Review of Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Lannea schweinfurthii (Engl.) Engl.

Maroyi, Alfred

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“…More illustratively, it could be argued that potential side effects of Bolebatša could cause the forgetfulness of other essential memories of the service users. Although the herb appears to be meaningful in the traditional healing enterprise, from the scientific paradigm it remains elusive regarding its efficacy, brain interaction sites and mechanism of action (Maroyi, 2019; Magwede et al , 2019). This therefore warrants further investigations on the herb or perhaps the traditional healing paradigm undergird by the philosophy of holism (Bouso and Sanchez-Aviles, 2020), could better account for the identified limitations.…”

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“…One medicinal plant noted for numerous health-care benefits in most regions of Africa is derived from Lannea schweinfurthii var. stuhlmannii (Maroyi, 2019). Lannea schweinfurthii is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree with hairy patches growing on its roots and belongs to the wild currant or Anacardiaceae family (Kotina et al , 2018; Magwede et al , 2019).…”

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“…Known as Bolebatša or vhulivhadza (literally meaning, the tree that helps with forgetfulness) among the Northern Sotho and VhaVenda people of South Africa, respectively (Magwede et al , 2019; Makgahlela and Sodi, 2019), the medicinal plant is used in mental health care. After being harvested, the indumentum or hairy-patches that grow on the roots of L. Schweinfurthii are dried, prepared and given to the bereaved to help them forget painful memories associated with death, therefore leading to psychological pain relief (Maroyi, 2019; Kotina et al , 2018; Magwede et al , 2019; Makgahlela and Sodi, 2019). It is well documented in bereavement, that the bereft are often left preoccupied with painful memories, thoughts and images of the deceased (Simon, 2013).…”

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“…While some researchers have suggested that some indigenous practices, including Bolebatša , could be working magically or on a placebo basis (Magwede et al , 2019; Makgahlela and Sodi, 2019), there seems to be a lack of research to support or refute these claims. Prevailing studies on Bolebatša tend to focus on the herb’s botanical properties, with little or no attention to its psychotherapeutic and ethno-pharmacological properties (Maroyi, 2019; Kotina et al , 2018). Generally, studies exploring herbal medicines used in mental health care are lacking.…”

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Using traditional medicine to help with bereavement loss and coping: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of traditional healers’ experiences

Makgahlela

Mabidilala

Lesolang

et al. 2021

JMHTEP

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Purpose In bereavement, memories of the loss, especially traumatic ones, can be distressful and complicate the grieving process. Although some conventional therapies have proven beneficial in lessening complicated bereavement, African indigenous methods used for the same purpose have not been well-documented. This study explored Northern Sotho traditional healers’ lived experiences regarding the medicinal benefits of Bolebatša when used in mental health-care. Design/methodology/approach Using interpretative phenomenological analysis, this study explored traditional healers’ (n = 19; 5 = males; females = 14; mean age = 65 years, SD: 11.6) experiences and their insights regarding the management of traumatic memories in bereavement. Participating healers were sampled using convenience and snowball strategies while data was collected using face-to-face dialogues, observations and a digital camera. Qualitatively derived data was transcribed and translated from the local language to English before it was analysed phenomenologically. Findings Data analysis resulted in four major themes: characterisation of Bolebatša as a herb used to manage mental and spiritual conditions; descriptions of the herb’s administration, dosage and related user health risk; perceived therapeutic benefits of the herb; and observed link between herbal medicine and African spirituality. The study findings suggest that the Bolebatša herb, derived from the tree scientifically called Lannea schweinfurthii is primarily used to induce forgetfulness of bereavement and trauma-related memories to enhance coping. Research limitations/implications Whilst this study illustrates the perceived healing benefits of Bolebatša in mental health care, it is noted that the findings may not necessarily be extrapolated to other contexts. Therefore, more studies are needed with the participation of traditional healers from different ethnic backgrounds to lend support to the present findings. Data from service users’ experience of traditional healing in conjunction with traditional healers would have further benefited this study. Practical implications The findings are important for mental health professions as they open avenues for other forms of treatment for mental conditions that also need attention. Equally, there is a need for western trained mental health-care practitioners and researchers to study indigenous knowledge systems of healing for reverse knowledge transfer purposes. Social implications The findings also call on governments, and in this context, the South African government, to recognise, support and empower traditional healers as important role players in primary mental health care. Collaboration between western mental health practitioners and traditional healers could indeed be one important strategy towards the relief of the overwhelmed mental health-care systems in low-and-middle-income countries such as is the case in South Africa. Originality/value The findings open new avenues to scientific explorations of the significance of traditional medicines in bereavement care and coping. More importantly, on the Bolebatša herb’s anti-depressive and memory altering effects in mental health care.

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Using traditional medicine to help with bereavement loss and coping: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of traditional healers’ experiences

Makgahlela

Mabidilala

Lesolang

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“…Methanol extract of Lannea schweinfurthii Engl., Anacardiaceae, stem bark shows strong antiviral activities against herpes simplex virus type 1, vesicular stomatitis virus T2, Coxsackie B2, and Semliki Forest A7 in a research carried out by Maregesi et al (2008). In vitro study conducted by Maregesi et al (2010), using the microdilution assay, also demonstrated the anti-HIV activities of aqueous and methanol extracts of L. schweinfurthii stem bark against human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1, IIIB strain) and type 2 (HIV-2, ROD strain) and established the superior efficacy of the 80% methanol extract (Maroyi 2019).…”

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Herbal Therapy: Pertinent Issues Relating to Toxicity and Standardization of Phytopharmaceuticals

Komolafe

Fatoki

et al. 2021

Rev. Bras. Farmacogn.

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virulent viral disease that has now become a public health emergency of global significance and still without an approved treatment regimen or cure. In the absence of curative drugs and with vaccines development still in progress, alternative approaches to stem the tide of the pandemic are being considered. The potential of a phytotherapeutic approach in the management of the dreaded disease has gained attention, especially in developing countries, with several claims of the development of anti-COVID-19 herbal formulations. This is a plausible approach especially with the increasing acceptance of herbal medicine in both alternative and orthodox medical practices worldwide. Also, the established efficacy of herbal remedies in the treatment of numerous viral diseases including those caused by coronaviruses, as well as diseases with symptoms associated with COVID-19, presents a valid case for serious consideration of herbal medicine in the treatment of COVID-19. However, there are legitimate concerns and daunting challenges with the use of herbs and herbal products. These include issues of quality control, unethical production practice, inadequate information on the composition, use and mechanisms, weak regulatory policies, herb-drug interactions and adverse reactions, and the tendency for abuse. This review discusses the feasibility of intervention with herbal medicine in the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to take proactive measures to protect public health by improving the quality and safety of herbal medicine deployed to combat the disease.

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Ezzat

Salem

Zayed

2021

Phytochemistry, the Military and Health

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Review of Ethnomedicinal, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Lannea schweinfurthii (Engl.) Engl.

Cited by 10 publications

References 73 publications

Using traditional medicine to help with bereavement loss and coping: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of traditional healers’ experiences

Using traditional medicine to help with bereavement loss and coping: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of traditional healers’ experiences

Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Herbal Therapy: Pertinent Issues Relating to Toxicity and Standardization of Phytopharmaceuticals

Plants against malarial and typhoid fever

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