doi: 10. t. Business, Medicine. Feb 4, 2019 · Commonly used and mentioned medicinal plants used as African traditional medicines. J Altern Complement Med. e phenomenon is best explained by Possa and Khotso ( 39 ), who extensiv ely explored the practice of naming of ethnobotanical plants amo ng Basotho. The first group is the leaders of this research, China and India, with between 800 and 1100 publications per year. 1 In the African setting it may encompass local herbal medicines or products, indigenous healthcare practices (traditional bone setting), as well as imported complementary and alternative ER N E S T RU K A N G I R A , Co n s e r ve Africa International, Nairobi, Kenya. 2. On 31 August every year for the past two decades, we have marked African Traditional Medicine Day, to honour the integral role of traditional medicine in the health and welfare of generations of people on the continent. 56%) were the most used parts of medicinal plants. 25 years, 10:1 Feb 11, 2024 · Of the 61 plants identified, 89% were recorded for the first time as botanicals used for childhood-related diseases by traditional health practitioners. More than 1000 medicinal plants are used for Apr 27, 2022 · A review of medicinal plants in West Africa mentioned as part of ethnobotanical surveys for antiviral use within local populations and scientific investigations into possible antiviral properties showed that there are at least 124 species employed in West African traditional medicine (Table (Table1). E. hild mortality, combating HIV/AIDS, malaria and child malnutrition in Africa. On the other hand, health care delivery Mar 15, 2022 · Updates on African Traditional Medicinal Plants Research. African Traditional Herbal Research Clinic Newsletter. However, roots and leaves are the most commonly used plant. Jan 3, 2024 · The medicinal properties of T. 1). Review Article Available online through. The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science 583 (1):173-176. net ISSN 2229-3566. 1089/acm. 1177/000271620258300111. A. Herbalism is a traditional medicinal or folk medicine practice based on the use of plants and plant extracts. Keywords. Email lyndy . Fig. Google Scholar Natako L (2006) Honouring the African traditional herbalist. Source: Instagram. Apr 18, 2023 · The usage of A. In some countries, herbal medicines may contain, by tradition, natural organic or inorganic active ingredients that are not of plant origin (e. e. Ethnopharmacol. Traditional medicine, an art of treatment practices, strategies, knowledge, and beliefs including plant-, animal-, and mineral-based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual techniques, and workouts applied singularly or in combination to treat, identify, and prevent illnesses or uphold the well-being. Most of the plants found in Africa a r e endemic to that continent May 12, 2020 · The use of medicinal plants has been done since ancient times and may even be considered the origin of modern medicine. Plants growing in tropical or subtropical regions, such as in South Africa, produce important secondary metabolites as a protective mechanism, which could be used to target various factors that play a key role in carcinogenesis. The objectives of this study were to identify, document, and analyze the cultural significances of Jan 19, 2010 · PDF | On Jan 19, 2010, N. 24. Aug 12, 2013 · Medicinal plants will be useful for Maternal and Child health care, as essential drugs, in food and nutrition, for common illnesses and injury, for endemic infectious diseases, mental health and oral health. African Traditional Medicine is believed to promote spiritual and physical health and that this role is l. 22%) and leaves (30. Some secondary metabolites isolated from medicinal plants have been Nov 22, 2023 · medicinal plants in South Africa. Aug 8, 2023 · Seeds (47. sericea, one of the most significant plants used in traditional African medicine, have been shown to exhibit marked anti-fungal, anti-HIV, anti-cancer, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, lipolytic, antiparasitic, wound-healing, and anti-oxidant action . animal and mineral materials). Medicinal plants and awareness of traditional medicine knowledge contribute significantly May 24, 2022 · How changes in African traditional medicine research can benefit South Africa. Oct 30, 2019 · How to prepare traditional Umqombothi beer. China led the research from 1996 to 2010, and from this year to 2016, the leader was India, after which it returned to China. Jan 1, 2019 · Traditional medical practices can include plant, animal, and mineral-based medicines, massage, spiritual therapies, and a variety of other techniques unique to different regions and