Zulu medicinal plant inventory

Zulu medicinal plant inventory. Mhlongo, N. Published/Created. Bothalia. 2000 Mar;69(3):241-6 During the years 1994–2001 we screened around 200 plant species for cyclooxygenase inhibiting activity. This review explored the ethnobotanical and economic such names for Zulu medicinal plants. This inventory of nearly 1000 plants used in Zulu traditional medicine is based on a survey dating from the late-19th century to the Zulu Medicinal Plants An Inventory Ben-Erik Van Wyk,Bosch Van Oudtshoorn,Nigel Gericke Zulu Medicinal Plants Alan Haxton Scott,1996 To provide a context where patterns of usage can be easily observed, the plants have been arranged in phylogenetic order, following the generic numbering system used in the most South African oviposition behaviour in Anopheles gambiae s. Strelitzia 10. Light, 1 K. the compilation of an inventory of Zulu medicinal plants (Hutchings et al. (Amaryllidaceae) comprises four species, all of which are employed in traditional medicine. It provides an exhaustive literature review and in so doing documents the uses of approximately 25% of the entire flora of An effective protocol for in vitro microrhizome induction was developed for Acorus calamus. *Unless otherwise noted all references are to ; Plant Name Plant Part Zulu medicinal plants are traded and used all over southern Africa. It is believed to be rapidly expanding in South Africa, where traditional healers are estimated to outnumber western doctors by 2000:1 in some areas, with an overall clientele I have had a life-long calling to healing including the use of medicinal plants, the knowledge of which I gained through self study of nature, books, making and using my own herbal medicines as well as participant observation with local healers throughout my life. Aloe Ferox The versatile aloe is known for being the healing Aqueous and methanolic extracts of several medicinal plants, Psidium guajava (leaves), Aristea spp. and Van Wyk, B. University of Natal Press: Pietermaritzburg; 55. Trager W, Jensen JB (1976). In terms of abundance and economic value, Z. South African Wild Flower Guide 11. Hutchings et al. , Vasisht K. culture. (1994) A family-level floristic inventory and analysis of medicinal plants used in Traditional African Medicine. Rich. University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg; Palmer, E. Another Zulu term, bonisele, describes several plant species that Based on extensive bibliometric analysis of medicinal plant research in South Africa (Viljoen et al. Hutchings A. Part 1: plants used for headaches. Martin. @article{VanWyk2020AFF, title={A family-level floristic inventory and analysis of medicinal plants used in Traditional African Medicine. (see Hall 1994: 54). van Staden, Natal University Research Unit for Plant Growth and Development, School of Botany and Zoology, University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, P/Bag X01, Scottsville, 3209 Republic of South Africa Natal University Research Unit for Plant Nuxia floribunda is a small to medium-sized tree, usually 3 m to 10 m tall, although heights of up to 25 m may be attained. Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 2:12 pm Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory. , 249 (2020), Article 112351, 10. Jäger et al. DOI: 10. It includes updated botanical names, synonyms, common English and Afrikaans names, an extensive list of A coded list of 794 traditional Zulu medicinal plants is presented with a key to the ailments concerned. van Staden, 1 [email protected] A. It does well in containers. , 2019), KwaZulu-Natal was designated as one of the most research active provinces and considered as a “sweet-spot” which may be attributed to the rich plant heritage and indigenous knowledge practice among the Zulus that are the The traditional usage of medicinal plants to treat and manage circumcision wounds in Eastern and Southern Africa is reviewed and members of Amaryllidaceae, Asparagaceae, Asteraceae, Euphorbiaceae and Fabaceae families are recorded as traditional therapies for circumcision wounds. Cooke, A. " by J. Cunningham, Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory (1996) Natal University Press KEY WORDS: Divination, psychoactive, Shamanism, traditional healing, medicinal plants I eat medicines that work in my body like matches to dry wood. H Kellow. Jäger, * J. Hutchings. A coded list of 794 traditional Zulu medicinal plants is presented with a key to the ailments concerned. has been cited by the following article: TITLE: Are Traditionally Used Resources within Conservation Areas a Function of Their Sizes? The traditional use of southern African medicinal plants in the treatment of viral respiratory diseases: A review of the ethnobotany and scientific evaluations. Conservation Land Management CLM is a quarterly magazine that is Pharmaceutical Biology, 2009; 47(4): 348–365 REviEw ARTiCLE Plant species used in the treatment of diabetes by South African traditional healers: An inventory M. Aqueous and methanol extracts of nine traditional Zulu medicinal plants, Cissus quandrangularis L. ) Codd (Apoeynaceae) Albizia adianthifolia (Schumach. The main medicinal plant used for controlling these parasites in chickens Gerstner J (1938) A preliminary checklist of Zulu names of plants with short notes. This book is augmented by Tony Cunningham's investigation of the medicinal plant trade in KwaZulu Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory by Anne Hutchings (1996-12-30) [Alan Scott] on Amazon. In Africa, many people depend on medicinal plants to This inventory of nearly 1000 plants used in Zulu traditional medicine is based on a survey dating from the late-19th century to the present. Prozesky, 2 A. Bucar, T. 2024, Journal of Ethnopharmacology Medicinal plant species lists were generated from published surveys, inventories, and books. This paper investigates the use of plants for psychoactive purposes in southern African healing traditions. Lin et al. The results show potential antineoplastic activity, indicating some scientific validation for traditional usage of Zulu medicinal plants and the antiproliferative activity in vitro against HepG2 cells was determined. (1996) KwaZulu-Natal Ethnobotanical book on Zulu Medicinal plants 57 17 Mabogo (1990) Limpopo An inventory of plants used by the The study revealed that the leaves, twigs, stems, bark and roots of the plant are mainly used for ritual purposes, as traditional medicines for infertility, headache, abdominal pains, chest pains, pain, skin cuts, sprained joints, newborn baby infections, a good-luck charm, fire-making and rain-making ceremonies, warding-off enemies and Zulu medicinal plants:An inventory. , 2011) and a study of 118 gardens in a rural village further west Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory. , 2015. This study explores the sources of nicknames for Zulu plants that heal when used by traditional healers in KwaZulu-Natal. From Eucomis autumnalis two compounds, eucomin with COX-1 selectivity and Zulu Medicinal Plants, an inventory, University of Natal Press (1996) Google Scholar. 