A Quantitative Ethnopharmacological Documentation of Natural Pharmacological Agents Used by Pediatric Patients in Mauritius
Joint Authors
Mahmudi, M. Fawzi
Sreekeesoon, D. Priyamka
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The pediatric population constitutes the most vulnerable patients due to a dearth of approved drugs.
Consequently, there is a pressing need to probe novel natural pharmacological agents in an endeavour to develop new drugs to address pediatric illnesses.
To date, no studies have explored the use of natural therapies for pediatric health care in Mauritius.
Parents (n=325) from different regions of the island were interviewed.
Quantitative indexes such as fidelity level (FL), informant consensus factor (FIC), and use-value (UV) were calculated.
Thirty-two plants were reported to be used by pediatric patients.
Gastrointestinal disorders (FIC=0.97) encompassing regurgitation, infantile colic, and stomach aches were the most common ailments managed with herbs.
Matricaria chamomilla used for infantile colic and its pharmacological properties has previously been documented for pediatric patients.
Product from A.
mellifera (UV = 0.75) was the most utilized zootherapy for managing cough.
Most plants and animal products reported in this study have bioactive constituents supported by existing scientific literature but their use for the pediatric population is scant.
The present ethnopharmacological study has opened new perspectives for further research into their pharmacology, which can subsequently support and facilitate timely pediatric medicinal product development.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mahmudi, M. Fawzi& Sreekeesoon, D. Priyamka. 2014. A Quantitative Ethnopharmacological Documentation of Natural Pharmacological Agents Used by Pediatric Patients in Mauritius. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448593
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mahmudi, M. Fawzi& Sreekeesoon, D. Priyamka. A Quantitative Ethnopharmacological Documentation of Natural Pharmacological Agents Used by Pediatric Patients in Mauritius. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448593
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mahmudi, M. Fawzi& Sreekeesoon, D. Priyamka. A Quantitative Ethnopharmacological Documentation of Natural Pharmacological Agents Used by Pediatric Patients in Mauritius. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448593
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-448593