Divengi, Jean-Paul Nzambi and Idrissa, Assumani Zabo and Kabasele, Dorah Mwenyi and Mbuyi, Patience Lunkondo and Walle, Innocent Shongo and Lesse, Victorine Mbo and Kiala, Randy Isaya and Nzinga, Philipe Sansi and Bongo, Richard Mananga and Ntezolo, John Za nza and Mukeba, Florent Biduaya and Longo, Benjamin Mbenza and Mutwale, Paulin Kapepula and Mesia, Gauthier Kahungu and Tona, Gaston Lutete (2022) Costus afer Ker Gawl (Costaceae): A Review on Its Medicinal uses with Focus on Potential Anti-Inflammatory Effect. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 34 (41A). pp. 6-23. ISSN 2456-9119
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Abstract
More than 80% of the population in Africa by the World Health Organization (WHO) leans on endogenous knowledge to solve their primary health care problems. In this study, we examined the relevance of Costus afer Ker Gawl, a plant called ginger lily, spiral ginger or bush cane. It is believed to be used in traditional medicine practice (TMP) to treat and manage many conditions including diabetes mellitus, stomach ailments, arthritis, inflammation. These alleged traditional incited large researchers to conduct studies on the plant to amass scientific evidence. However, these results are sparse, and thus, an inventory through the present search using online search engines such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Science, Scopus and Chemical Abstracts for the period from 1990 to 2021; provides a bibliographic actualization on the plant, taking into account its traditional uses, phytochemical and nutritional constituents, pharmacological activities and toxicological effects. The online search included the use of the keywords, "Costus afer Ker-Gawl" or "Costus afer". It should be noted that the stem and leaves of the plant contain consistent amounts of micronutrients and macronutrients. The leaves, stem, rhizomes of C. afer contain several steroidal sapogenins, aferosides, dioscin and paryphyllin C and a flavonoid glycoside, kaempferol-3-O-
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Journal Eprints > Medical Science |
Depositing User: | Managing Editor |
Date Deposited: | 23 Feb 2023 06:53 |
Last Modified: | 29 Jul 2024 07:51 |
URI: | http://repository.journal4submission.com/id/eprint/1378 |