Traditional methods used in the treatment of ophthalmic diseases among the Turkana tribe in north west Kenya

Loewenthal, Ron; Pe'er, Jakob

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“…North-west Kenya Leaves crushed to powder and mixed with water. It is applied to eyes everyday until eye heals in purulent conjunctivitis Loewenthal and Pe'er, 1991 19. Caprifoliaceae Lonicera japonica Thunb.…”

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A review of plant species used to treat conjunctivitis

Sharma

Singh

2002

Phytotherapy Research

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Conjunctivitis is a major occular external infection in tropical countries. Although not a very serious disease, it gives much discomfort and sometimes leads to partial blindness or blindness due to corneal involvement. Conjunctivitis has been known to occur in epidemic proportions in different parts of the world, mainly African and Asian regions. The indigenous cure of conjunctivitis using herbal products has been popular for centuries. This paper is an attempt to compile information on plants mentioned as a cure for conjunctivitis during ethnobotanical surveys between 1933 and 2000. Plants mentioned as a cure in various systems of medicine, namely Siddha and Ayurveda, are also included.

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“…Mixed with water or saliva and applied to eye or crushed and applied to eyes Loewenthal and Pe'er, 1991 Physalis peruviana L.…”

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A review of plant species used to treat conjunctivitis

Sharma

Singh

2002

Phytotherapy Research

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“…In Somalia, paste from fresh root is applied on wounds to improve healing and to relieve pain; root powder boiled with cow milk and water is taken to treat tonsillitis; water extract of root is used as filtered drops to treat infections of the eye or ear; crushed root mixed with water and honey is taken as abortifacient; and an infusion of the root is used as a laxative [40,41]. In Kenya, root boiled in water is used as anti-helminthic [63] and to treat diabetes, high blood pressure, allergic disorders, and microbial infections of blood; to improve appetite; and to induce sleep when taken at a high dose [60]; broth from root is used for purposes of general body strength and health [52]; and leaves are used to treat ophthalmic diseases [64,65] and pneumonia [66]. Also, use of the plant as wild food is reported.…”

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Ethnomedicine and ethnobotany of Maerua subcordata (Gilg) DeWolf

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Background: Wild edible plants are valuable resources for improving food and nutritional security. Besides, they may provide important health benefits since the health-promoting components of plant-based foods usually exist at higher levels in wild plants. As a result, they are being sought as under-exploited potential sources of a health-promoting diet or a possible strategy to develop novel foods. In such exploration, ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal data offer a fundamental step. The present study provides ethnomedicinal data on Maerua subcordata (Gilg) DeWolf (Capparidaceae). Methods: The ethnomedicinal data was collected from the Kunama ethnics of northern Ethiopia via focus group discussion and oral interview. Supporting ethnobotanical data from relevant literature was also compiled and systematically reviewed. Results: The results show that M. subcordata tuber is used by the Kunamas to manage malaria, malaria symptoms (fever, pain, gastrointestinal disorders), and seasonal cough while leaves are used for wound healing. In east Africa, its triple potential use as water purifying agent, food item, and herbal medicine was specified. As a herbal medicine, the tuber is used to manage a wide range of disorders including pain, infections, wounds, diabetes, blood pressure, and loss of appetite. Its use as laxative and abortifacient was also indicated. Leaves are used to treat wounds and ophthalmic and respiratory problems. As a food item, fruits are eaten during times of both food scarcity and food abundance while the tuber is used as a famine food. Conclusion: In East Africa, M. subcordata represents a wild food and medicinal plant, which may be developed into a functional food.

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Medicinal Plants of the World, Volume 3

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Traditional methods used in the treatment of ophthalmic diseases among the Turkana tribe in north west Kenya

Cited by 11 publications

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A review of plant species used to treat conjunctivitis

A review of plant species used to treat conjunctivitis

Ethnomedicine and ethnobotany of Maerua subcordata (Gilg) DeWolf

Camellia sinensis

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