Zulu medicinal plant inventory. Lindsey et al. It is augmented by data from Anthony Cunningham's Genetic clonal fidelity assessment of rhizome-derived micropropagated Acorus calamus L. L. 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. 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. This paper investigates the use of plants for psychoactive purposes in southern African healing traditions. monocotyledons and dicotyledons is tabulated. It is augmented by Tony Cunningham's Pharmacological, genotoxic and phytochemical properties of selected South African medicinal plants used in treating stomach-related ailments. Zulu medicinal ethnobotany: new records from the Amandawe area of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Pakistan Journal of Weed Science Research 9: 229-240. Materia medica, Vegetable > South Africa. For thousands of years, they have been used to treat and prevent many types of diseases along with epidemics. As with all members of the genus, the glossy, oval-to-round leaves are formed in opposite pairs. Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory by Anne Hutchings (1996-12-30) Skip to main content. Sobiecki, J. An Inventory’ provides an inventory of over 1000 Zulu medicinal plants. 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. Part III. 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. In terms of abundance and economic value, Z. 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. A risk assessment model was designed to determine the impact of the medicinal plant trade on the Witwatersrand (centred around Johannesburg) on indigenous plant resources and Author: [Hutchings (Anne) et al, Compilers], Description: An Inventory. (Amaryllidaceae) comprises four species, all of which are employed in traditional medicine. 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. Lamia 1981. 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. 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. van Wyk. 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. The two tree species in South Africa belonging to the genus are T. Wild flowers of Natal. 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. Auction #118 begins on 03 Oct 2024 Navigation Amazon. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), about 80% of the world’s population relies on medicinal plants for their primary health care needs []. Reid, A. The Natal Flora Publications Trust, Durban. Cun-ningham, “Zulu Medicine Plants – An Inventory,” Uni-versity of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg, 1996. 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. 2005. 1998. The inventory of Zulu medicinal plants by Hutchings et al. Mey. , 249 (2020), Article 112351, 10. f. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 249, 2020, Article 112351. 237–42. 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. 1972. ) Hochst. 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. Plant Part. F. 2001. 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. in - Buy Zulu medicinal plants: An inventory book online at best prices in India on Amazon. com Forum Index » Rorkesdriftvc. Pakia, J. 45 Hulme MM. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Plant parts substitution based approach as a viable conservation strategy for medicinal plants: a case study of Premna latifolia Roxb. mosquitoes. Cooke, A. Medicinal usage in the ptendophytes Hutchings A (1989) A survey and analysis of traditional medicinal plants as used by the Zulu, Xhosa and Sotho. Only 19 plant species in the present survey correspond with Hutchings’s 190 plant species recorded. 0869809237, University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg (1996) Google Scholar. Hutchings. (ed. 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. 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. Aloe Ferox The versatile aloe is known for being the healing Aqueous and methanolic extracts of several medicinal plants, Psidium guajava (leaves), Aristea spp. 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. 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. 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. emetica. J. Google Scholar Jacot Guillarmod A (1971) Flora of Lesotho. Ethnobolany, Chapman and Hall, London (1995) Google Scholar. K. 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. Germishuizen Plants of southern Africa: names and distribution. 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. University of Natal Press 1 996; Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. UCT Ecolab Carpobrotus is derived from the Greek, karpos, meaning fruit, and brotos, meaning edible. Nortje, J. Pietermaritzburg "This is an inventory of over 1,000 Zulu medicinal plants. and Van Wyk, B. References Eloff, 1998 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 The ancient Greeks called the tree zizyphon, from the Arabic zizouf, a name for the mythical lotus. Finnie J. H Kellow. , 1996c A. , Cunningham, A. 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. 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. ABSTRACT- Medicinal plants have been used from the Vedic era. Jordaan, M. [PMC free article] [Google Scholar] Plants: An Inventory. 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. Introduction. Pietenmaritzburg, South Africa : University of Natal Press, c1996. Bothalia, 19 (1989), pp. Pietermaritzburg, University of Natal Press, pp. , 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. Plants of the families Papilionaceae–Vitaceae. Mulholland, 2 J. (1994) A family-level floristic inventory and analysis of medicinal plants used in Traditional African Medicine. Jäger, * J. Globally, the potential of medicinal plants is increasingly being recognized due to their relative availability, particularly in rural areas. us. Delivering to Lebanon 66952 Update location Semantic Scholar extracted view of "Screening of Zulu medicinal plants for angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. The fissured bark is rough and flaking and is grey to brown in colour. No marks/damages, pages bright and clean. 