Recipes and Treatments in Traditional Herbal Medicine to the Kaamba Community of Madingou, Congo

Kimpouni, Victor; Mamboueni, Josérald Chaîph; Lenga-Sacadura, Marie-Yvette; Mikoko, Elie Nsika

doi:10.9734/ejmp/2017/35096

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“…All the phytotherapeutic quotations found in the Kouni ethnic-linguistic community are a fraction of the range of known medicinal uses in Congo and elsewhere, including the ethnic-linguistic groups in their geographical area (Raponda-Walker and Sillans, 1961; Bouquet, 1969; Adjanohoun et al., 1988; Lavergne and Véra, 1989; Hecketsweiler et al., 1991; Kimpouni, 1999; Kimpouni et al., 2012). The variations observed in uses, modes of preparation and administration, diseases and symptoms treated are none other than those specific to the socio-cultural base (Betti et al., 2013a, 2013b, 2013c; Kimpouni et al., 2007; 2017, 2018). The unanimity of use of the majority of these plants at the scale of their distribution, by peoples of different and varied mores, can be cited as indisputable proof of their benefits.…”

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“…By associating allochthones and autochthonous plants in therapeutic uses, the Kouni ethno-linguistic community values concomitantly the intrinsic values and those acquired secondarily, during meetings with other populations. These mechanisms allow the enrichment of the socio-cultural base and consequently the transfer of knowledge between communities (Kimpouni et al., 2017, 2018).…”

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“…These ecosystems and their flora are subject to the harmful effects of human activities on a recurrent basis. In addition to the industrial exploitation of timber that degrades the forest, slash-and-burn agriculture coupled with violent bush fires, which systematically occur at the end of the dry season, is one of the factors that most transform landscapes and permanently affect flora (Kimpouni et al., 2017, 2018; Bergonzini, 2004). In addition to these facts, the collection of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) for commercial purposes to supply the city of Nkayi is a growing activity in the study area since the opening on the Pointe-Noire - Brazzaville highway.…”

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“…The data of the literature made it possible to make an inventory of the ethnobotanical studies in general and particularly phytotherapy, in Congo and in our zone of study (Bouquet, 1969; Raponda-Walker and Sillans, 1961; Adjanohoun et al., 1988; Kimpouni and Motom, 2012; Kimpouni et al., 2017, 2018). They also provided information on the status (autochthonous or exotic) of inventoried species, their phytogeographic distribution, known uses within their range.…”

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“…Currently, traditional knowledge is disappearing for several reasons (lack of writing, the rural exodus, and the disappearance of the elderly ...). The increasingly influential influence of worldly habits are factors favoring the decline of the endogenous knowledge of various traditional societies on the use of biodiversity (Kimpouni et al., 2017, 2018). Thus, in Africa "An old man who dies, it is a whole library which burns".…”

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Ethnobotanical and phytotherapeutic study from Kouni community of the sub-prefecture of Kayes (Bouenza – Congo)

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The ethnobotanical and phytotherapeutic study conducted in Mvouandzi (4°10′00″ S, 13°25′00″ E), sub-prefecture of Kayes (Bouenza - Congo), is based on the floristic inventory, the personalized interviews and focus groups. The target population, aged between 15 to 70 years or more, is divided into 3 age groups, and consists of 46 informants (12 men and 34 women) who possess the plant secrets. The floristic inventory lists 60 useful species, corresponding to 53 genera and 35 families. The medicinal cohort is associated with 109 recipes and 57 diseases and symptoms. Classified as a sphere of diseases and symptoms, infectious and parasitic diseases predominate (27.11%) and retain 30.27% of recipes. All organs (vegetative and generative) intervene in the daily satisfaction of the needs of the populations. Ethno-sociological analysis reveals that the level of endogenous knowledge is proportional to the subjects' age and in this matter, women by virtue of their role as manager and guardian of morals, excel in the exploitation of empirical knowledge. Data on the value of ethnobotanical use, the informant consensus factor and the level of fidelity show that these plants are strongly involved in the primary care of this society. Notwithstanding the inseparable link between man and his environment, the value associated with this biodiversity, the socio-cultural foundation of the Kouni ethnic-linguistic community, is inevitably eroded. The reasons for this are the rural exodus, the main corollary of which is the ageing of the population, and the effects inherent in the construction of physical communication infrastructures.