111-123. in traditional medicineR. van Staden, M. 2002. Leaves vary from linear-oblong, lanceolate, lingulate to spathulate, markedly decurrent, apex generally obtuse, Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory. @article{Lin2002AntidiarrhoealEO, title={Anti-diarrhoeal evaluation of some medicinal plants used by Zulu traditional healers. Commercialising Medicinal Plants Nicci Diederichs,2012-12-01 The use and trade of The violet tree is the most popular of all the traditional medicinal plants in South Africa and is used for almost every conceivable ailment. B. and Marwat, K. Strelitzia 4(1996) National Botanical Institute Pretoria 117-Hutchings et al. Kartnig, M. Bantu Studies 12: 215–236, 321–342. 195–196. "This is an inventory of over 1,000 Zulu medicinal plants. ]. Wat t JM, Breyer-Brandwijk MG. UCT Ecolab Carpobrotus is derived from the Greek, karpos, meaning fruit, and brotos, meaning edible. Zulu Medicinal Plants: An This inventory of nearly 1000 plants used in Zulu traditional medicine is based on a survey dating from the late-19th century to the present. Albizia suluensis is a splendid deciduous tree, with a rounded or spreading crown, 5–15 m tall. Lindsey et al. Meyer, 2 J. Science, 193: 673-5 Hutchings A, Scott AH, Lewis G, Cunninham A (1996). Semantic Scholar's Logo. Cuttings intended for use as barrier plants are sold in muthi shops. Hutchings, Anne 1996 Zulu Medicinal Plants, an inventory. The fissured bark is rough and flaking and is grey to brown in colour. Google Scholar. Results and Conclusion Zulu medicinal plants screened for prostaglandin-synthesis inhibitors Plant name and family Voucher specimen no. and C. A third of these are not mentioned in the last work of its kind - Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk's Medicinal and Poisonous Plants of Southern and Eastern Africa, published in 1962. DC and Mimusops obtusifolia Lam (both members of the Sapotaceae family), and Hypoxis colchicifolia Bak (family Hypoxidaceae) are used by traditional healers in Zululand to manage malaria. Mey. University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory by Anne Hutchings (1996-12-30) [Alan Scott] on Amazon. Okem J. cuneifolia, a traditional Zulu medicinal plant, against carbon tetrachloride-induced acute liver injury in rats were investigated. Kelmanson JE, A coded list of 794 traditional Zulu medicinal plants is presented with a key to the ailments concerned. Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 2:12 pm: As I am keen on gardening, I was looking for a book containing plants native to Zululand, when I saw this - Zulu Medicinal Plants : An Inventory. An Inventory’ provides an inventory of over 1000 Zulu medicinal plants. Zulu medicinal plants with antibacterial activity J Ethnopharmacol. Available at: Prunus africana and prostate disorders: a background. University of Natal Press, Hutchings et al. 1016/j. Biological actions and clinical applications (1973) Academic Press New York, USA 0-12-3944503 207-210 Hutchings et al. Finnie J. melanophloeos is a large tree that grows in forest, along forest margins and in bush clumps. 2003. Pietermaritzburg: University of Natal Press; 1996. Select the department you want to search in Zulu medicinal plants: An inventory [Hutchings, Anne, Scott, Alan, Lewis, Gillian, Balfour-Cunningham, Anthony] on Amazon. Delivering to Lebanon 66952 Update location Semantic Scholar extracted view of "Screening of Zulu medicinal plants for angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Over 80000 flowering plant species are used medicinally worldwide. Skip to search form Skip to main content Skip to account menu. , 1999. 1. LEISTNER, O. Medicinal Plants: An Inventory. , & Cunningham, A. A family-level floristic inventory and analysis of medicinal plants used in Traditional African Medicine. Pietermaritzburg: Natal University Press; 1996. A survey and analysis of traditional medicinal plants as used by the Zulu, Xhosa and Sotho: Zulu, Xhosa and Sotho: 40: 22: Unspecified: Unspecified: Ethnobotanical field studies: Hutchings, et al. -E. ) 2000. Bothalia 19: 111–123. It is augmented by Tony Cunningham's Pharmacological, genotoxic and phytochemical properties of selected South African medicinal plants used in treating stomach-related ailments. The high number of species reported as having psychoactive uses from the literature supports the hypothesis that southern Africa has a flora that is rich in psychoactive chemicals that is substantially utilised by indigenous groups. Asres, F. To unravel the market for commercial medicinal plants on the Witwatersrand in South Africa, a semiquantitative approach was taken. 1996. 7-46. View in Scopus Google Scholar. caulescens R. Trichilia is a relatively large genus of trees and shrubs occurring in Africa, America and Asia. Zanthoxylum is derived from the Greek words, xanthos, which means ‘yellow’ and xylon, ‘wood’, given to the genus because several species have a yellow wood, and humile, means ‘lower’ or ‘humbly’, in reference to the height of the plant. An ethnobotanical survey at Amandawe in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa with 37 participants has revealed 110 new medicinal species records (ca. Pietermaritzburg: University of Natal Press. . A field guide to flowers of Kwazulu-Natal and the Eastern Region. Some medicinal plants also utilized as pleasant condiments, to flavor, to dye, for conserve food etc. emetica. Nyamweru, A study of 100 domestic gardens of a northern South African city produced a list of 251 indigenous plant species (Lubbe et al. Pooley, E. It includes two major commercial vegetable crops: C. S. A survey and analysis of traditional medicinal plants as used by the Zulu, Xhosa and Sotho. 2005. Jäger, D. Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory Zulu Medicinal Plants. ISBN 0-869-80923-7 Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory. University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg. It is augmented by Tony Cunningham's This inventory of nearly 1000 plants used in Zulu traditional medicine is based on a survey dating from the late-19th century to the present. A. Lewis and A. Each of these four plants even showed activity against at least one strain of arch 4 ó 5, 2024. Materia medica, Vegetable > South Africa. This can include using a humidifier or placing the plant in a bathroom or kitchen where the humidity level is naturally higher. f. Cucumis is a genus of 32 species, indigenous mainly to Africa, also Asia, Australia and some islands in the Pacific. Luyt, A. A group of male Sprague–Dawley rats were divided into three subgroups. S. References Eloff, 1998 J. 2001. (1996). Van Staden, Published six times Zulu medicinal plants: An inventory year, British Wildlife bridges the gap between popular writing and scientific literature through a combination Zulu medicinal plants: An inventory long-form articles, regular columns and reports, book reviews and letters. Botanical Society of South Africa , Cape Town. Anti-diarrhoeal evaluation of some medicinal plants used by Zulu traditional healers. , 2006. }, author={Ben‐Erik Van Wyk}, Read reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. Pannecouque and E. Hutchings, A. / Journal of Ethnopharmacology 130 (2010) 284–289 285 of medicinal plant use. University of Natal Press. It is augmented by Tony Cunningham's investigation of the medicinal plant trade in Natal/KwaZulu, material gathered in interviews with traditional healers, and Anne Hutchings's preliminary herbal history Introduction Fungal disseases are the most common opportunistic infection. It is augmented by Tony Cunningham's investigation of This inventory of nearly 1000 plants used in Zulu traditional medicine is based on a survey dating from the late-19th century to the present. , Karan M. , Lewis, G. com. has done an extensive inventory on Zulu medicinal plants and recorded uses for 1032 plant species, of which 190 species are used to treat various skin disorders. Almost every portion of the plant has own medicinal properties. 1,047. " by Andrew Duncan et al. I started an indigenous medicinal plant demonstration garden in the Botany Department, partly to confirm identity and usage from local healers of the plants I was recording. ICRAF Online Research and Development (2000) Zulu medicinal ethnobotany: new records from the Amandawe area of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa An updated inventory of medicinal and ritual plants of southern Africa. Medicine, History. 1972. Ethnobotanical survey of plants used in the management of mental illnesses in some selected local government areas of plateau state, Nigeria. Koedoe, 44 (2001), pp. Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory: Amazon. Medicinal Plants – An Inventory. A preliminary inventory of plants used for The herbaceous genus Clivia Lindl. Mimusops caffra E. In G. Zulu medicinal plants, an inventory. , et al. A field guide to wildflowers of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Region. Ayurveda Integr. K. Lindsey, 1 D. ) W. " by S. E. It is augmented by Tony Cunningham's investigation of the medicinal plant trade in Natal/KwaZulu, material gathered in interviews with traditional healers, and Anne Hutchings's preliminary herbal history Aqueous, methanolic and ethyl acetate extracts of 14 plants used in traditional Zulu medicine for treatment of ailments of an infectious nature were screened for antibacterial activity. Seed plants of southern Africa: families and genera. Lall1, and M. *FREE* shipping on eligible orders Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory 9780869808931 | eBay The name of the medicinal plant with its taxon ID and family, the used Plasmodium species, plant part used and its extract type and the country of harvest were described. ABSTRACT- Medicinal plants have been used from the Vedic era. No marks/damages, pages bright and clean. ; Hashim, S. As with all members of the genus, the glossy, oval-to-round leaves are formed in opposite pairs. Mulholland, 2 J. The leaves are erect, borne in pairs of 5–12 in loose clusters, arising from the ground, broadly lanceolate to ovate, flat, ± 600 × 80 mm, dark green with paler markings, and margins red. The Natal Flora Publications Trust/Natal Semantic Scholar extracted view of "An updated inventory of medicinal and ritual plants of southern Africa. [Google Scholar] Jena A. J. The explants, rhizome axillary buds, were cultured on dual phase Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium consisting of agar solidified phase overlaid by liquid fraction of the same medium. P. POOLEY, E. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), about 80% of the world’s population relies on medicinal plants for their primary health care needs []. The Natal Flora Publications Trust, Durban. Lumko Occasional paper 2, Cacadu, Transkei (1981) Google Scholar. Screening of plants used by South African traditional healers in the treatment of dysmenorrhoea for prostaglandin-synthesis inhibitors and uterine It is Zulu medicinal plants: An inventory to the Western Cape Cederburg region of South Africa and adapted to dry conditions and can be found on sunny hillsides of rocky-sandstone slopes [ 11 ]. J. University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg (1996) Google Scholar. A third of these are not mentioned in the last work of its kind - Watt and Breyer-Brandwijk's Medicinal and important and well-known medicinal plants of the world acts as a quick reference to each plant, listed alphabetically according to scientific name with the common names, family This inventory of nearly 1000 plants is based on a literature survey dating from the late nineteenth century to the present. 2017; 8 (2):68–72. Lamia 1981. Johnson D and Scott-Shaw R (1995) The pepperbark tree of Zululand. Zulu. Jäger, 1 J. 195-196. com: Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory: 9780869808931: Hutchings, Anne, Scott, Alan Haxton, Lewis, Gillian, Cunningham, Anthony: Libros "This is an inventory of over 1,000 Zulu medicinal plants. Ethnopharmacol. The covered costs amounted to $4,650. It is augmented by data from Anthony Cunningham's Genetic clonal fidelity assessment of rhizome-derived micropropagated Acorus calamus L. The two tree species in South Africa belonging to the genus are T. The stipular thorns at the nodes give the tree its common Afrikaans name of wag-'n-beetjie. , 1996. The bark is grey and it has a straight stem and thick, blunt-tipped branchlets. Jackson, W. melo (melons from Africa and Australasia), and This review aims to gather the fragmented information on the past and present ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of G. Ethnobotanic study of the weeds of five crops in district Abbottabad, N-W Pakistan. Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory. 2019. K Jäger, A The antibacterial activity of the methanol and aqueous extracts of the leaves of Barleria cristata was investigated against Gram positive organism Streptococcus pyogenes and Gram negative Zulu Medicinal Plants by Alan Scott; Gillian Lewis; Anne Hutchings; Anthony Balfour-Cunningham - ISBN 10: 0869809237 - ISBN 13: 9780869809235 This inventory of nearly 1000 plants used in Zulu traditional medicine is based on a survey dating from the late-19th century to the present. 0-86980-893-1, University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (1996) Google Scholar. com Forum Index » Rorkesdriftvc. Res. Ailments are categorized and discussed with an analysis of the plant families involved in Semantic Scholar extracted view of "People and medicines: the exploitation and conservation of traditional Zulu medicinal plants. de Wet et al. South African Wild Flower Guide 2. It is augmented by Tony Cunningham's investigation of the medicinal plant trade in KwaZulu-Natal, material gathered in interviews with traditional healers, and Anne Hutchings's preliminary herbal history survey of This inventory of nearly 1000 plants used in Zulu traditional medicine is based on a survey dating from the late-19th century to the present. It is augmented by Tony Cunningham's investigation of the medicinal plant trade in Natal/KwaZulu, material gathered in interviews with traditional healers, and Anne Hutchings's preliminary herbal history survey of This inventory of nearly 1000 plants used in Zulu traditional medicine is based on a survey dating from the late-19th century to the present. Nichols, G. The small knobwood makes an excellent specimen tree, with its glossy dark green foliage and glossy red fruits in summer, and the decorative grey and knobbly stem in winter. Jackson. L. 112351. Van Staden. The study is informed by data collected from 2014 to 2017 from six sources: ochaya (people who sell medicinal plants), muthi shopkeepers, Description: R. Raidoo, J. monocotyledons and dicotyledons is tabulated. van Staden, 1 [email protected] 1 Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Botany and Zoology, University of Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville In order to make an inventory of herbal remedies commonly used in the treatment of diabetes, hypertension and renal diseases in the North centre region of Morocco, 1527 patients (1095 diabetic patients, 274 with renal The specific epithet balsamina means 'like balsam/balm', from the Latin balsamum, and refers to one of the medicinal uses of this plant. co. Most of the activity detected was against gram-positive bacteria. Lin and T. G. Customer Reviews An inventory of over 1000 Zulu medicinal plants. Origins and meanings of names of South African plant genera. Two subgroups were injected with carbon tetrachloride (CCl 4) and the Zulu medicinal plants : an inventory / compiled by Anne Hutchings ; with Alan Haxton Scott [et al. Limited Edition, no 234 of In Africa, rural people depend heavily, if not exclusively, on medicinal plants and indigenous healthcare knowledge to meet their medical needs. Irvine. sativus (cucumbers from Asia) and C. Environmental Science, Medicine. Species from 32 genera exhibited high activity against COX-1. Guest. Google Scholar Hutchings A, Scott AH, Lewis G and Cunningham AB (1996) Zulu Medicinal Plants - An Inventory. (1996) KZN: Unspecified: An inventory of Zulu medicinal plants: Zulu: 54: 31: Unspecified: Traditional healers: Ethnobotanical book: Van Wyk et Zulu medicinal plants: An inventory : Hutchings, Anne, Scott, Alan, Lewis, Gillian, Balfour-Cunningham, Anthony: Amazon. , Iridaceae family (stem), Bridelia micrantha (bark) and Eleutherina bulbosa (bulb), used by Zulu Some medicinal properties of Cussonia and and Schefflera species used in traditional medicineP. Traditional medicine > South Africa. Collection site Plant part used Ailment plant is used against Administration % Inhibition H20 EtOH Acokanthera oppositifolia (Lam. A. K. Mabogo, The Ethnobotany of the Vhavenda (1990) University of Pretoria, Pretoria South Africa MSc Thesis Nyamweru, 1997 C. Google Scholar Ior LD, Otimenyin SO, Okwori VA, Umar DM, Azila JJ. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. Scientific investigation and information of the therapeutic potential of the plant material is limited. The current work is aimed at generating the first inventory of South African medicinal plants used in the treatment of sexually transmitted and related opportunistic The work includes updated botanical names, synonyms, common English and Afrikaans names, an extensive list of Zulu names, data on the medicinal use of the plants by the This is an inventory of over 1,000 Zulu medicinal plants. Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory by Anne Hutchings (1996-12-30) Skip to main content. It is augmented by Tony Cunningham's investigation of the medicinal plant trade in KwaZulu-Natal, material gathered in interviews with traditional healers, and Anne Hutchings's preliminary herbal history survey of Crassula multicava is a moderate to fast-growing, mat-forming, evergreen ground cover up to ± 300 mm, that produces an outstanding uniform effect when planted in masses. Zulu medicinal ethnobotany: new records from the Amandawe area of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Only 19 plant species in the present survey correspond with Hutchings’s 190 plant species recorded. U. B. Google Scholar Hutchings A, Scott AH, Lewis G and Cunningham AB (1996) Zulu Medicinal Plants. University of Cape Town. The leaves are erect, borne in pairs of 5–12 in loose clusters, arising from the ground, Zulu medicinal plants : an inventory / Bibliographic Details; Main Author: Hutchings, Anne: Corporate Authors: Medicinal plants > South Africa. Cunningham, “Zulu Medicinal Plants An Inventory,” University of Natal Press, Scottsville, 1996. 1990. Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory. For thousands of years, they have been used to treat and prevent many types of diseases along with epidemics. Eastern Cape. A literature search was conducted on medicinal plants used for contraception in South Africa by referencing textbooks and scientific databases such as Google Scholar, Science Direct, PubMed, North-West University Institutional Repository, National ETD Portal, government policies and documents on . Jacot Guillarmod, Flora of Lesotho (1971) Verlag von Cramer Lehre 474-Jessop, 1970 Background The use of animals and animal-derived materials in traditional medicine constitutes an important part of the belief systems of indigenous African cultures. s. De Clercq 2001 Antiviral Activity Against Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) and Type 2 (HIV-2) of Ethnobotanically Selected Ethiopian Medicinal Plants Phytotherapy The plants are well adapted to drought and frost. Growing rare plants: a practical handbook on propagating the threatened plants of southern Africa. Field trips were made with local herbalists for the collection of the selected medicinal plants. Google Scholar Jacot Guillarmod A (1971) Flora of Lesotho. Plant material The botanical names and families, Zulu names, voucher specimen numbers, collection sites and traditional usage for the plant material are given in Table 1. Most of the 174 species included in Sansevieria hyacinthoides is a robust, evergreen, perennial herb, up to 600 mm high. This is an inventory of over 1,000 Zulu medicinal plants. The renin–angiotensin system and angiotensin ISBN: 9780869808931 - 1st Edition - Soft cover - University of Natal Press - 2002 - Condition: Good - Small traces of use on the cover, but overall a good copy. (1996) KwaZulu-Natal Ethnobotanical book on Zulu Medicinal plants 57 17 Mabogo (1990) Limpopo An inventory of plants used by the Vhavenda 11 Zulu medicinal plants, An inventory. Globally, the potential of medicinal plants is increasingly being recognized due to their relative availability, particularly in rural areas. The rachis is up to 80 mm long, with 2–4 Aqueous, methanolic and ethyl acetate extracts of 14 plants used in traditional Zulu medicine for treatment of ailments of an infectious nature were screened for antibacterial activity. mosquitoes. Characteristics of the genus include leaves that are imparipinnate and spirally arranged, unisexual flowers produced on the same tree in cymes or cymose panicles, H. au. Cunningham, Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory (1996) University of Natal Press Pietermaritzburg ISBN A coded list of 794 traditional Zulu medicinal plants is presented with a key to the ailments concerned. Wild flowers of Natal. , Cunningham, A. [PMC free article] [Google Scholar] Plants: An Inventory. The Khoi crudely processed it by cutting, bruising, fermenting, and drying the twigs and leaves [ 10 ]. The inventory of Zulu medicinal plants by Hutchings et al. ) Herb. 1996), and directly, from various informants and plant collecting expeditions. ABSTRACT: Eucalyptus grandis is a medicinal plant which has been indicated by Zulu traditional healer in the treatment of respiratory tract infections, bronchial infections, asthma and cough. It has a straight greyish brown trunk, leaves that are dark green above and light green below and are clustered towards the ends of the branches, many small creamy coloured flowers, and small round fruits that turn purple when ripe. Zulu medicinal plants – an . Two lesser-known ethnomedicinal members, C. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Zulu Medicinal Plants : An Inventory by Alan Scott and Gillian Lewis (1996, Trade Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Carpobrotus is derived from the Greek, karpos, meaning fruit, and brotos, meaning edible. In this study, the effects of indole butyric acid (IBA) and — Zulu Medicinal Plants: an Inventory. LEWIS, A. Manning, J. The Latin words, edulis, means edible, and parviflorus means with small flowers. The main stem is often somewhat contorted and up to 600 mm in diameter. Lewis, A. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Botanical Society of South Africa, Cape Town. The species name mucronata is Latin meaning pointed, probably referring to its thorns or the apex of its leaves. Aqueous, methanolic and ethyl acetate extracts of 14 plants used in traditional Zulu medicine for treatment of ailments of an infectious nature were screened for antibacterial Based on the systematic analysis, 38 sources were selected to generate the inventory of 495 plants from 99 families that are considered as remedies for pain and This inventory of nearly 1000 plants used in Zulu traditional medicine is based on a survey dating from the late-19th century to the present. Grace, 1 M. Balkema, Cape Zulu Medicinal Plants Alan Haxton Scott,1996 To provide a context where patterns of usage can be easily observed, the plants have been arranged in phylogenetic order, following the generic numbering system used in the most South African herbaria. M. Tuber bark extracts of Dioscorea sylvatica had activity against Gram-negative Escherichia coli An inventory of the medicinal plants traded on the western boundary of the Kruger National Park, South Africa. – A medicinally important plant by random amplified polymorphic The work includes updated botanical names, synonyms, common English and Afrikaans names, an extensive list of Zulu names, data on the medicinal usage of the plants by Phytochemicals from Medicinal Plants: Scope, Applications and Potential Health Claims explores the importance of medicinal 2 plants and their potential benefits for human health. Hutchings, J. Of the lot, Sclerocarya birrea (A. 2023. F. It is augmented by Tony Cunningham's investigation of the Expand. Request this Item LC Find It opens in The claimed medicinal plants reported for the treatment of livestock diseases were collected from Dawuro zone Tocha district, from November 2017 to September 2018. J Pharmacognosy Phytother. 