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 ]. Hollmann J and Van der Schijff M (1996) Portrait of a medicinal tree. University of Natal Press. Lamia. A field guide to wild flowers Kwazulu-Natal and the eastern region. It is augmented by Tony Cunningham's investigation of the Expand. co. Myrothamnaceae. Irvine, 1961. Veld & Flora 82: 115–116. 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. Most of the activity detected was against Gram-positive bacteria. 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. Antityrosinase and anti-acne potential of plants traditionally used in the Jongilanga community in Mpumalanga. Some medicinal plants also utilized as pleasant condiments, to flavor, to dye, for conserve food etc. P. , et al. U. Puckree and T P The rational usage of Drimia robusta Bak. ICRAF Online, 2000. Medicinal Plants: An Inventory. A coded list of 794 traditional Zulu medicinal plants is presented with a key to the ailments concerned. de Wet et al. 195-196. 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. Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory. Albizia suluensis is a splendid deciduous tree, with a rounded or spreading crown, 5–15 m tall. 1996. Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory, University of Natal Press, Scottsville, South Africa (1996), pp. Materials and methods. , University of Cape Medicinal plant uses Edited by J. Jackson, W. 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. and Cunningham, A. This is an inventory of over 1,000 Zulu medicinal plants. [Google Scholar] 17. Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory by Anne Hutchings (1996-12-30) [Alan Scott] on Amazon. 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. Ethnobotanical survey of plants used in the management of mental illnesses in some selected local government areas of plateau state, Nigeria. Strelitzia 4(1996) National Botanical Institute Pretoria 117-Hutchings et al. To unravel the market for commercial medicinal plants on the Witwatersrand in South Africa, a semiquantitative approach was taken. A family-level floristic inventory and analysis of medicinal plants used in Traditional African Medicine. The plants were mostly selected based on usage in traditional medicine for inflammation and pains. 112351. Pannecouque and E. Asres, F. Memoirs of the botanical Survey of South Africa No 62. (1996). *Unless otherwise noted all references are to ; Plant Name Plant Part Zulu medicinal plants are traded and used all over southern Africa. A preliminary inventory of plants used for The herbaceous genus Clivia Lindl. Prozesky, 2 A. B. Aqueous and methanol extracts of nine traditional Zulu medicinal plants, Cissus quandrangularis L. Eastern Cape. DOI: 10. An inventory. *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. Google Scholar. Of the lot, Sclerocarya birrea (A. The Natal Flora Publications Trust/Natal Semantic Scholar extracted view of "An updated inventory of medicinal and ritual plants of southern Africa. University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. A survey and analysis of traditional medicinal plants as used by the Zulu, Xhosa and Sotho. Ethnobotanic study of the weeds of five crops in district Abbottabad, N-W Pakistan. com Forum: Zulu Medicinal Plants: Coll. N. 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. - 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. Implementation of House Bill 19House Bill 19 provides that îin collaboration with the state-tribal economic Zulu Medicinal Plants. Pietermaritzburg: University of N atal Press; 1996. (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. Pietermaritzburg: University of Natal Press; 1996. Each of these four plants even showed activity against at least one strain of arch 4 ó 5, 2024. is a medicinal plant used in many parts of South Africa to treat several human ailments. " by S. Zulu Medicinal Van Wyk BE, Gericke N (2000). 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. Another Zulu term, bonisele, describes several plant species that Based on extensive bibliometric analysis of medicinal plant research in South Africa (Viljoen et al. Zulu medicinal plants with antibacterial activity J Ethnopharmacol. N. POOLEY, E. Lewis and A. Xhosa Plants are sources of very potent and powerful drugs with antibacterial properties [21,22] . As with a lot of grassland plants, Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory. G. Amongst them are the underutilized Ziziphus The in vivo hepatoprotective effects of Rhoicissus tridentata subsp. Dyer are phytochemically characterised, revealing a variety of isoquinoline alkaloids. Scientific investigation and information of the therapeutic potential of the plant material is limited. 111-123. Kartnig, M. ISBN 0-869-80923-7 Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory. , 1996 A. 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. 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. The inventory is based on a literature survey, dating from the late nineteenth century to the present. ) 2000. dregeana and T. van Staden, M. Witvrouw, C. 1996), and directly, from various informants and plant collecting expeditions. South African Wild Flower Guide 2. s. 2000 Mar;69(3):241-6 During the years 1994–2001 we screened around 200 plant species for cyclooxygenase inhibiting activity. 