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Ethnobotanical study of food plants used in traditional medicine in ... link.springer.com Nov 26, 2025 19 facts
referenceEffoe et al. (2020) conducted an ethnobotanical study of food plants used in traditional medicine in the maritime region of Togo, published in the International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences.
procedureThe semi-structured ethnobotanical survey asked respondents three specific questions: (1) Are you aware of any food plants that are employed in the context of traditional medicine? (2) Could you please specify which organs are used and how they are used? (3) Could you please provide examples of the diseases that are treated with these plants?
claimThe plant species Mangifera indica was the most frequently cited taxon in the study, reflecting its multifunctional role in nutrition and traditional medicine.
measurementLeaves were the most commonly used plant parts in the traditional medicine practices of Quitexe, Angola, accounting for 43.62% of usage.
claimThe prevalence of anaemia treatment in Quitexe aligns with broader ethnobotanical trends in sub-Saharan Africa, where anaemia, respiratory infections, gastrointestinal disorders, and metabolic conditions are commonly managed through traditional medicine.
claimThe study titled 'Ethnobotanical study of food plants used in traditional medicine in the municipality of Quitexe, Angola' received ethical clearance from the Ethics Committee of the National Scientific Council, Ministry of Higher Education, University, Scientific Research and Innovation of the Democratic Republic of Congo under reference number 005/PMT/CSN/RDC/023.
claimThe prominence of tisanes in the study area is consistent with ethnobotanical research in Mediterranean and North African regions, where herbal infusions are deeply embedded in traditional medicine and daily dietary practices, as noted in studies [51, 52].
referenceFabaceae species are valued in traditional medicine due to their phytochemical richness, specifically the presence of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, and coumarins, as noted in the source cited as [31].
referenceNargawe et al. (2023) published 'Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in traditional medicine in Africa' in Plant Sci Arch, documenting traditional medicinal plant usage.
measurementThe field survey identified a total of 57 plant species used in traditional medicine, which belong to 30 botanical families, 19 orders, and two classes.
claimThe article 'Ethnobotanical study of food plants used in traditional medicine in the municipality of Quitexe, Angola' is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
claimThe relatively high Medicinal Use Index (MUI) values for cultivated or semi-domesticated species like Spondias dulcis, Psidium guajava, and Persea americana suggest these plants are integrated into both traditional medicine and local agroforestry systems.
referenceThe book 'Medicinal plants and traditional medicine in Africa' was published by Spectrum Books in Ibadan in 1993.
referenceThe article 'Ethnobotanical study of food plants used in traditional medicine in the municipality of Quitexe, Angola' is authored by M. Mawunu, N. Mampasi, M. de Carvalho, and others, and was published in the journal 'Discover Social Science and Health' in 2025.
claimIn Mbanza Ngungu, Democratic Republic of Congo, haemorrhoids, hernia, and sexual impotence were identified as the most prevalent conditions treated with traditional medicine.
referenceVan Andel and Carvalheiro (2013) investigated the reasons why urban citizens in Suriname use traditional medicines.
claimThe plant species Mangifera indica, Mondia whitei, and Vitex madiensis are employed in nutrition, traditional medicine, and ritual practices.
claimAnnona stenophylla, Spondias dulcis, and Lippia multiflora are used in traditional medicine to treat digestive system conditions and general symptoms including anaemia, diarrhoea, fatigue, and stomach pains.
claimFood therapy is a fundamental aspect of rural communities and traditional medicine in Angola.
Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ... link.springer.com Nov 5, 2025 15 facts
claimTraditional medicine systems, including acupuncture, Ayurveda, Unani practices, and various indigenous healing methods, remain significantly relevant in developing countries and are increasingly embraced in industrialized nations as complementary and alternative therapies.
claimFoliar components and essential oils of medicinal plants are utilized in culinary applications for flavor, fragrance, and preservation, in addition to their usage in traditional medicine according to Singh et al. (2025).
claimEthnobotany is a scientific field used to document traditional knowledge systems regarding plant utilization and to develop systematic inventories of botanically important species used in traditional medicine globally.
claimTraditional medicine serves as the most readily available and economically feasible healthcare option for large population segments in developing nations, highlighting disparities in access to modern pharmaceutical interventions (Che et al. 2024).
referenceBose S, Datta R, and Kirlin WG (2021) conducted toxicity studies related to medicinal plants as part of a comprehensive approach to the evidence-based validation of traditional medicines.
referenceSun, Shahrajabian, and Cheng (2021) reviewed fenugreek cultivation, covering its historical aspects and applications in traditional medicine and modern pharmaceutical science.
