Medicinal Plants Survey in Mali
Author Information
Author(s): Grønhaug Tom Erik, Glæserud Silje, Skogsrud Mona, Ballo Ngolo, Bah Sekou, Diallo Drissa, Paulsen Berit Smestad
Primary Institution: Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Oslo
Hypothesis
Are the six medicinal plants used in Mali effective for treating various ailments?
Conclusion
The study found that traditional healers have a high consensus on the medicinal uses of four plants, while the uses of two plants are less consistent.
Supporting Evidence
- Over 60 medical indications were reported for the six plants.
- The most frequently reported ailments included malaria, pain, and dermatitis.
- Decoction was the most common method of preparation for the plants.
- The healers' consensus was high for four of the plants, supporting their traditional use.
Takeaway
Healers in Mali use six different plants to treat many health problems, and they mostly agree on how to use four of them.
Methodology
An ethnopharmacological survey was conducted with 58 traditional healers in Mali to gather information on the medicinal use of six plants.
Limitations
The consensus on the medicinal uses of two plants was less consistent, making it difficult to draw conclusions about their traditional uses.
Participant Demographics
Participants were traditional healers from the regions around Siby and Dioila in Mali.
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