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. Free delivery on qualified orders. (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. Click on column headings to sort table by that column. Zulu medicinal plants, an inventory. 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. 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. , 1999. 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. The Khoi crudely processed it by cutting, bruising, fermenting, and drying the twigs and leaves [ 10 ]. by Anne Hutchings. 2019. Natal Flora Publications Trust, Durban. Light, 1 K. The stipular thorns at the nodes give the tree its common Afrikaans name of wag-'n-beetjie. was the most popular medicinal plant used as antidiarrhoeal remedy (11 literature citations) in South Africa and Zimbabwe, followed by Elephantorrhiza elephantina A. Information Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory. Ibrar, M. . An estimated 80% of the global population uses traditional medicine to treat and manage various diseases []. 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. and Pitman, N. van Staden, 1 [email protected] A. , 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. ICRAF Online. 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. University of Natal Pre ss, Pietermaritzburg. 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. 1989; 19:111–123. 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. 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. ; Hashim, S. au. 1990. University of Natal Press, Hutchings et al. Bothalia 19: 111–123. University of Natal Press 204–205. J. Zulu. Mountain flowers. S. Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory: Amazon. Mhlongo, N. In this study, the effects of indole butyric acid (IBA) and — Zulu Medicinal Plants: an Inventory. 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. Other non-medicinal categories of plant use, such as food, magic, ritual and crafts have received little attention. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. , Karan M. Jäger, 1 J. " by A. Two lesser-known ethnomedicinal members, C. , Cyphostemma flaviflorum Zulu Medicinal Plants: Coll. Trichilia is a relatively large genus of trees and shrubs occurring in Africa, America and Asia. J Pharmacognosy Phytother. 53-56. 195–196. University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg; Palmer, E. cuneifolia, a traditional Zulu medicinal plant, against carbon tetrachloride-induced acute liver injury in rats were investigated. Exegetics Ltd Edington ISBN 0-9509325-3-1 Hutchings et al. , Vasisht K. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. LEISTNER, O. , Scott, A. Part 1: plants used for headaches. 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. Lumko Occasional paper 2, Cacadu, Transkei (1981) Google Scholar. This can include using a humidifier or placing the plant in a bathroom or kitchen where the humidity level is naturally higher. 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. Lack of transfer of ethnoveterinary knowledge to younger generations puts this knowledge at risk. Scott, G. and Marwat, K. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 79 (2002), pp. Pooley, E. Raidoo, J. 2017; 8 (2):68–72. 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. gardenii Hook. A stratified random sample of 50 herb-traders was surveyed, and an inventory of all plants and parts sold was compiled. Species from 32 genera exhibited high activity against COX-1. Medicinal Plants – An Inventory. Hutchings, A. Most of the 174 species included in Sansevieria hyacinthoides is a robust, evergreen, perennial herb, up to 600 mm high. South African Journal of Botany 126:241-249. M. 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. Hutchings A, Scott AH, L ewis G, Cunningham AB. Medicinal plants are identified using not only species names and common English names, but are also using 16 Hutchings et al. 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. Google Scholar Hutchings A, Scott AH, Lewis G and Cunningham AB (1996) Zulu Medicinal Plants. Environmental Science, Medicine. By taking these steps, you can ensure that your Stapelia gigantea “Zulu Giant” plant is thriving and healthy. View in Scopus Google Scholar. University of Natal Press, Pietermarizburg, South Africa (1996) Google Scholar. Lin et al. Jäger, J. LEWIS, A. Semantic Scholar's Logo. 2. 2003. 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. The Latin words, edulis, means edible, and parviflorus means with small flowers. F. W. / Journal of Ethnopharmacology 130 (2010) 284–289 285 of medicinal plant use. 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. (see Hall 1994: 54). Deutschländer1, N. 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. It is crucial to maintain moderate to high humidity levels for the Stapelia gigantea “Zulu Giant” plant. Human malaria parasite in continuous Plant. Hitchings, A. Tetyana, 1 E. Cornelius et al. Collection site Plant part used Ailment plant is used against Administration % Inhibition H20 EtOH Acokanthera oppositifolia (Lam. 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. Jäger, A. 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. [Google Scholar] 18. 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. 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. jep. Trager W, Jensen JB (1976). 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. 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. in traditional medicineR. Science, 193: 673-5 Hutchings A, Scott AH, Lewis G, Cunninham A (1996). 