Healing Plants of Nigeria Ethnomedicine and Therapeutic Applications 1st Edition by Anselm Adodo, Maurice M Iwu ISBN 9781032248752 1032248750

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ISBN 10: 1032248750
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Author: Anselm Adodo, Maurice M Iwu

Healing Plants of Nigeria Ethnomedicine and Therapeutic Applications 1st Edition Table of contents:

Part One

1. The Practice of Medicine in Africa

1.1 Introduction

1.2 History and Practice of Traditional African Medicine

1.2.1 Types of Healers in African Traditional Health Care

1.3 The Rise of Allopathic Medicine in Nigeria

References

2. Medicine, Culture and Health Belief Systems

2.1 The Concept and Meaning of Culture

2.2 African Traditional Beliefs on Health and Causes of Disease

2.3 Influence of Cultural Beliefs on Health and Illness Behaviour

References

3. Trees

3.1 Azadirachta indica

3.2 Alstonia boonei

3.3 Bombax boenopozens

3.4 Borassus aethiopum

3.5 Casuarina equisetifolia

3.6 Citrus aurantiifolia

3.7 Citrus limon

3.8 Cussonia barteri

3.9 Dacryodes edulis

3.10 Dialium guineense

3.11 Desplatsia dewevrei

3.12 Ficus elastica

3.13 Entada africana

3.14 Entandrophragma angolense

3.15 Eucalyptus officinalis

3.16 Rothmannia hispida

3.17 Senna siamea

3.18 Spondias mombin

3.19 Stereospermum kunthianum

3.20 Syzygium samarangense

3.21 Tectona grandis

3.22 Terminalia superba

3.23 Terminalia ivorensis

3.24 Theobroma cacao

3.25 Voacanga africana

3.26 Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides

References

4. Shrubs

4.1 Cajanus cajan

4.2 Calotropis procera

4.3 Carpolobia lutea

4.4 Clerodendrum splendens

4.5 Cochlospermum planchonii

4.6 Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

4.7 Ixora finlaysoniana

4.8 Ixora coccinea

4.9 Lawsonia inermis

4.10 Mimosa pigra

4.11 Ocimum kilimandscaricum

4.12 Securinega virosa

4.13 Senna alata

4.14 Thevetia neriifolia

4.15 Vernonia amygdalina

References

5. Forbs

5.1 Acalypha ciliata

5.2 Acanthospermum hispidum

5.3 Aframomum alboviolaceum

5.4 Ageratum conyzoides

5.5 Aloe vera

5.6 Anchomanes difformis

5.7 Artemisia annua

5.8 Aspilia africana

5.9 Asystasia gigantica

5.10 Boerhavia diffusa

5.11 Bryophyllum pinnatum

5.12 Caladium bicolor

5.13 Carica papaya

5.14 Chamaecrista mimosoides

5.15 Chromolaena odorata

5.16 Citrullus colocynthis

5.17 Cleome viscosa.

5.18 Curcuma aeruginosa

5.19 Datura stramomium

5.20 Dioscorea alata

5.21 Dioscorea cayenensis

5.22 Euphorbia hirta

5.23 Euphorbia heterophylla

5.24 Hybanthus enneaspermus

5.25 Jatropha curcas

References

6. Grasses

6.1 Axonopus compressus

6.2 Brachiaria nigropedata

6.3 Chloris pilosa

6.4 Dactyloctenium aegyptium

6.5 Digitaria spp.

6.6 Eragrostis tenella

6.7 Echonochloa spp.

6.8 Eragrostis tremula

6.9 Imperata cylindrica

6.10 Oplismenus burmannii

6.11 Panicum maximum

6.12 Panicum latifolium

6.13 Paspalum scrobiculatum

6.14 Pennisetum purpureum

6.15 Saccharum officinarum

6.16 Setaria longiseta

6.17 Setaria pumila

6.18 Sorghum bicolor

6.19 Sporobolus indicus

6.20 Tridax procumbens

6.21 Zea mays

References

Part Two Application of Medicinal Plants for Specific Diseases

7. Medicinal Plants for Malaria and Parasitic Infections

7.1 Malaria

7.1.1 Signs and Symptoms of Malaria

7.1.2 Malaria Control in Nigeria

7.1.3 Phytotherapy of Malaria

7.1.4 Major Herbs Used for Malaria Treatment in Nigeria

7.1.4.1 Azadirachta indica (Meliaceae)

7.1.4.2 Alstonia boonei (Apocynaceae)

7.1.4.3 Argemone mexicana (Papaveraceae)

7.1.4.4 Cochlospermum planchonii (Bixaceae)

7.1.4.5 Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (Apocynaceae)

