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International Journal of Herbal Medicine
Vol. 12, Issue 1, Part A (2024)

Ethnobotanical study and anthelmintic investigation of Detarium microcarpum (Fabaceae)

Author(s): Habibou Hama Hamadou, Abdoulahi Mahamane Idi Issa, Idrissa Moussa and Khalid Ikhiri
Abstract: African flora in general, and Nigerian flora in particular, is rich in medicinal plants. The aim of this study is to contribute to a better understanding of Detarium microcarpum and its evaluation in terms of the anthelmintic activity of its organs. Ethnobotanical surveys were carried out using questionnaires with herbalists and traditional practitioners, and extracts of the various organs were evaluated in vitro for their anthelmintic activity. The results enabled us to list the medicinal uses of D. microcarpum, particularly for gastrointestinal diseases. Extracts of trunk bark, roots and leaves showed a positive effect on earthworms during the trial (1.50 mg/mL < LD50 < 2.70 mg/mL). The results obtained may justify the traditional use of Detarium microcarpum in the treatment of certain diseases of parasitic origin.
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How to cite this article:
Habibou Hama Hamadou, Abdoulahi Mahamane Idi Issa, Idrissa Moussa, Khalid Ikhiri. Ethnobotanical study and anthelmintic investigation of Detarium microcarpum (Fabaceae). Int J Herb Med 2024;12(1):51-55. DOI: 10.22271/flora.2024.v12.i1a.922

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