Phytotherapeutic Information on Plants Used for the Treatment of Tuberculosis in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Joint Authors
Lawal, I. O.
Grierson, D. S.
Afolayan, Anthony Jide
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The current rate of deforestation in Africa constitutes a serious danger to the future of medicinal plants on this continent.
Conservation of these medicinal plants in the field and the scientific documentation of our knowledge about them are therefore crucial.
An ethnobotanical survey of plants used for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) was carried out in selected areas of the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
These areas were Hala, Ncera, Sheshegu, and Gquamashe, all within the Nkonkobe Municipality.
One hundred informants were interviewed.
The survey included the identification of scientific and vernacular names of the plants used for treatment of TB as well as the methods of preparation and administration, the part used, dosage, and duration of treatment.
The survey revealed 30 plants belonging to 21 families which are commonly used by traditional healers for the treatment of TB and associated diseases.
Of these plants Clausena anisata, Haemanthus albiflos, and Artemisia afra were the most cited.
The leaves were the most common part used in the medicinal preparations.
Our findings are discussed in relation to the importance of the documentation of medicinal plants.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lawal, I. O.& Grierson, D. S.& Afolayan, Anthony Jide. 2014. Phytotherapeutic Information on Plants Used for the Treatment of Tuberculosis in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1018985
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lawal, I. O.…[et al.]. Phytotherapeutic Information on Plants Used for the Treatment of Tuberculosis in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1018985
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lawal, I. O.& Grierson, D. S.& Afolayan, Anthony Jide. Phytotherapeutic Information on Plants Used for the Treatment of Tuberculosis in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1018985
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1018985