7.1.4.6 Ocimum gratissimum (Lamiaceae)

7.1.4.7 Picralima nitida (Apocynaceae)

7.1.4.8 Vernonia amygdalina (Asteraceae)

7.1.4.9 Andrographis paniculata (Acanthaceae)

7.1.4.10 Nauclea spp. (Rubiaceae)

7.1.4.11 Ageratum conyzoides (Asteraceae)

7.1.4.12 Artemisia annua (Asteraceae, Compositae)

7.2 Other Neglected Tropical Diseases

7.2.1 Leishmaniasis

7.2.2 Human African Trypanosomiasis (Sleeping Sickness)

7.2.3 Elephantiasis (Lymphatic Filariasis)

7.2.4 Buruli Ulcer

7.2.5 Tuberculosis

References

8. Nigerian Plants with Application in the Treatment of High Blood Pressure

8.1 Bryophyllum pinnatum (Crassulaceae)

8.2 Hibiscus sabdariffa (Malvaceae)

8.3 Nigella sativa (Ranunculaceae)

8.4 Phyllanthus amarus (Phyllanthaceae)

8.5 Parkia biglobosa (Fabaceae)

8.6 Ficus exasperata (Moraceae)

8.7 Allium sativum (Amaryllidaceae)

8.8 Allium cepa (Amaryllidaceae)

8.9 Rauwolfia vomitoria (Apocynaceae)

8.10 Psidium guajava (Myrtaceae)

8.11 Theobroma cacao (Malvaceae)

8.12 Solanum lycopersicum (Solanaceae)

8.13 Camellia sinensis (Theaceae)

References

9. Nigerian Healing Plants Used for Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, and Diabetes

9.1 Anti-Obesity Herbs

9.2 High Blood Cholesterol

9.3 High Blood Triglycerides

9.4 Diabetes

9.5 Integrative Approach to the Management of Metabolic Syndrome and Associated Co-Morbidities

9.5.1 Citrus Fruits (Red Orange, Grapefruit, Orange)

9.5.2 Red Palm Oil

Virgin Red (VR) Palm Oil

9.5.3 Hibiscus sabdariffa (Malvaceae)

9.5.4 Gnetum africanum (Eruh, Okazi)

9.5.5 Aju Mbaise

9.5.6 Kayan Shayi

9.5.7 Pepper Soups in MetS Management

References

10. Phytotherapy of HIV-AIDS and Opportunistic Infections With Nigerian Plants

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Inhibitors of HIV Reverse Transcriptase (RTase)

10.3 Non-specific Antiviral and Immuno-Modulatory Agents

10.3.1 Moringa oleifera

10.3.2 Nigella sativa

10.3.3 Momordica charantia

10.3.4 Garcinia kola

10.3.5 Kigelia africana

10.3.6 Terminalia sericea

References

11. Application of Nigerian Plants in Cancer Treatment

11.1 Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina)

11.2 Persea americana; Avocado Pear (Family: Lauraceae)

11.3 Aloe vera gel (AVG) and Aloe ferox

11.4 Ocimum gratissimum

11.5 Green Tea

11.6 Monkey kola – Genus Cola

11.7 Theobroma cacao; Cocoa (Family: Malvaceae)

11.8 Andrographis paniculata; King of bitters (Family: Acanthaceae)

11.9 Nigella sativa; black seed, black cumin (Family: Ranunculaceae)

References

12. Control of Oxidative Stress and Chronic Inflammation with Nigerian Plants

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Nigerian Plants with Anti-Inflammatory Properties

12.3 Profile of Selected Nigerian Plants Used in the Treatment of Inflammatory Diseases

12.3.1 Bridelia ferruginea

12.3.2 Turmeric

12.3.3 Prunus africanum

12.3.4 Tinospora cordifolia

12.3.5 Garcinia kola; Bitter Kola (Kolaviron) (Family: Clusiaceae)

12.3.6 Ginger (Zingiber officinalis)

12.3.7 The Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis) – Palm Fruit Bioactives

12.3.8 Delonix regia; Flame of the Forest, Flamboyant Bark, Royal Poinciana (Family: Fabaceae)

12.3.9 Carica papaya; Paw-Paw, Papaya (Family: Caricaceae)

12.3.10 Spilanthes africana

12.3.11 Pterocarpus soyauxii (Oha)

12.3.12 Andrographis paniculata; King of Bitters (Family: Acanthaceae)

References

13. Skin Care, Dental, Oral Care and Cosmeceuticals from Nigerian Plants

13.1 Introduction – The Skin

13.2 Natural Personal Care

13.2.1 Skin Conditions and Chronic Skin Diseases

13.3 Major Nigerian Plants Used in the Preparation of Polyherbal Skin-Care or Cosmeceutical Products

13.4 Dental and Oral Care Plant Products

13.4.1 Chewing Sticks

13.4.2 Plants Used for Other Oral Diseases and Conditions

References

14. Nigerian Healing Plants in Global Trade

14.1 Herb and Medicinal Plant Value Chain in Nigeria

14.2 Market Structure and Segmentation

14.3 Major Nigerian Plants in Global Trade

14.3.1 Aframomum melegutta, Alligator Pepper or Grains of Paradise (Family: Zingiberaceae)

14.3.2 Azanza garckeana; Silky Kola, Goron Tula (Tula Kola nut), Kayan Mata (Family: Malvaceae)

14.3.3 Tetrapleura tetraptera; Aridan (Yoruba: Prekese (Prɛkɛsɛ); Igbo: Ohikogho) (Family: Fabaceae)

14.3.4 Parkia biglobosa; Locust Beans (Dawa-Dawa) (Family: Fabaceae)

14.3.5 Cajanus cajan; Pigeon Pea (Family: Fabaceae)

14.3.6 Curcuma longa; Turmeric (Family: Zingiberaceae)

14.3.7 Ocimum gratissimum; Scent Leaf (Family: Lamiaceae)

14.3.8 Garcinia kola; Bitter Kola (Family: Clusiaceae)

14.3.9 Vernonia amygdalina; Bitter Leaf (Family: Asteraceae)

14.3.10 Irvingia gabonensis; Ogbono seeds (Family: Irvingiaceae)

14.3.11 Moringa oleifera; Tree of Life (Family: Moringaceae)

14.3.12 Hibiscus sabdariffa; Zobo (Family: Malvaceae)

14.3.13 Xylopia aethiopica; Ethiopian Pepper (Family: Annonaceae)

14.3.14 Zingiber officinale; Ginger (Family: Zingiberaceae)

References

Index

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