O The use of medicinal plants for parasitic diseases
Abstract
The use of plants for the treatment of many diseases comes from the knowledge of ancestors and propagates over the years, proving to be a good alternative, especially for those with low financial resources. Among the diseases treated are the parasitic diseases that are the cause of more than 200 thousand deaths per year. This systematic review search for in the literature plant species used by different communities of the world for the treatment of parasitoses. Were used primary databases: PubMed, SciELO e LILACS. The terms used in the search were found in the English language, associated with the Boolean operator AND: “parasitic diseases” AND “plants medicinal”. Finding 853 publications, after which inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, selecting of 9 articles. Were found 67 species of 42 families, in which the Leguminosae family was the most cited by the population, and the most used plant species were Azadirachta indica, Euphorbia abyssinica and Mangifera indica, with featured on the first. Malaria had a more number of medicinal plants for its treatment. Even with drug development, it can be observed that traditional medicine hasn`t fallen into disuse, encouraging scientific studies that ensure the therapeutic efficacy of these medicinal plants.
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Somsak, V.; Chachiyo, S.; Jaihan, U.; Nakinchat, S. 2015. Protective effect of aqueous crude extract of neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves on Plasmodium berghei - induced renal damage in mice. Journal of Tropical Medicine, 15: 1-5.
Somsak, V.; Chachiyo, S.; Jaihan, U.; Nakinchat, S. 2015. Protective effect of aqueous crude extract of neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves on Plasmodium berghei - induced renal damage in mice. Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2015:1-5.
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Andrews K.T.; Fisher G.; Skinner-Adams T.S. 2014. Drug repurposing and human parasitic protozoan diseases. International Journal for Parasitology, 4(2) 95-111.
Bahmani, M.; Saki, K.; Kopaei, M.R.; Karamati, S.A.; Eftekhari, Z.; Jelodari, M. 2014. The most common herbal medicines affecting Sarcomastigophora branches: a review study. Asian Pacific Journ al of Tropical Medicin, 7 (1): S14-S21.
Balbinot, S.; Velasquez, P.G.; Düsman, E.2013. Reconhecimento e uso de plantas medicinais pelos idosos do Município de Marmeleiro – Paraná. Revista. Brasileira de Plantas Medicinais, 15 (4): 632-638.
Bedri, S.; Khalil, E.A.; Khalid, S.A.; Alzohairy, M.A.; Mohieldein, A.; Aldebasi, Y.H.; Etet, P.F.S; Farahna, M. 2013. Azadirachta indica ethanolic extract protects neurons from apoptosis and mitigates brain swelling in experimental cerebral malaria. Malaria Journal, 12: 1-9.
Belayneh, A.; Asfaw, Z.; Demissew, S.; Bussa, N.F. 2012. Medicinal plants potential and use by pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Erer Valley of Babile Wereda, Eastern Ethiopia. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8 (42): 1-11.
Bochner, R.; Fiszon, J.T.; Assis, M.A.; Avelar, K.E.S. 2012. Problems associated with the use of medicinal plants commercialized in "Mercadão de Madureira", Rio de Janeiro City, Brazil. Revista Brasileira de Plantas Medicinais, 14 (3): 537-547.
Briones-Chávez, C.; Torres-Zevallos, H.; Canales, M.; Stamato, C.M.; O’Riordan, T.G.; Terashima, A. 2013.
Differences in prevalence of geohelminth infections between indigenous and settler populations in a remote Amazonian region of Peru. Tropical Medicine & International Health, 18(5): 615-618.
Costa, K.C.S.; Bezerra, S.B.; Norte, C.M.; Nunes, L.M.N.; Olinda, T.M. 2012. Medicinal plants with teratogenic potential: current considerations. Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 48 (3): 427-433.
Dembo, E.G.; Abay, S.M.; Dahiya, N.; Ogboi, J.S.; Christophides, G.K.; Lupidi, G.; Chianese, G.; Lucantoni, L.; Habluetzel, A. 2015. Impact of repeated NeemAzal®-treated blood meals on the fitness of Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes. Parasites & Vector, 8 (94): 1-13.
Edrissian, G.; Rokni, M.B.; Mohebali, M.; Nateghpour, M.; Mowlavi, G.; Bahadori, M. 2016. History of medical parasitology and parasitic infections in Iran. Archives of Iranian Medicine, 19 (8): 601-607.
Gomes, A.P.; Vitorino, R.R.; Costa, A.P.; Mendonça, E.G.; Oliveira M.G.A.; Siqueira-Batista, R. 2011. Malária grave por Plasmodium falciparum. Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva, 23(3): 358-369.
Guedes, A.P.; Franklin, G.; Fernandes-Ferreira, M. 2012. Hypericum sp.: essential oil composition and biologic activities. Phytochemestry Reviews, 11 (1): 127-152.
Innocent, E.; Hassanali, A.; Kisinza, W.N.W.; Mutalemwa, P.P.P.; Magesa, S.; Kayombo, E. 2014. Anti-mosquito plants as an alternative or incremental method for malaria vector control among rural communities of Bagamoyo District, Tanzania. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10(56):1-11.
Kabir, M.H.; Hasan, N.; Rahman, M.; Rahman, A.; Khan, J.A.; Hoque, N.T.; Bhuiyan, R.Q.; Mou, S.M.; Jahan, R.; Rahmatullah, M. 2014. A survey of medicinal plants used by the Deb barma clan of the Tripura tribe of Moulvibazar district, Bangladesh. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 10 (19): 1-28.
Klein, E.Y.2013. Antimalarial drug resistance: a review of the biology and strategies to delay emergence and spread. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 41(4): 311-317.