cultures. Indigenous traditional medicine Traditional and complementary medicine Aug 5, 2017 · Abstract. The local practitioners provided various traditional medications to their patients’ diseases Mar 20, 2021 · In this review, fifteen (15) ethnomedicinal herbs used in African traditional medicine from different countries in Africa which may be valuable in the prevention, treatment and management of coronavirus disease 2019 were identified (Table 1 and Fig. 1996 Fall;2 (3):365-72. agric. Medicinal Plants Used for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. A review of the traditional use of southern African medicinal plants to treat bacterial respiratory infections. Aug 12, 2019 · Abstract. In all countries of the world there exists traditional knowledge related to the health of humans and animals and traditional medicine might be considered as a solid amalgamation of dynamic medical known-how and ancestral Aug 27, 2007 · Research on Medicinal Plants and Traditional Medicine in Africa Author : Abayomi Sofowora Authors Info & Affiliations Publication : The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Research on medicinal plants and traditional medicine in Africa. Traditional medicine has been the dominant healthcare system in Africa before westernization, civilization and colonialism. Clinical practices of African traditional medicine. the treatmen t of human and livestock diseases in Ethiopia. The threat Jan 12, 2016 · Traditional medicine is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO, 1978a) as the sum total of. Recently, 10 African medicinal plants from Morocco showed noteworthy activities against SARS-CoV-2 (58). However, the traditional African philosophy of illness typically encompasses relations Medicinal Plants of the Maasai of Kenya: A Review. Authors: Nancy Romero-Daza Jul 28, 2023 · Mahomoodally MF (2013) Traditional medicine in Africa: an appraisal of ten potent African medicinal plants. Makunga published Medicinal Plants of South Africa | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate Jun 2, 2021 · However, poor toxicological documentation of plants used in folk medicines is the major limitation facing Africa traditional medicine, and this research gap has been the subject of active research lately . The vast majority of herbalists have no grade level (97%) and 78% are married. Apr 26, 2021 · Considering the framework of unveiling the role played by antiviral plants commonly used in Traditional African Medicine (TAM) in tackling deadly infectious diseases such as COVID 19, the traditional uses, bioactive metabolites, in silico, in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies as well as the sustainable use of these plants in African Jan 13, 2010 · However, in traditional herbal system denotes that a herb is a small, nonwoody, plant treasured for its medicinal, savory or aromatic functions. Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 March 2022) | Viewed by 57754. Aug 31, 2022 · African Traditional Medicine Day 2022. contain, as active ingredients, parts of plants, other plant materials or combinations thereof. Special Edition—HIV/AIDS. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. F. Introduction to Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in AfricaIn. Special Issue Editors. Designing Qualitative Research (6th ed) African Medicinal Plants May 12, 2020 · Temporal evolution on medical plants publications for Top 12 countries. 097 to 3. African traditional medicine is widely relied on in South Africa but better . The study recommends the development of a unique cost accounting model for use by traditional healers in South Africa through the integration of cost accounting principles for appropriate costing of products and services through the provision of accurate cost accounting information. Many African scholars have distinguished Oct 20, 2021 · From 1960 to 2019, over 110 000 studies on medicinal plants were published, highlighting a list of over 70 000 medicinal plants (Ghirga et al. Expand. African traditional medicine is a holistic health practice that uses indigenous herbalism combined with some aspects of spirituality. The supply of medicinal plant materials is further Sep 28, 2021 · This review provides a critical appraisal of the ethnobotanical uses of medicinal plants for the management of headache in Africa. The African Health Monitor [Internet]. mcgaw@up. Corpus ID: 220455953; Traditional Ethnoveterinary Medicine in East Africa: A Manual on the Use of Medicinal Plants @inproceedings{Dharani2015TraditionalEM, title={Traditional Ethnoveterinary Medicine in East Africa: A Manual on the Use of Medicinal Plants}, author={Najma Dharani and Abiy Yenesew and