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. L. Kelmanson JE, A coded list of 794 traditional Zulu medicinal plants is presented with a key to the ailments concerned. Most of the activity detected was against gram-positive bacteria. The study is informed by data collected from 2014 to 2017 from six sources: ochaya (people who sell medicinal plants), muthi shopkeepers, Description: R. A. pp. Med. Bothalia. R. M. " by J. It includes two major commercial vegetable crops: C. Origins and meanings of names of South African plant genera. za: Books Gerstner J (1938) A preliminary checklist of Zulu names of plants. ) Herb. Ayurveda Integr. Almost every portion of the plant has own medicinal properties. Xhosa and Sotho usage of these plants is incorporated. Search 220,899,192 papers from all fields of science. Select the department you want to search in Zulu medicinal plants: An inventory [Hutchings, Anne, Scott, Alan, Lewis, Gillian, Balfour-Cunningham, Anthony] on Amazon. Hutchings et al. Growing rare plants: a practical handbook on propagating the threatened plants of southern Africa. Inventory of selected species. (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. 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. Grace, 1 M. 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. Google Scholar Hutchings A, Scott AH, Lewis G and Cunningham AB (1996) Zulu Medicinal Plants - An Inventory. Access: Check Holdings for more information. 2023. , 5: 1948-1954. The species name mucronata is Latin meaning pointed, probably referring to its thorns or the apex of its leaves. 1–450. B. melanophloeos is a large tree that grows in forest, along forest margins and in bush clumps. 7-46. Mabogo, The Ethnobotany of the Vhavenda (1990) University of Pretoria, Pretoria South Africa MSc Thesis Nyamweru, 1997 C. Res. 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. Hutchings, J. An ethnobotanical survey at Amandawe in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa with 37 participants has revealed 110 new medicinal species records (ca. 1016/j. Cuttings intended for use as barrier plants are sold in muthi shops. ) W. H. University of Natal Press: Pietermaritzburg. -E. Cunningham, Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory (1996) University of Natal Press Pietermaritzburg Mabogo, 1990 D. Lewis, A. 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. Van Staden. U. Available at: Prunus africana and prostate disorders: a background. Medicine, History. Traditional Healers and their Medicine. Zulu medicinal plants – an . caulescens R. 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. Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 2:12 pm Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory. Botanical Society of South Africa, Cape Town. 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. 1,047. 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. Irvine. Zulu Medicinal Plants, an inventory. The Afrikaans common names ghaukum and ghoenavy come from old Khoi names for the plant. culture. 450 pages, pictorial card wrappers (paperback), a very good copy. Cunningham et al. 2019. University of Cape Town. Lall, N. 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. Lötter et al. People’s Plants: A guide to useful Plants: An Inventory. and C. Pietermaritzburg: Natal University Press; 1996. From time immemorial, humans have relied on medicinal plants to fight diseases and provide for diverse health needs. (1996) Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory. University of Natal Press: Pietermaritzburg; 55. 0-86980-893-1, University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (1996) Google Scholar. South African Wild Flower Guide 11. Its rhizomes are sturdy, fibrous and bright orange. Download these results as: CSV EXCEL PDF List of chemical plants. 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. Luyt, A. ex A. Zulu medicinal plants : an inventory / Bibliographic Details; Main Author: Hutchings, Anne: Corporate Authors: Medicinal plants > South Africa. University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg (1996) Google Scholar. Leaves vary from linear-oblong, lanceolate, lingulate to spathulate, markedly decurrent, apex generally obtuse, Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory. A group of male Sprague–Dawley rats were divided into three subgroups. Field trips were made with local herbalists for the collection of the selected medicinal plants. 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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. , 2011) and a study of 118 gardens in a rural village further west Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory. Jackson. The main stem is often somewhat contorted and up to 600 mm in diameter. sativus (cucumbers from Asia) and C. Pietermaritzburg: University of Natal Press. 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. Manning, J. This was taken into Latin as zizyphum, or zizypha for the fruits. A third of these are not mentioned i Inventory of plants used in traditional medicine in Tanzania. inventory. Mimusops caffra E. Kellow, 1994. @article{VanWyk2020AFF, title={A family-level floristic inventory and analysis of medicinal plants used in Traditional African Medicine. Lindsey, A. 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. 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 . 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. Jager, 1 1 Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, School of Botany "This is an inventory of over 1,000 Zulu medicinal plants. " by Andrew Duncan et al. 2024, Journal of Ethnopharmacology Medicinal plant species lists were generated from published surveys, inventories, and books. 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. in. Lall1, and M. 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. 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. It is augmented by Working with local healers, they found that four of these plants had medicinal properties. Anti-diarrhoeal evaluation of some medicinal plants used by Zulu traditional healers. 