1016/S0378-8741(01)00353-1 Corpus ID: 13023069; Anti-diarrhoeal evaluation of some medicinal plants used by Zulu traditional healers. Part III. It includes updated botanical names, synonyms, common English and Afrikaans names, an extensive list of Zulu names, data on the medicinal usage of the plants The book should be of use to botanists, chemists, ethno-pharmacologists, medical workers and anthropologists. Antibacterial assay of Zulu medicinal plants showed that methanolic extracts of Chelianthes viridis, The documented medicinal plants used by the Bapedi traditional healers reflect a rich ethno medicinal knowledge in the province. The inventory is based on a literature survey, dating from the late nineteenth century to the present. University of Natal Press, Pietermarizburg, South Africa (1996) Google Scholar. (ed. Implementation of House Bill 19House Bill 19 provides that îin collaboration with the state-tribal economic Zulu Medicinal Plants. It is augmented by Tony Cunningham's investigation of the medicinal plant trade in KwaZulu-Natal, material gathered in interviews with traditional healers, and Anne Hutchings's preliminary herbal history survey of Mimusops caffra E. Cunningham et al. Download these results as: CSV EXCEL PDF List of chemical plants. Lewis, G. The roots are extremely poisonous, smell like wintergreen oil and contain methyl salicylate which may partly indicate why they have a wide diversity of uses, such as arrow poison in some parts of Africa including West Africa. Lack of transfer of ethnoveterinary knowledge to younger generations puts this knowledge at risk. van de Venter2 1Department of Plant Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa, and 2Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, The leaves of the resurrection plant shrink and appear to be dead in the dry season, but miraculously turn green within a few minutes after exposure to water. Read Zulu medicinal plants: An inventory book reviews & author details and more at Amazon. It is crucial to maintain moderate to high humidity levels for the Stapelia gigantea “Zulu Giant” plant. " by A. Medicinal plants are the product of natural drug discoveries and have gained traction due to their Research Papers Pharmacological and phytochemical properties of Dombeya rotundifolia K. An inventory of over 1000 Zulu medicinal plants. Lamia. Objective The main aims of the study were to determine phenolic content and to evaluate the antioxidant and anti-candida activity of the selected Indian-origin plant extracts from the fruit pulp, stem, leaves, and seeds of three plants of Indian origin. with short notes. Short Communication Micropropagation of Cussonia paniculata — a medicinal plant with horticultural potentialP. in - Buy Zulu medicinal plants: An inventory book online at best prices in India on Amazon. The two study sites are only 80 km Short Communication Antibacterial activity and isolation of active compounds from fruit of the traditional African medicinal tree Kigelia africana O. It provides an exhaustive literature review and in so doing documents the uses of approximately 25% of the entire flora of the Kwa Zulu Natal province. za: Books Gerstner J (1938) A preliminary checklist of Zulu names of plants. Its rhizomes are sturdy, fibrous and bright orange. 1–450. An inventory. Bothalia, 19 (1989), pp. Ethnobolany, Chapman and Hall, London (1995) Google Scholar. Lindsey, A. Xhosa Plants are sources of very potent and powerful drugs with antibacterial properties [21,22] . 1996; This inventory of nearly 1000 plants used in Zulu traditional medicine is based on a survey dating from the late-19th century to the present. perpensa is inherited from and linked to the Siswati, 44 Hutchings A, Scott AH, Lew is G, Cunningham A. University of Natal Pre ss, Pietermaritzburg. University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg. gardenii Hook. ICRAF Online. The plants were mostly selected based on usage in traditional medicine for inflammation and pains. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research 9: 229-240. Plant Part. 450 pp. Did the British/Colonials ever incorporate some Zulu medicines (from plants) into their own Some medicinal plants species used by traditional healers in South Africa have shown a significant degree of toxicity, Hutchings A, Scott AH, Lewis G, Cunningham A (1996): Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory. Hutchings A, Scott AH, L ewis G, Cunningham AB. F. The Zulu people use the leaves of this plant, dried and pounded into a powder, as a protection against storms. This tree is a must-have to attract birds. jep. It is most successful as a container plant, either in full sun or in light shade. Tetyana, 1 E. It is augmented by Tony Cunningham's investigation of the medicinal plant trade in KwaZulu-Natal, material gathered in interviews with traditional healers, and Anne Hutchings's preliminary herbal history survey of The ancient Greeks called the tree zizyphon, from the Arabic zizouf, a name for the mythical lotus. Amongst them are the underutilized Ziziphus The in vivo hepatoprotective effects of Rhoicissus tridentata subsp. 1998. Medicinal usage in the ptendophytes Hutchings A (1989) A survey and analysis of traditional medicinal plants as used by the Zulu, Xhosa and Sotho. Puckree and T P The rational usage of Drimia robusta Bak. inventory. 1989; 19:111–123. Zulu medicinal plants : an inventory / Bibliographic Details; Main Author: Hutchings, Anne: Corporate Authors: Medicinal plants > South Africa. This inventory of nearly 1000 plants used in Zulu traditional medicine is based on a survey dating from the late-19th century to the present. Deutschländer1, N. University of Natal Press: Pietermaritzburg. ) Hochst. By taking these steps, you can ensure that your Stapelia gigantea “Zulu Giant” plant is thriving and healthy. PlantZAfrica. The name Hotnotsvy (Hottentots fig) was in use as long ago as 1685 and is probably In this section South Africa Online ® provides well-researched content on a variety of topics relating to South African Medicinal Plants, translated into all 11 official is a popular Zulu herbal medicine that was believed to offer protection against snakes and lightnmore. 2. A third of these are not mentioned i Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. It has thus become important to systemati- cally document the traditional medicinal knowledge of plants with therapeutic value as it can disappear with time as a result of nat- urally occurring mortality. Information Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory. 18, 19 Hot milk infusions of Eriosema roots and/or pounded boiled root decoctions of the plant are taken in Medicinal plants in Makomereng, Pepela, and Mabua – Local use, knowledge and perceptions on sustainability Supervisors: Andreas de Neergaard Quentin Gausset By: in which one group did not have an interpreter but instead conversed directly in Zulu or in a combination of South African languages. Plants of the families Papilionaceae–Vitaceae. Veld & Flora 81: 16 These publications show an emphasis on medicinal plants, the most comprehensive being the inventory of 1032 Zulu medicinal plants, from 537 genera and 147 families, by Hutchings et al. Gunnera perpensa L. 450 pages, pictorial card wrappers (paperback), a very good copy. by Anne Hutchings. South African Journal of Botany 126:241-249. Inventory of selected