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Ethnobotanical indicator values of Non-Timber Forest Products from the Djoumouna peri-urban forest in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

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A study of the relationship between man and his environment was carried out in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo in the peri-urban forest of Djoumouna. Socio-economic and ethnobotanical surveys conducted among the human populations in riparian areas were supported by direct field observations and a review of the literature. Data were collected from a 2 km zone of influence around the Djoumouna forest. The group of survey participants, organized into four age groups, included all socio-professional categories and was made up of 143 heads of household. The survey participants were of both genders and ranged in age from 15 to over 45 years old. Ethnobotanical indicators were used as data analysis tools, specifically, ethnobotanical use-value, survey participant consensus factor, and level of fidelity. This study identified 13 plant species and more than 14 animal taxa as Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) of animal and plant origin. Most of the taxa listed are used in traditional foods and/or phytotherapy. The low values of some ethnobotanical indicators show that these NTFPs, which are not highly sought after and valued by the population, are also rare in this peri-urban ecosystem. This observation is also valid when considering the involvement of survey participants by age group. However, the survey participant consensus factor reflects a unanimity of traditional exploitation of these NTFPs within the society. The analysis of the ethnobotanical data clearly show a difference in the level of exploitation of NTFPs between genders with men having more interest in finding and using NTFPs. Finally, the study indicates (i) gender specialization is associated with NTFP activities and exploitation, and (ii) a progressive erosion of traditional knowledge is occurring between age groups.

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Le genre Solanum est l'un des plus importants de la flore du Sénégal tant par sa richesse spécifique que par sa valeur socio-économique. Cependant, si les espèces cultivées font l’objet d’étude sous diverses formes, les sauvages sont fréquemment éliminées. L’étude vise à renseigner sur la chorologie, l’écologie et les usages des espèces sauvages apparentées de légumes feuilles cultivées. Des enquêtes ont été menées auprès des populations et les résultats obtenus ont été complétés par la recherche bibliographique et les informations mentionnées dans les parts d’herbier. L’étude révèle que ces espèces occupent des milieux divers. Au Sénégal, elles sont présentes dans toutes les zones agroécologiques avec une grande diversité dans la zone des Niayes. Elles se rencontrent aussi bien en milieux arides où la végétation est de type steppe qu’en milieux humides composées principalement de savanes et affectionnent mieux les sols ferrugineux tropicaux. L’étude ethnobotanique réalisée a révélé cinq types d’utilisation : médicinale (47,87%), alimentaire (27,66 %), culturelle (14,89%), fourragère 8,51% et artisanale 1,06%. Les organes affectés à ces utilisations sont la feuille (43,36%) suivie de la racine (30,97%), du fruit (24,78%) et de la tige (0,88%). La connaissance des espèces favorise une meilleure valorisation de celles qui vivent dans des écosystèmes en proie à une forte urbanisation.

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Recipes and Treatments in Traditional Herbal Medicine to the Kaamba Community of Madingou, Congo

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Ethnobotanical and phytotherapeutic study from Kouni community of the sub-prefecture of Kayes (Bouenza – Congo)

Ethnobotanical and phytotherapeutic study from Kouni community of the sub-prefecture of Kayes (Bouenza – Congo)

Ethnobotanical indicator values of Non-Timber Forest Products from the Djoumouna peri-urban forest in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

Chorologie, Ecologie et Usages des espèces sauvages apparentées aux légumes feuilles cultivées du genre Solanum L. au Sénégal : Cas de la zone des Niayes

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