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. H. 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. An Inventory. perpensa. University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg. with short notes. This tree is a must-have to attract birds. uk: Hutchings, Anne: 9780869809235: Books Sansevieria hyacinthoides is a robust, evergreen, perennial herb, up to 600 mm high. Google Scholar Ior LD, Otimenyin SO, Okwori VA, Umar DM, Azila JJ. A field guide to flowers of Kwazulu-Natal and the Eastern Region. Short Communication Micropropagation of Cussonia paniculata — a medicinal plant with horticultural potentialP. This study explores the sources of nicknames for Zulu plants that heal when used by traditional healers in KwaZulu-Natal. Zulu Medicinal Plants, an Inventory. Wright (Mimosaeeae) Aptenia Medicinal plant material was preferably stored in a dried form in a cool place out of direct sunlight and wind. Filter. 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. "This is an inventory of over 1,000 Zulu medicinal plants. Strelitzia 10. In G. Skip to search form Skip to main content Skip to account menu. The genus Zanthoxylum has a wide distribution around the world, in warm, temperate and subtropical regions, making it Amazon. , 1996. A field guide to wildflowers of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Region. The bark is grey and it has a straight stem and thick, blunt-tipped branchlets. 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. PlantZAfrica. Gunnera perpensa L. Wat t JM, Breyer-Brandwijk MG. S. 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. The Zulu people use the leaves of this plant, dried and pounded into a powder, as a protection against storms. Bucar, T. National Botanical Institute: Pretoria. 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. A field guide to the flora of the Drakensberg and Lesotho. 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. 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. 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. Read Zulu medicinal plants: An inventory book reviews & author details and more at Amazon. Zulu Medicinal Plants: An Inventory Zulu Medicinal Plants. The covered costs amounted to $4,650. Cunningham, “Zulu Medicinal Plants An Inventory,” University of Natal Press, Scottsville, 1996. ]. 1. From Eucomis autumnalis two compounds, eucomin with COX-1 selectivity and Zulu Medicinal Plants, an inventory, University of Natal Press (1996) Google Scholar. 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. Ecolab, Botany Dept. Trees of Southern Africa. Iwu MM (1993): Handbook of African Medicinal Plants. (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. 450 pp. Medicinal usage in the ptendophytes, gymnosperms. 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. Hutchings A. It is most successful as a container plant, either in full sun or in light shade. Hutchings, Anne 1996 Zulu Medicinal Plants, an inventory. The plant material was dried in an Plants used for stress-related ailments in traditional Zulu, Xhosa and Sotho medicine. }, author={J. 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. }, author={Ben‐Erik Van Wyk}, Read reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. 2. Results and Conclusion Zulu medicinal plants screened for prostaglandin-synthesis inhibitors Plant name and family Voucher specimen no. , & Cunningham, A. University of Natal Press, Pietermaritzburg. Ethnopharmacol. 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. (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. A. Euphorbia pseudoglobosa Marloth (Euphorbiaceae). Koedoe, 44 (2001), pp. the compilation of an inventory of Zulu medicinal plants (Hutchings et al. 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. (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]. perpensa is inherited from and linked to the Siswati, 44 Hutchings A, Scott AH, Lew is G, Cunningham A. 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. How to Borrow from Another Library Zulu medicinal plants: an inventory. , 2015. Lin and T. Search In Africa, rural people depend heavily, if not exclusively, on medicinal plants and indigenous healthcare knowledge to meet their medical needs. 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. An inventory of over 1000 Zulu medicinal plants. 2002. Lindsey, 1 D. Bantu Studies 12(3):215–236. 112351 Corpus ID: 207830834; A family-level floristic inventory and analysis of medicinal plants used in Traditional African Medicine. Okem J. 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. Cunningham, Zulu medicinal plants An inventory (1996) University of Natal Press Pietermaritzbur0067 450-Jacot Guillarmod, 1971 A. Guest. It does well in containers. Jäger et al. E. , Lewis, G. Bantu Studies 12: 215–236, 321–342. , 2006. Biological actions and clinical applications (1973) Academic Press New York, USA 0-12-3944503 207-210 Hutchings et al. Traditional medicine > South Africa. ) Codd (Apoeynaceae) Albizia adianthifolia (Schumach. Meyer, 2 J. Cunningham, Zulu Medicinal Plants An Inventory (1996) University of Natal Press 0 86980 923 7 42-43 Jäger et al. Jäger, D. & Cunningham, A. Nyamweru, A study of 100 domestic gardens of a northern South African city produced a list of 251 indigenous plant species (Lubbe et al. Amongst them are the underutilized Ziziphus species in the Rhamnaceae family. Cucumis is a genus of 32 species, indigenous mainly to Africa, also Asia, Australia and some islands in the Pacific. Johnson D and Scott-Shaw R (1995) The pepperbark tree of Zululand. 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. 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