claimTraditional medicine remains the primary healthcare option for a significant portion of Africa’s population, especially in rural areas where access to modern medical facilities is limited.
claimModern African healthcare systems are increasingly integrating traditional medicine with conventional medical approaches to create comprehensive healthcare delivery models.
referenceThe integration of traditional medicine with modern healthcare systems has impacted healthcare delivery in Africa, as noted by Kendi (2024).
referencePatel K and Patel DK (2024) published an update on the therapeutic potential and biological importance of Phellodendrine in traditional and modern medicines.
referenceBanerjee (2024) authored an introduction to ethnobotany and traditional medicine in the book 'Traditional resources and tools for modern drug discovery: ethnomedicine and pharmacology'.
referenceM. I. Dalamagka (2024) discusses the integration of traditional medicine into modern health care systems in the International Journal of Science and Research Archive.
claimThe World Health Organization recognizes traditional medicine as a valuable component of global healthcare strategies and endorses an integrative approach to its use.
referenceMonib PNAW published a 2024 paper on the role of plants in traditional and modern medicine.
referenceSaggar et al. (2022) reviewed the opportunities and challenges associated with traditional and herbal medicines.
Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 5 facts
measurementApproximately 85% of the populace in developing nations utilizes traditional medicine, predominantly herbal medicines.
claimQuave (2016) posits that traditional medicine is a valuable source for discovering new solutions to combat antimicrobial resistance, specifically regarding antibiotics derived from nature.
claimKarunamoorthi et al. and Jamshidi-Kia et al. indicated that humans have utilized plants with medicinal properties as the foundation of traditional medicine to treat diseases worldwide.
perspectiveThe World Health Organization (2023) states that traditional medicine has a long history of contributing to conventional medicine and continues to hold promise.
claimEthnopharmacology is an interdisciplinary domain that integrates botany, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, anthropology, archeology, history, and languages to systematically observe, describe, and investigate traditional medicine.
Pharmacological Uses of New Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal ... academia.edu 4 facts
referenceFabricant and Farnsworth (2001) published 'The value of plants used in traditional medicine for drug discovery' in Environmental Health Perspectives, asserting the significance of traditional medicinal plants in the drug discovery process.
referenceMahomoodally (2013) provided an appraisal of ten potent African medicinal plants used in traditional medicine.
claimThe resurgence of interest in traditional medicine is driven by the emergence of multidrug-resistant infections and the rising costs associated with drug development.
referenceThe book 'The Basic Handbook of Indian Ethnobotany and Traditional Medicine [Volume: 2]', edited by Akhil Pandey, provides information on Indian ethnobotany and traditional medicine practices.
Advances in Pharmacognosy for Modern Drug Discovery and ... jbph.org 4 facts
referenceThe article 'Traditional medicines and globalization: the future of ancient systems of medicine' published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine in 2013 discusses the future of ancient systems of medicine in the context of globalization.
referenceMarco Leonti and Laura Casu discussed current and future perspectives in ethnopharmacology regarding traditional medicines and globalization in a 2013 article published in Frontiers in Pharmacology.
referenceThe World Health Organization published guidance on integrating traditional medicine into national health systems in July 2024.
referenceThe World Health Organization published a review of progress regarding traditional medicine in the South-East Asia Region covering the period 2014–2019 on March 29, 2021.
Medicinal Plants and Traditional Uses and Modern Applications jneonatalsurg.com Mar 17, 2025 3 facts
referenceAhmad, I., & Mehmood, Z. (2017) published research regarding the bioactive compounds of medicinal plants and their uses in traditional medicine.
referenceBalunas and Kinghorn (2019) published a review titled 'Medicinal plants: Their role in traditional medicine and modern drug development' in Phytotherapy Research.
procedureIn traditional medicine systems, medicinal plants are typically utilized in the form of decoctions, infusions, poultices, or extracts, with specific dosage instructions determined by experienced practitioners.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Goba District Southwest ... nature.com Jul 29, 2025 3 facts
claimIn the Bench Maji Zone and Soro District of Ethiopia, Solanum nigrum is utilized for its nutritional and health benefits, particularly within traditional medicine.
claimIn the Midakegn District of Central Ethiopia, the plant species Phoenix Reclinata Jacq is highly regarded for its utility in construction materials and traditional medicine.
claimSolanum nigrum L. plays a primary role in traditional medicine, a finding confirmed by multiple studies.