Limenih, Y.; Umer, S.; Wolde-Mariam, M. 2015. Ethnobotanical Study on Traditional Medicinal plants in degadamotworeda, Amhara Region, North Ethiopia. International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Chemistry, 5(2): 258-273.
Lulekal, E.; Asfaw, Z.; Kelbessa, E.; Damme, P.V. 2013. Ethnomedicinal study of plants used for human ailments in Ankober District, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Journal of Ethnobiologyand Ethnomedicine, 9 (63):1-13.
Lydia, L.; Lifongo, L.L.; Simoben, C.V.; Ntie-Kang, F.; Babiaka, S.B.; Judson P.N. 2014. A bioactivity versus ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants from Nigeria, West Africa. Natural Products and Bioprospecting, 4(1):1-19.
Malan, D.F.; Neuba, D.F.R.; Kouakou, K.L. 2015. Medicinal plants and traditional healing practices in ehotile people, around the Aby Lagoon (eastern littoral of Côte d'Ivoire). Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 11(21): 1-18.
Messias, M.C.T.B.; Menegatto, M.F.; Prado, A.C.C.; Santos, B.R.; Guimarães, M.F.M. 2015. Popular use of medicinal plants and the socioeconomic profile of the users: a study in the urban area of Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Revista Brasileira de Plantas Medicinais, 17 (1): 76-104.
Morais, N.R.L.; Oliveira Neto, F.B.; Melo, A.R.; Bertini L.M.; Silva, F.F.M.; Alves, L.A. 2016. Prospecção fitoquímica e avaliação do potencial antioxidante de Cnidos colusphyllacanthus (müll. Arg.) Pax&k.hoffm. Oriundo de apodi – RN. Revista Brasileira de Plantas Medicinais, 18 (1): 180-185.
Murugan, K.; Panneerselvam, C.; Samidoss, C.M.; Madhiyazhagan, P.; Suresh, U.; Roni, M.; Chandramohan, B.; Subramaniam, J.; Dinesh, D.; Rajaganesh, R.; Paulpandi, M.; Wei, H.; Aziz, A.T.; Alsalhi, M.S.; Devanesan, S.; Nicoletti, M.; Pavela, R.; Canale, A.; Benelli, G. 2016. In vivo and in vitro effectiveness of Azadirachtaindica-synthesized silvernanocrystals against Plasmodium berghei and Plasmodium falciparum, and their potential against malaria mosquitões. Research in Veterinary Science, 106:14-22.
Nasri, H.; Shirzad, H. 2013. Toxicity and safety of medicinal plants. Journal of Herbmed Pharmacology, 2 (2): 21-22
Ngarivhume, T.; Klooster, C.I.E.A.V.; Jong, J.T.V.M.; Westhuizen, J.V. 2014. Medicinal plants used by traditional healers for the treatment of malaria in the Chipinge district in Zimbabwe. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 159: 224-237.
Oliveira, G.L.; Oliveira, A.F.M.; Andrade, L.H.C. 2010. Plantas medicinais utilizadas na comunidade urbana de Muribeca, Nordeste do Brasil. Acta Botanica Brasilica, 24(2): 571-577.
Singh, S.; Singh, R. 2014. Herbal medicinal treatment of Malaria in Aliero local government area, Kebbi, Nigeria. Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 2(2): 117-126.
Somsak, V.; Chachiyo, S.; Jaihan, U.; Nakinchat, S. 2015. Protective effect of aqueous crude extract of neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves on Plasmodium berghei - induced renal damage in mice. Journal of Tropical Medicine, 15: 1-5.
Somsak, V.; Chachiyo, S.; Jaihan, U.; Nakinchat, S. 2015. Protective effect of aqueous crude extract of neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves on Plasmodium berghei - induced renal damage in mice. Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2015:1-5.
Sousa, R.G.; Falcão, H.S.; Barbosa Filho, J.M.; Diniz, M.F.F.M.; Batista, L.M. 2013. Atividade anti-helmíntica de plantas nativas do continente americano: uma revisão. Revista Brasileira de Plantas Medicinais, 15 (2): 287-292.
Tabuti, J.R.S.; Kukunda, C.B.; Kaweesi, D.; Kasilo, O.M.J. 2012. Herbal medicine use in the districts of Nakapiripirit, Pallisa, Kanungu, and Mukono in Uganda. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 8(35): 1-15.
Visser, S.; Giatti, L.L.; Carvalho, R.A.C.; Guerreiro, J.C.H.2011. Estudo da associação entre fatores socioambientais e prevalência de parasitose intestinal em área periférica da cidade de Manaus (AM, Brasil). Ciência & Saúde Coletiva, 16(8): 3481-3492.
Yerbanga, R.S.; Lucantoni, L.; Ouédraogo, R.K.; Da, D.F.;Yao, F.A.; Yaméogo, K.B.; Churcher, T.S.; Lupidi, G.; Taglialatela-Scafati, O.; Gouagna, L.C.; Cohuet, A.; Christophides, G.K.; Ouédraogo, J.B.; Habluetzel, A. 2014. Transmission blocking activity of Azadirachta indica and Guierase negalensis extracts on the sporogonic development of Plasmodium falciparum field isolates in Anopheles coluzzii mosquitoes. Parasites & Vector, 7(185): 1-10.
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2017-01-15
How to Cite
MELO, Cinthia Rodrigues et al.
O The use of medicinal plants for parasitic diseases.
Acta Brasiliensis, [S.l.], v. 1, n. 1, p. 28-32, jan. 2017.
ISSN 2526-4338.
Available at: <http://revistas.ufcg.edu.br/actabra/index.php/actabra/article/view/7>. Date accessed: 24 dec. 2024.
doi: https://doi.org/10.22571/Actabra1120177.
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Review