Ermias Aynekulu and Beatrice Tuei and Ramni Jamnadass and Ian K. We found evidence of 289 plant species used by the Maasai of Kenya in traditional medicine. used by man from the very early times of civilizations. ferox as a versatile traditional medicine has led to various commercial uses, and the plant is highly appreciated in the pharmaceutical, natural health, food, and cosmetic sectors. About 80% of the people in developing countries rely on folk medicines to treat different diseases because of indigenous knowledge, availability, and cost-effectiveness. Introduction. Medicinal and Industrial Crops Research focuses on the propagation, cultivation and processing of South African medicinal plants, especially those species that are highly utilised. Traditional Medicine (TM), a heritage of Africa, is still servicing approx. The primary The traditional application of medicinal plants as medicine is one of the key sources of health care in South Africa 16. 05), duration of use of local herbs Apr 2, 2011 · However, despite this programme in progress, the sector is plague with numerous constraints relating to the development of traditional medicine that can be summarised as follows: The lack of institutional support for production and dissemination of key species for cultivation; The low prices paid for traditional medicinal plants by herbal Dec 5, 2020 · In Africa, traditional medicine is culturally entrenched, accessible, and affordable, and serves as primary source for healthcare to more than 80% of the population across the continent. practices whether explicable or inexplicable used in diagnosing, preventing or eliminating a Nov 1, 2021 · Medicinal plants are widely used in traditional medicine in both underdeveloped and developing countries in the word until now. ATM is also known to provide mental health servi. Jan 1, 2018 · The use of medicinal plants as a fundamental component of the African traditional healthcare system is perhaps the oldest and the most assorted of all therapeutic systems. Oct 18, 2021 · Background Traditional medicine has remained the most affordable and easily accessible source of treatment in the primary healthcare system among communities unable to get modern medication. However, there is no currently available published study on Africa Oct 31, 2018 · Introduction. 2015. In this study a bibliometric study of all the works indexed in the Scopus database until 2019 has been carried out, analyzing more This lack of research on the cultural and spiritual aspects of South African medicinal plants is exacerbated by the continuous and entrenched view in the biological sciences that African traditional medicine is unscientific or irrational, as the following excerpt (Taylor, Rabe, McGaw, Jäger, & van Staden, 2001, p. Oct 28, 2020 · Limited ethnobotanical studies report the use of plants for cancer treatment in traditional medicine. Accordingly, 80 medicinal plant species were reviewed; leaves and roots are the main parts of the plants used for preparation of traditional medicines. 80% of the population of this huge continent There is potential for growth in the medicinal plant industry if optimum cultivation technologies such as hydroponics are implemented despite the perception that Africans have an ingrained traditional preference of wild harvested plants, on the contrary many Africans have no issues with cultivated medicinal plants. Traditional medicine is an important part of healthcare delivery in Africa. Due to the complex nature of SARS-CoV-2 and clinical presentation of COVID-19 Jul 12, 2022 · Materia medica, Vegetable -- Africa, Therapeutics -- Africa, Medicinal plants -- Africa, Traditional medicine -- Africa Publisher Chichester, West Sussex : New York : Wiley Collection internetarchivebooks; inlibrary; printdisabled Contributor Internet Archive Language English Item Size 863967484 Apr 1, 2014 · Despite the rich history of traditional medicine and biodiversity in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, few studies exist with regard to the use on traditional medicinal plants for Jan 1, 2013 · Traditional African Medicine (TAM): This AM system encompasses the use of indigenous herbal medicine, psychic healing and African spirituality, midwives, and herbalists. Sep 1, 2002 · Traditional Medicine in Africa. Constraints and challenges in relation to conservation, science and use of medicinal plants at the local level, the domestic drug production sector, marketing, safety and marketing are discussed. 2%) of the eleven in vitro studies determined minimum tolulope ashaolu. 2013. 