark is also crushed, soaked in water taken orally to treat diarrhoea, and applied to help treat abscesses and many other types of skin lesions [24] . C. abbreviata grown in Zambia is a rich source of phytochemicals including tannins, flavonoids, glycosides, saponins, alkaloids, triterpenoids, and sterols which are thought to be responsible for its therapeutic indications such as gonorrhoea [24] . Studies have shown the antibacterial activity of C. abbreviata against specific pathogens [24,32,33] .…”