species. Pietenmaritzburg, South Africa : University of Natal Press, c1996. Mhlongo B. , 5: 1948-1954. Scott, G. Search In Africa, rural people depend heavily, if not exclusively, on medicinal plants and indigenous healthcare knowledge to meet their medical needs. Bantu Studies 12(3):215–236. Cun-ningham, “Zulu Medicine Plants – An Inventory,” Uni-versity of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg, 1996. Search 220,899,192 papers from all fields of science. N. Mountain flowers. A few changes took place during the week ACE inhibitory activity of medicinal plantsA hit rate of 65% was achieved with the highest Hutchings, A. was the most popular medicinal plant used as antidiarrhoeal remedy (11 literature citations) in South Africa and Zimbabwe, followed by Elephantorrhiza elephantina A. A field guide to wild flowers Kwazulu-Natal and the eastern region. Exegetics Ltd Edington ISBN 0-9509325-3-1 Hutchings et al. Martin 1995. Free delivery on qualified orders. Kellow, 1994. Pietermaritzburg, University of Natal Press, pp. N. Hollmann J and Van der Schijff M (1996) Portrait of a medicinal tree. Xhosa and Sotho usage of these plants is incorporated. Most of the activity detected was against Gram-positive bacteria. Helichrysum odoratissimum is a strongly aromatic, much branched perennial herb with small silvery leaves and small yellow flowerheads borne in groups at the tips of the branches; woody at the base, erect or diffuse, up to 50 cm high. pp. How to Borrow from Another Library A survey of medicinal plants sold at muthi markets of northern KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa was conducted by questioning 63 plant traders to identify unthreatened and threatened plants for A quantitative ethnobotanical field study of Zulu and Swazi traditional plant use was conducted for the first time at eDumbe, KwaZulu-Natal and Mkhondo, Mpumalanga respectively, to compare the uses of indigenous plants for food, medicine, crafts and other applications among these two language groups. Materials and methods. Access: Check Holdings for more information. Lall, N. L. & Cunningham, A. com Forum: Zulu Medicinal Plants: Coll. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 249, 2020, Article 112351. A coded list of 794 traditional Zulu medicinal plants is presented with a key to the ailments concerned and some potentially effective or dangerous characteristic family constituents are briefly outlined. National Botanical Institute: Pretoria. Pietermaritzburg: University of N atal Press; 1996. Amongst them are the underutilized Ziziphus species in the Rhamnaceae family. Traditional Healers and their Medicine. ICRAF Online, 2000. Nortje, J. Cunningham, Zulu medicinal plants An inventory (1996) University of Natal Press Pietermaritzbur0067 450-Jacot Guillarmod, 1971 A. us. (1996) included 1032 species, to which 110 species (more than 10%), recorded at a single village, can Presents an inventory of nearly 1000 plants used in Zulu traditional medicine. Plant parts substitution based approach as a viable conservation strategy for medicinal plants: a case study of Premna latifolia Roxb. H. Jager, 1 1 Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Botany "This is an inventory of over 1,000 Zulu medicinal plants. Antityrosinase and anti-acne potential of plants traditionally used in the Jongilanga community in Mpumalanga. University of Natal press; 1996 Some interesting terms for psychoactive plants exist, including bhayiskhobho (bioscope (cinema) in Zulu), otherwise known as the ‘mirror’ or ‘TV’, which refers to the effects of hallucinogenic plants such as the toxic Boophone disticha (L. Germishuizen Plants of southern Africa: names and distribution. Myrothamnaceae. , Cyphostemma flaviflorum Zulu Medicinal Plants: Coll. Zulu Medicinal Plants, an Inventory. It is augmented by Working with local healers, they found that four of these plants had medicinal properties. Anti-plasmodial investigation of the crude extracts and some triterpenes isolated from the plants showed activity against a consulting with practicing Zulu traditional heal-ers, Inyangas and Sangomas, in the Pietermar-itzburg and Durban areas. University of Natal Press 1 996; Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. and Pitman, N. 53-56. 0869809237, University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg (1996) Google Scholar. , 1996 A. Memoirs of the botanical Survey of South Africa No 62. 2. This inventory of nearly 1000 plants used in Zulu traditional The indigenous people of southern Africa have a long history of traditional plant usage for medicinal purposes, with about 4,000 taxa being so employed. , 1996c A. Irvine, 1961. Medicinal plants are identified using not only species names and common English names, but are also using 16 Hutchings et al. Research participants were questioned on the scarcity and popularity of the plants An inventory of locally important plant species can be invaluable in this South African medicinal plants include those of Hutchings (1989a, 1989b), Scott-Shaw (1990), identified 1 032 plant species used in Zulu traditional medi-cine in KwaZulu-Natal. Hitchings, A. Jäger, A. H. Cunningham, Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory (1996) University of Natal Press Pietermaritzburg Mabogo, 1990 D. 31% of the total of 359 species), 560 newly recorded Zulu vernacular names and name variations (66% of the total of 859 names), 60 newly recorded praise names (88% of the total of 69) and 1106 new 16 Hutchings et al. Traditional knowledge transfer of activities practised by Zulu women to Buy Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory by Hutchings, Anne (ISBN: 9780869809235) from Amazon's Book Store. The use of medicinal plants has increased in the 21st century, particularly with the emergence of severe diseases such as diabetes, Discussions related to the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 Register | FAQ | Search | Memberlist | Usergroups | Log in rorkesdriftvc. Medicinal plants of the kamiesberg, namaqualand, South The scarcity of medicinal plants in natural habitats has shifted the interest of ethno-botanist to equally focus on both wild and home grown medicinal plants, in an attempt to fully document users' medicinal plant knowledge. Medicinal usage in the ptendophytes, gymnosperms. Veld & Flora 82: 115–116. 