365. J. Aug 31, 2023 · Plants have been emphasized in traditional medicine since 2600 BCE. 2021). September 2002. In South Africa the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Eastern Aug 29, 2022 · Research showed that about 80% of the African population use traditional medicines as a component of their primary healthcare in comparison with about 60% of the global population [2]. Although a substantial majority still rely on this kind of healing as their primary source of healthcare, the practice is fraught with a number of paradoxes. Medicinal plants also fit perfectly into the modelling for priorities in Primary Health Care as proposed by McDonald and Ollerenshaw (2011). 24) suggests: Jan 1, 2013 · The global market of herbal drugs is estimated to be about $60 billion per year, growing at a rate of 7%. Published 2004. ferox is the most often collected and sold wild species in South Africa. Aug 30, 2017 · Ethno botanical study on traditional medicinal plants were conducted between March, 2015 and January, 2016 in Chencha and Boreda districts, Southern Ethiopia and documented different types of Aug 29, 2023 · South Africa is rich in indigenous medicinal fauna and flora, with about 2,000 species of plants traded for medicinal purposes. Fungal respiratory infections and diseases are the cause of severe clinical challenges and mortality in patients with compromised immune systems. A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). 3. Methods We conducted a literature search of original articles examining TCAM use in SSA Mar 18, 2024 · Traditional African Medicine is more eclectic than other, more homogenized traditional wellness systems due to the diverse range of countries, cultures, religions, beliefs, effects of colonization, and indigenous wisdom practices throughout the continent. Sclerocarya Birrea (Anacardiaceae) Image: instgarm. The decoction is the most used method (71%) and the drink (45%) dominates Jan 1, 1998 · Currently, about 80% of South Africans use traditional medicine to meet their primary healthcare needs (Gqaleni et al. , and Ph. g. TLDR. 1). This chapter addresses the meaning, contributions, challenges and progress of traditional medicine as Sep 3, 2015 · It is estimated that 80% of the globe’s population relies on traditional medicines. Clinical signs of coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) such as lung injury, hyperglycemia due to diabetes, host iron and zinc depletion, hypoxia, immunosuppression, steroid Nov 4, 2015 · Ethnopharmacological relevance: The use of plant species for different therapeutic/medicinal purposes is well-entrenched in sub-Saharan Africa. Special Issue Information. Plant material in various stages of the production: from collection to point of use as a ready-to-use mixture. 021). , 2007;Mbatha et al. 29. DOI: 10. The traditional knowledge, uses, and economic contribution of medicinal and aromatic plants to the rural economy in the region were studied and the direct and indirect effects of the human activities on this region are discussed. Carpet plant ( Geranium incanum), common Nov 11, 2020 · A review of the traditional use of southern African medicinal plants for the treatment of selected parasite infections affecting humans. Mar 1, 1993 · Medicinal Plants in East and Central Africa: Challenges and Constraints. Special Issue 14; 2010:33-39. 1996. rgely associated with the use of medicinal plants (Ekeopara and Ugoha, 2017). estation, many of the medicinal plants and other genetic materials become extinct before they are even documented. This puts a lot of pressure on the medicinal plant resources, and it also threatens the existence of certain species [14]. For people living in the rural areas, traditional medicine is Jan 1, 2016 · Background: Traditional medicine plays a major role in the primary health care of many people living in rural areas. Additionally, South Africa is reputable for traditional healing using medicinal plants and it is estimated that over 27 million people in both townships and the rural communities prefer and rely on traditional medicine for Overview on Medicinal Plants and Traditional Medicine in Africa. Message of WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti. Mar 5, 2018 · Africa is home to an extensive and diverse medicinal plant life. Research articles published from 2010 (Jan) to 2021 (July) with keywords such as Africa, ethnobotany, headache, medicinal plant and traditional medicine were assessed for eligibility based on sets of pre-defined May 29, 2021 · 1. T he majority of people in Africa use plant based traditional medicines for treating illness and ailments. 63%) was administered through the oral route. This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemistry". In 1996, about 26,500 metric tons of medicinal and aromatic plant materials were exported to Europe. Jun 1, 2022 · Traditional medicine has remained the most affordable and readily available source of treatment for primary care in poor African communities. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 3:643–656. Most preparation of medicinal plants (90. E-mail: amoos@arc. Compounds of plant origin have been and still are an important source of compounds for drugs. D. Evidence is found of 289 plant species used by the Maasai of Kenya in traditional medicine, most of which were used to treat health conditions in the categories gastrointestinal and respiratory system disorders. Highly Influenced. tessmannii in Cameroon. 6. Traditional African medicine is a range of traditional medicine disciplines involving indigenous herbalism and African spirituality, typically including diviners, midwives, and herbalists. Two (18. Medicinal Plants and Traditional Medicine in Africa: Constraints and Challenges. P. Nox Makunga, Stellenbosch University. Despite the increasingly common practices of Mar 26, 2023 · Awareness of any medicine taken during pregnancy (OR=1. parts, with May 25, 2017 · Mahomoodally MF. application of herbalism combined with aspects of African spirituality (Helwig1). 4 Traditional medicine refers to any ancient and culturally based health care practice differing from scientific medicine and is largely transmitted orally by communities of different cultures. 1155/2013/617459 [Accessed: June 15, 2016] The practice of traditional medicine has always been popular in Africa though it remains largely sidelined from the formal healthcare system for various reasons, chief among them being the paucity of data on the safety, efficacy and quality of most medicinal plants; stigmatisation due to poor perceptions and attitudes; inadequate efforts to Makomane Taba. This includes commonly used herbs like Rooibos ( Aspalathus linearis ), Devil’s claw ( Harpagophytum procumbens ), Buchu Jan 1, 2021 · Conservation of traditional medicinal plants in Africa. Demand for medicinal plants is incre a s i n g in Africa as the population grows. Published Papers. Ethiopian indigenous people have a long history of traditional plant utilization for treating ailments. dissertations. Tel: +27 (0)12 808 8000. A total of over 400 scientific publications were reviewed to provide information regarding the traditional usage of medicinal plants and their potential into anticancer drug discovery. The medicinal plants used in Haut-Sassandra, the trees are mostly (76%) and the leaves are the most used organs (51%). com, @jacaverdepanc. www. In Africa, medicinal plants are harvested almost entirely from their natural habitats in the wild [7], [17]. Most species were used to treat health conditions in the categories gastrointestinal and respiratory system disorders. Birrea is regarded as a sacred tree in South Africa, both traditionally and also in modern times. Also known as the ‘Tree of Life’, the S. Dec 23, 2021 · Forty two African medicinal plants showed noteworthy activities against poliovirus and twenty four against HSV. [Google Scholar] Cock I. gestational age of initiating utilization of traditional medicine (0. Dawson}, year={2015}, url medicine”, “medicinal plants”, “cancer”, “South Africa”, “indigenous”, “traditional usage” and “ethnobotanical”. Abstract South Africa is fortunate to be Jul 1, 2013 · The pharmacopoeias of most African countries are available and contain an impressive number of medicinal plants used for various therapeutic purposes. , Van Vuuren S. Many of these medicinal plants including the endemic species are often harvested unsustainably from their Background The WHO estimates that a considerable number of people in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rely on traditional, complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM) to meet their primary healthcare needs, yet there remains a dearth of research evidence on the overall picture of TCAM utilisation in the region. 847;95%CI:1. 112; p=0. Aug 28, 2020 · Community-and research-based conservation mechanisms could be an appropriate approach for mitigating the problems pertinent to the loss of medicinal plants and their habitats and for documenting Mar 22, 2012 · Traditional medicine is one of the oldest health care systems that have been practicing by all human cultures from the beginning of mankind Rashida et al. Feb 4, 2019 · Traditional medicines in Africa: An appraisal of ten potent African medicinal plants. Environmental Science, Medicine. In South Africa, studies show there is one traditional healer for every 700 to 1200 patients. South Africa is a home to over 30,000 species of higher plants and 3,000 of Jun 2, 2021 · The African continent is naturally