Medicinal plants meet modern biodiversity science - OUCI ouci.dntb.gov.ua 3 facts
claimFabricant et al. (Environ. Health Perspect., 109, 69) argue that plants used in traditional medicine have value for drug discovery.
claimSaslis-Lagoudakis demonstrated that phylogenies reveal the predictive power of traditional medicine for bioprospecting.
claimDichrostachys cinerea is used in traditional medicine to treat infections, inflammatory disorders, pain, respiratory disorders, and reproductive health disorders.
Vernonia amygdalina: a comprehensive review of the ... frontiersin.org 3 facts
referenceAgbankpé A. J., Bankolé S. H., Dougnon T. J., Yèhouénou B., Hounmanou Y. M. G., and Baba-Moussa L. S. published a study in 2015 comparing the nutritional values of Vernonia amygdalina, Crateva adansonii, and Sesamum radiatum as vegetables used in traditional medicine for treating bacterial diarrhoea in southern Benin, published in Food and Public Health, volume 5, issue 4, pages 144–149.
claimVernonia amygdalina is used in traditional medicine to treat diarrhea, diabetes, wound healing, tonsillitis, evil eye, retained placenta, headache, eye disease, intestinal parasite, bloating, hepatitis, toothache, anthrax, malaria, urine retention, gastritis, stomach disorders, and snake bites.
claimVernonia amygdalina, commonly known as bitter leaf, is used globally as a traditional medicine, with various parts including leaves, roots, seeds, shoots, and stems utilized to treat common illnesses, according to Ugbogu et al. (2021).
A Comprehensive Review on the Therapeutic Properties of ... traditionalmedicine.actabotanica.org 2 facts
claimEchinacea (Echinacea purpurea) is a flowering plant native to North America that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to boost the immune system.
claimGinseng (Panax ginseng) is a perennial plant found in Asia and North America used in traditional medicine to promote vitality and well-being.
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Traditionally Used ... heraldopenaccess.us 2 facts
claimThe global market for traditional medicine is expected to continue growing.
referenceThe World Health Organization (WHO) defines traditional medicine as a set of knowledge, skills, and practices derived from the theories, beliefs, and experiences of various cultures, used to maintain health and to prevent, diagnose, improve, or treat physical or mental illnesses.
Investigation Utilization of Medicinal Plants: From Historical ... sciltp.com 2 facts
referenceThe World Health Organization published the 'WHO Global Report on Traditional and Complementary Medicine 2019' regarding the status of traditional and complementary medicine.
referenceThe World Health Organization (WHO) published the 'WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy: 2014–2023' to outline global strategies for traditional medicine.
Pharmacological Uses of New Bioactive Compounds from Medicinal ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
referenceSarkar, B., Polley, S., Halder, N.C., Biswas, G., Das, N., Ganguly, S., & Madhu, N.R. (2023) conducted a survey of medicinal plants on the Acharya Prafulla Chandra College campus, published in 'The Basic Handbook of Indian Ethnobotany and Traditional Medicine' [Volume: 2], pages 172-223.
Revolutionizing drug discovery from natural products: The roles of ... sciencedirect.com Dec 23, 2025 1 fact
claimNatural products and their derivatives have historically played a crucial role in drug therapy, particularly within the context of traditional medicine.
Wild edible plants for food security, dietary diversity, and nutraceuticals frontiersin.org Nov 27, 2025 1 fact
referenceMorgado et al. (2018) reviewed the use of Arbutus unedo L. (strawberry tree) from traditional medicine to potential applications in modern pharmacotherapy in the 'Journal of Ethnopharmacology'.
Nutritional potential of underutilized edible plant species in coffee ... link.springer.com Apr 23, 2021 1 fact
claimIn the Yayu forest region, community members identify 94 edible plant species that are primarily collected while performing agricultural, forestry, or traditional medicine gathering activities.
Ethnomedicinal Properties of Wild Edible Fruit Plants and Their ... mdpi.com 1 fact
claimWild edible fruit plants possess nutritional value and medicinal properties, and they have been widely used in traditional medicine to treat ailments.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com Feb 5, 2026 1 fact
claimCommunities in the Shabelle Zone rely on natural vegetation for food, livestock forage, and traditional medicine, particularly during drought periods.
Medicinal Plants and their Traditional Uses - Open Access Pub openaccesspub.org 1 fact
measurementApproximately 75% of people with HIV/AIDS in San Francisco, London, and South Africa use traditional or alternative medicine.
Ethnobotanical and Food Composition Monographs of Selected ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
claimIn traditional medicine, Arbutus unedo fruits are used as antiseptics, diuretics, and laxatives, while the leaves are used for their diuretic, urinary antiseptic, antidiarrheal, astringent, depurative, and antihypertensive properties.