14 Hulme (1954) KwaZulu-Natal Inventory of wild flowers of Natal 5 15 Hulley and Van Wyk (2019) Western Cape Quantitative medicinal ethnobotany of Kannaland (western Little Karoo) 107 16 Hutchings et al. ex A. Lötter et al. University The current work is aimed at generating the first inventory of South African medicinal plants used in the treatment of sexually transmitted and Results: This study reported ten plant species most widely used to treat diarrhoea in South Africa and Zimbabwe. (1996) KwaZulu-Natal Ethnobotanical book on Zulu Medicinal plants 57 17 Mabogo (1990) Limpopo An inventory of plants used by the Vhavenda 11 This inventory of nearly 1000 plants used in Zulu traditional medicine is based on a survey dating from the late-19th century to the present. From time immemorial, humans have relied on medicinal plants to fight diseases and provide for diverse health needs. This was taken into Latin as zizyphum, or zizypha for the fruits. Sobiecki, J. uk: Hutchings, Anne: 9780869809235: Books Sansevieria hyacinthoides is a robust, evergreen, perennial herb, up to 600 mm high. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. 237–42. An estimated 80% of the global population uses traditional medicine to treat and manage various diseases []. The Afrikaans common names ghaukum and ghoenavy come from old Khoi names for the plant. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 79 (2002), pp. A stratified random sample of 50 herb-traders was surveyed, and an inventory of all plants and parts sold was compiled. The genus Zanthoxylum has a wide distribution around the world, in warm, temperate and subtropical regions, making it Amazon. W. U. Anti-plasmodial investigation of the crude extracts and some triterpenes isolated from the plants showed activity Introduction Fungal disseases are the most common opportunistic infection. Natal Flora Publications Trust, Durban. Ibrar, M. R. How to Borrow from Another Library Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory. Dyer are phytochemically characterised, revealing a variety of isoquinoline alkaloids. Trees of Southern Africa. Zulu Medicinal Plants, an inventory. Witvrouw, C. Pooley, A coded list of 794 traditional Zulu medicinal plants is presented with a key to the ailments concerned. Cunningham, Zulu Medicinal Plants An Inventory (1996) University of Natal Press 0 86980 923 7 42-43 Jäger et al. (1996) Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory. Introduction. Filter. M. Euphorbia pseudoglobosa Marloth (Euphorbiaceae). is a medicinal plant used in many parts of South Africa to treat several human ailments. University of Natal Press 204–205. in. - Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory This inventory of nearly 1000 plants used in Zulu traditional medicine is based on a survey dating from the late-19th century to the present. van Wyk. A field guide to the flora of the Drakensberg and Lesotho. IDM calculations were The indigenous people of southern Africa have a long history of traditional plant usage for medicinal purposes, with about 4,000 taxa being so employed. Human malaria parasite in continuous Plant. Click on column headings to sort table by that column. , University of Cape Medicinal plant uses Edited by J. Med. People’s Plants: A guide to useful Plants: An Inventory. The name Hotnotsvy (Hottentots fig) was in use as long ago as 1685 and is probably PDF | On Jan 1, 2012, Nethengwe and others published Larvicidal, antipyretic and antiplasmodial activity of some Zulu medicinal plants | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate Download Citation | Indigenous plants and Schistosomiasis control in South Africa: Molluscicidal activity of some Zulu medicinal plants | This work reviews plant molluscicides and presents Zulu Medicinal Plants — an inventory. Pietermaritzburg "This is an inventory of over 1,000 Zulu medicinal plants. Other non-medicinal categories of plant use, such as food, magic, ritual and crafts have received little attention. The plant material was dried in an Plants used for stress-related ailments in traditional Zulu, Xhosa and Sotho medicine. 45 Hulme MM. perpensa. Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory, University of Natal Press, Scottsville, South Africa (1996), pp. An Inventory. Cornelius et al. Ecolab, Botany Dept. and Cunningham, A. As with a lot of grassland plants, Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory. Jäger, J. It is augmented by Tony Cunningham's investigation of the medicinal plant trade in KwaZulu-Natal, material gathered in interviews with traditional healers, and Anne Hutchings's preliminary herbal history survey of Semantic Scholar extracted view of "Preliminary screening of some traditional zulu medicinal plants for anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial activities. These results strengthen the firm belief that traditional medicines are readily accessible and still play an important role in meeting the basic health care of many people in developing countries. Iwu MM (1993): Handbook of African Medicinal Plants. Auction #118 begins on 03 Oct 2024 Navigation Amazon. The importance of lay knowledge on the use of The genus name Cucumis is the Latin name for the cucumber which was already cultivated in Ancient Egypt. van Staden, [email protected] Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Botany and Zoology, University of Natal Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa Research Centre for Generally, the genus Eriosema contains plants which fall under the Zulu indigenous umbrella name of uBangalala, and most of the plant species listed under this name are used mainly for the purpose of curing or alleviating impotence. }, author={J. Zulu Medicinal Van Wyk BE, Gericke N (2000). , Scott, A. [Google Scholar] 17. Jordaan, M. They are light to dark green depending on the position in the garden, darker in the shade An Inventory' provides an inventory of over 1000 Zulu medicinal plants. 2019. Reid, A. dregeana and T. Pakia, J. [Google Scholar] 18. Wright (Mimosaeeae) Aptenia Medicinal plant material was preferably stored in a dried form in a cool place out of direct sunlight and wind. (1996) KwaZulu-Natal Ethnobotanical book on Zulu Medicinal plants 57 17 Mabogo (1990) Limpopo An inventory of plants used by the The use of medicinal plants provides a valuable contribution to alternative primary healthcare [1,2]. 112351 Corpus ID: 207830834; A family-level floristic inventory and analysis of medicinal plants used in Traditional African Medicine. Eloff, A sensitive and quick microplate method to determine the Minimal Inhibitory Concentration of plant extracts for bacteria Planta Medica 64: (1998) 711-713 Hutchings et al. 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