The use of ethnobotanicals in the management of inflammation in Nigeria: a review

Abstract

Inflammation, one of the leading health issues in recent times call for concern. Many plants used

Evaluation of in vitro antimalarial activity of <i>Citrus aurantifolia</i> (CHRISTM.) and <i>Ziziphus mauritiana</i> (LAM) using heme polymerization inhibition assay

“…The use of plant-based medicines to treat malaria and other diseases is still important and practiced in Nigeria and other parts of African countries, mostly in the rural areas due to high cost and unavailability of patented drugs Olanlokun et al (2017), many plant parts such as leaves, stem-bark, roots, fruits, seeds, flower have bioactive properties to various degrees or concentration which also reflects in their therapeutic efficacy (Fasola and Iyamah, 2014). Phytochemical constituents are known to possess medicinal properties, and antiinflammatory, diuretic, anticancer, antidiabetic, antifungal, antimalarial and antidiarrhea activity (Palejkar et al, 2012), anticholinestrase, radical scavenging, antisplasmodic, anticoagulant, antifungal, antihypertension, anti-lipidemia, antioxidant, antiplatelates, and anti-parasitic (Narang and Jiraungkoorskul, 2016).…”

Allamanda cathartica: A Review of the Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Biotechnology

“…The following are synonyms: (in Australia) Allamanda [25]; (in Bangladesh) Allamanda [32], Allokananda [23], and Fok Kaia [33]; (in Brazil) Buiussu, Carolina [34], Alamanda, Cipó-de-leite, Dedal-de-dama, Alamanda-amarela, Alamanda-de-flor-grande, Guissú, Quatro-patacas-amarelas [35], Golden trumpet, Yellow Bell, and Buttercup flower [30]; (in Cuba) Flor de barbero, Barbero loco, Flor de mantequilla, Jazmín de la tierra [10], and Jazmín de Cuba [36]; (in El Salvador) San José [6,37]; (in France) Jasmin dÁmarilla [20]; (in French Guiana) Orélie de la Guyana [20]; (in Guatemala) Amanda, Butter cup, and Campana [5]; (in Hawaii) Lani-ali’I and Allamanda [13]; (in India) Jaharisontakka, Pilikaner, Pivikanher [20], Almanda, golden trump vine, [38], Haldhia phool [39], Ghonta phool [40], and Golden trumpet [41]; (in Indonesia) Bunga Terompet [16]; (in Malaysia) Jamaican sunset [42]; (in Mexico) Berta, Cuernos de chivo, Chicliyo [2], and San José [6,37]; (in Nigeria) Allamonda, Yellow allamanda, Golden trumpet [43], Nkutu [44], and Ako-dodo [45]; and (in Thailand) Golden trumpet [21].…”

“…In traditional medicine, A. cathartica is indicated for various treatments in many parts of the world: as an antifungal (United States, Caribe [3], and Bangladesh [23]), antiviral (United States and Caribbean [3]), anticancer (Malaysia [46]), and cathartic (India [20] and Bangladesh [23]) or to treat colic (India [47]) or diabetes (India [48]). It is also used as a diuretic and an emetic (India [38]); for the treatment of fever (India [39] and Brazil [34]), hydragogue ascites (India [20] and Bangladesh [23]), hypertension (the Philippines [49] and Bangladesh [23]); to improve blood circulation (Indonesia [16]); and to reduce inflammation (Nigeria [43]). It is also used to treat jaundice (Suriname [8], Brazil [34], and Malaysia [46]), laxative (India [38], Suriname [8], and Nigeria [44]), and Malaria (Nigeria [45], Suriname, [8], Philipphines [20], Malaysia [46], and Brazil [34]).…”