Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don.: Extraordinary Bapedi medicinal herb for gonorrhoea

Dynamic Chiropractic

关键词: Apocynaceae;    Bapedi;    traditional healer;    Catharanthus roseus;    ethnomedicine;    gonorrhoea;    Madagascar periwinkle.;   

DOI  :  10.5897/JMPR12.728

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: MPA Media

【 摘 要 】

The use ofCatharanthus roseusby 30 Bapedi traditional healers to treat gonorrhoea in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, was investigated via a semi-structured questionnaire, supplemented with field observations. Results show thatC. roseusis highly preferred by the majority (60%) of the interviewed healers, and that the pink form is exclusively used to treat gonorrhoea. This naturalised exotic species is actively being cultivated by healers in their home gardens for an easily available supply of material. The treatment of gonorrhoea by these healers usingC. roseuswas comparable in terms of the preparation method of the extract, including plant part (root) used and boiling time (20 min), as well as the administration procedure (oral prescription), dosage strength (300 ml three times per day) and treatment period (seven days). The current study concludes thatC. roseusextracts might be effective againstNeisseria gonorrhoea.

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