Some herbal remedies from Manzini region of Swaziland

Amusan, Oluwole O. G.; Dlamini, Pricilla S.; Msonthi, Jerôme D.; Makhubu, L.P.

doi:10.1016/s0378-8741(01)00381-6

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“…As an example, Syzygium samarangense is used by the Philippines in the treatment of diarrhoea (Ghayur et al, 2006) and in Southern Africa, Syzygium cordatum is used for the treatment of stomach troubles, cold and fever and diarrhoea (Amusan et al, 2002;Samie et al, 2005;Mathabe et al, 2006). In the present investigation, the anti-Escherichia coli activity of Syzygium cordatum in combination with either Breonadia salicina or Ozoroa sphaerocarpa is reported.…”

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The anti-diarrhoeal properties of Breonadia salicina, Syzygium cordatum and Ozoroa sphaerocarpa when used in combination in Swazi traditional medicine

Sibandze

Zyl

Vuuren

2010

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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The anti-diarrhoeal properties of Breonadia salicina, Syzygium cordatum and Ozoroa sphaerocarpa when used in combination in Swazi traditional medicine

Sibandze

Zyl

Vuuren

2010

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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“…Arteriosclerosis, hypertension, and stress are among the circulatory ailments reportedly treated with Aloe spp. For example, a mixture of A. arborescens and A. maculata is administered for heart problems in Swaziland (Amusan et al 2002).…”

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Documented Utility and Biocultural Value of Aloe L. (Asphodelaceae): A Review

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Documented Utility and Biocultural Value of Aloe L. (Asphodelaceae): A Review. The genus Aloe L. (Asphodelaceae) comprises 548 accepted species, of which at least one-third are documented as having some utilitarian value. The group is of conservation concern due to habitat loss and being extensively collected from the wild for horticulture and natural products. Cultural value is increasingly important in the effective conservation of biodiversity. The present study evaluated the biocultural value of the known uses of Aloe, excluding the domesticated and commercially cultivated A. vera. Over 1,400 use records representing 173 species were collated from the literature and through personal observation; this paper presents a synopsis of uses in each of 11 use categories. Medicinal uses of Aloe were described by 74% of the use records, followed by social and environmental uses (both 5%). Species yielding natural products, notably A. ferox and A. perryi, were most frequently cited in the literature. Consensus ratios indicate that the most valued uses of Aloe are in medicine and pest control against arthropods and other invertebrates.

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“…Other chemicals in Aloe vera extracts such as lectins, arginine and β-carotene are anti-tumor agents and immune modulators (Amusan et al, 2002), but recently Aloe vera products were shown to cause a greater risk for colonic carcinogenicity (Yokohira, et al, 2009). Aloe vera decreases gastric acid secretion and confers gastro-protection from hydrochloric acid injury (Yusuf et al, 2004).…”

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The Effects of Crude Aqueous and Alcohol Extracts of <em>Aloe Vera</em> on Growth and Abdominal Viscera of Suckling Rats

Beya¹,

Davidson²,

Erlwanger³

2012

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

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The gastrointestinal tract of neonates is sensitive to dietary manipulations. When nursing mothers use Aloe vera, their babies are at risk of indirect exposure to Aloe vera via breast feeding or directly as health supplements. The effects of orally administered extracts of Aloe vera in unweaned rats were investigated. Six day old Sprague-Dawley rats were gavaged with aqueous or alcohol extracts of Aloe vera (low dose 50mg. kg -1 or high dose 500mg. kg) daily for eight days. All data were expressed as mean ± SD and analyzed by one way ANOVA. Pups receiving high doses of either extract had a significantly higher body mass gain than the group receiving lower dose (p < 0.05). Tibial length was significantly increased in the high dose aqueous extract group (15-26 %). The differences in growth could not be attributed to circulating insulin-like growth factor-1 as the levels were not significantly different. The caecum was significantly enlarged in the rats that received the high doses of both extracts. Although, there was no significant difference in the non-fasting plasma concentration of glucose and triglycerides, the hepatic lipid and glycogen content were significantly higher (p < 0.001) for the high dose aqueous extract group. The plasma alanine transaminase was not affected by the treatments, however the high doses of the extracts significantly increased plasma alkaline phosphatase activity. Short term administration of Aloe vera extracts resulted in growth promotion, enhanced hepatic storage of metabolic substrates, increased ALP possibly in relation to bone growth and caused hypertrophy of the caecum of neonatal rats. These effects need to be explored further to enhance animal production and health.

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Some herbal remedies from Manzini region of Swaziland

Cited by 62 publications

References 2 publications

The anti-diarrhoeal properties of Breonadia salicina, Syzygium cordatum and Ozoroa sphaerocarpa when used in combination in Swazi traditional medicine

The anti-diarrhoeal properties of Breonadia salicina, Syzygium cordatum and Ozoroa sphaerocarpa when used in combination in Swazi traditional medicine

Documented Utility and Biocultural Value of Aloe L. (Asphodelaceae): A Review

The Effects of Crude Aqueous and Alcohol Extracts of <em>Aloe Vera</em> on Growth and Abdominal Viscera of Suckling Rats

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