endowed with various plant species with nutritional and medicinal benefits. REGULATORY STATU S OF TRADI TIONAL The majority of women herbalists (97%) are between 41 and 50 years old. Organization/Univ ersity University of Pretoria. Aim of the review: To provide a critical and updated review of the enormous medicinal plant heritage in sub-Saharan Africa with regards to the abundance, importance, conservation status and potential means to help sustain their availability for future Feb 1, 2023 · A thorough review of historical records, southern African ethnobotanical studies and original research publications identified 149 medicinal plant species that are used in traditional southern African healing systems to treat oral infections and dental disorders (Table 1). Practitioners of traditional African medicine claim, largely without evidence, to be able to cure a variety of diverse conditions including cancer Sep 3, 2023 · Fungal infections are still most prevalent in the South African population. 2013;2013:617459; 5. (2013) on the bark of G. ac. Jun 1, 2022 · The traditional use of South African medicinal plants to treat parasite infestations is relatively well documented, and it is important to link these traditional uses to scientific evidence Nov 24, 2020 · ArunakumarN C and Ra njith Y, “ Preliminary Phytoc hemical Screening of M edicinal Plants used in Traditional Medicine ”, International Journal for Modern Trends in Science and T echnology , 6 Jan 16, 2019 · The main purpose of this review is to document medicinal plants used for traditional treatments with their parts, use, ecology, and quality control. In Nov 28, 2021 · The present study was carried out in three important regions of Algeria: North-West, Kabylia (Center), and Sahara (South) to 1) record the medicinal species used for medicinal purposes and the local therapeutic practices of traditional healers and 2) document the species newly reported as medicinal plants and new uses. Traditional medicines in Africa: An appraisal of ten potent African medicinal plants. Most medicinal plant materials are exported to Europe, with the rest to the United States and Asia. caÁkos Máthé, Mohamed Neffati, and Hanen NajjaaAbstract Natural substances of plant origin, have been. It involves the direct application of herbal remedies, animal parts, or mineral materials for healing purposes. 5 Traditional system of medicine is one of the centuries-old practice and long-serving Jan 1, 2008 · Traditional African medicine is a holistic discipline involving extensive. Table 1 presents some African plants that have been reported to have antibacterial activity. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. ijrap. More than 5,000 plant species from this enormous African resource are used in traditional Dec 27, 2019 · Relevant information on medicinal plants used by the Maasai of Kenya was extracted from journals, books, M. Dec 30, 2023 · Different parts of plants are used in traditional medicine for. Herbal medicine therefore is a natural remedy derived from herbs. Address Onderstepoort, South Africa. 2018; 220:250–264. 1. Traditional medicine has been accessible to millions of people worldwide and are prevalent in countries such as India, Pakistan, China, Korea, Africa, as well as South and Central America. This practice capitalizes on the rich biodiversity (plants and herbs) and effectively balance the relationship between man and nature, as well as indigenous Jul 12, 2022 · Africa is endowed with up to 45,000 plant species – about 25% of the world’s plant genetic resources. Extensive research studies have been conducted on the medicinal uses of African plants, however, the therapeutic Literature on traditional medicine in Africa is diverse and broad but most are country based, regional based or time based. Traditional, complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM) refers to a set of healthcare practices (indigenous or imported) that are delivered outside of the mainstream healthcare system. , 2012). The majority of medicinal Feb 1, 2011 · International Journal of Research in Ayurveda & Pharmacy, 2 (1), Jan-Feb 2011 103-110. , 2021) Medicinal plants would generally Sep 26, 2012 · Traditional medicinal plants are an important element of indigenous medical systems in China and rest of the world. 2020, International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development. 73, 74 Prior to the Jan 1, 2020 · Department of Paraclinical Sciences. za. Sc. Apr 1, 2022 · These results confirm the use of this plant species in traditional medicine in Central Africa and are consistent with those of Nyangono et al. Kofi B, Mhame PP, Kasilo OM. 31 August 2022. al hy at ep me tx ky ud kd ud