Plants used for treating respiratory infections in rural Maputaland, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

York, T.; Wet, H. de; Vuuren, Sandy van

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2011.03.072

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“…The practise is most influenced by local people's preference to use traditional medicine over allopathic medicine in the treatment of HIV/AIDS related symptoms because it is easily accessible. The study also confirmed that males are more reluctant in sharing their knowledge as compared to females (Masevhe et al, 2015, York et al, 2011.…”

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Invasive Alien Plants Used in the Treatment of Hiv/Aids-Related Symptoms by Traditional Healers of Vhembe Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mbambala¹,

Tshisikhawe²,

Masevhe³

2017

Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med

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Background: Invasive alien plants have been known to play an important role in the lives of rural communities with regard to food security, ornamental purposes, as well as primary healthcare. The study presents the results of data collected through a survey on the use of invasive alien plants in the treatment of HIV/AIDS related symptoms. Materials and Methods: Twenty-one traditional healers were interviewed using semi structured questionnaires. Parameters recorded during the interviews were local names, symptoms treated, plant parts used, life form and availability estimates of the plant species. Results: A total of 38 invasive alien plant species belonging to 23 families were recorded to be used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS related symptoms. The largest proportion of recorded invasive alien plants belonged to the family Asteraceae with 16%. Roots were the most frequently used parts constituting 35% followed closely by leaves with 34%. Wounds were the main symptoms treated with a proportion of 56% followed by gonorrhoea (20%). Conclusion: From the study, invasive alien plant species played a vital role in traditional primary healthcare. Despite their medicinal potential, it is recommended that traditional healers and community members be educated on the impact of invasive alien plants on biodiversity.

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Invasive Alien Plants Used in the Treatment of Hiv/Aids-Related Symptoms by Traditional Healers of Vhembe Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mbambala¹,

Tshisikhawe²,

Masevhe³

2017

Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med

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“…Worldwide infectious diseases are still the leading cause of death, especially in developing countries, claiming millions of lives yearly despite the enormous improvements made in human healthcare 11 . Respiratory diseases are second to cardiovascular conditions in terms of mortality, incidence, prevalence and costs.…”

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Antibacterial, antioxidant and hypoglycaemic effects ofThymus capitatus(L.) Hoffmanns. et Link leaves' fractions

Iauk

Acquaviva

Mastrojeni

et al. 2014

Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry

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The aim of this study was to examine the bioactivity of the methanol fraction (MF) and n-hexane fraction (HF) of Thymus capitatus leaves in relation to their constituents analysed by gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The effects of T. capitatus on the growth of pathogenic bacteria associated with respiratory diseases (13 gram-positive and 4 gram-negative) were determined using a microdilution method. The MF was particularly effective on Streptococcus pneumoniae and Moraxella catarrhalis. The antioxidant activity was evaluated by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl, 2,2 0 -azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid), ferric-reducing antioxidant power and b-carotene bleaching assays. A strong activity using b-carotene bleaching test was observed with the MF (IC 50 of 0.7 lg/mL after 30 min of incubation). In the hypoglycaemic test, a selective a-amylase inhibitory activity was detected with the HF begging the most active (IC 50 of 422.5 lg/mL). T. capitatus may represent a source of natural bioactive compounds.

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“…Of the six species, three were identified by respondents of age 78 and above only. This observation is attributed to the observation that parents and grandparents are reluctant to pass their knowledge of medicinal plant use to their offspring because they shun traditional medicine (York et al, 2011;De Wet and Ngubane, 2014). The respondents reported that they have learnt to use plant-derived preventive medicine from their parents and relatives.…”

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Indigenous plant-derived medicine used by ordinary community members other than traditional health practitioners for preventive health care in Mohlaletsi community in Limpopo province, South Africa

Rankoana¹

2016

Afr. J. Trad. Compl. Alt. Med.

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Background: Research on medical ethnobotany shows that ordinary community members in the rural areas have knowledge of selfpreventive care which is accomplished through administration of plant medicine to prevent the onset of disease and create a sense of well-being. Several medicinal plants and traditional medicines derived from them have been used to enhance resistance to several disease agents. The present study documented the indigenous plant-derived medicines used by Mohlaletsi community members to minimize the chances of contracting disease thus promoting good health and well-being. Materials and Methods: Structured interviews were used to collect data among 80 respondents purposely sampled to share knowledge about the use of indigenous plant-derived medicine for preventive health care. Results:The results of the study revealed six indigenous plant species belonging to six families identified as sources of medicine administered for preventive care of primary health care. Preventive medicine is prepared from the mixture of plant parts administered to limit susceptibility to disease and improve the general well-being. The medicine is repeatedly reported to promote good health and well-being of the children by limiting the children's vulnerability to disease and promote their welfare. Conclusion: Ordinary community members use plant-derived medicine to prevent attack by disease in an effort to promote good health and well-being. This type of preventive care may form the basis for community participation towards the achievement of primary health care needs in the rural areas.

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Plants used for treating respiratory infections in rural Maputaland, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Cited by 101 publications

References 75 publications

Invasive Alien Plants Used in the Treatment of Hiv/Aids-Related Symptoms by Traditional Healers of Vhembe Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Invasive Alien Plants Used in the Treatment of Hiv/Aids-Related Symptoms by Traditional Healers of Vhembe Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Antibacterial, antioxidant and hypoglycaemic effects ofThymus capitatus(L.) Hoffmanns. et Link leaves' fractions

Indigenous plant-derived medicine used by ordinary community members other than traditional health practitioners for preventive health care in Mohlaletsi community in Limpopo province, South Africa

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