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Terminalia macroptera, its current medicinal use and future perspectives.

Anh Thu Pham1, Christina Dvergsnes, Adiaratou Togola

  • 1Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Section Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, The University of Oslo, PO Box 1068 Blindern, N-0316 Oslo, Norway.

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|September 3, 2011
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Summary

Terminalia macroptera is a medicinal tree in Western Africa. Local healers use its various parts to treat wounds, infections, pain, and respiratory illnesses like tuberculosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Ethnobotany
  • Ethnomedicine
  • Pharmacognosy

Background:

  • Terminalia macroptera (Combretaceae) is a tree native to Western Africa.
  • Traditional healers in the region utilize various plant parts for treating diverse ailments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the ethnobotanical uses of Terminalia macroptera in three districts of Mali.
  • To identify the plant parts and ailments treated by traditional healers using T. macroptera.

Main Methods:

  • Interviews were conducted with 78 traditional healers in Siby, Dioïla, and Dogonland districts of Mali.
  • Data on plant usage, preparation methods, and treated diseases were collected.

Main Results:

  • Roots, root bark, stem bark, leaves, fruits, and parasitic Loranthus species were identified as medicinal parts.
  • Key applications include the treatment of wounds, sores, infections, pain, cough, tuberculosis, and hepatitis.
  • Medicinal applications may be linked to the tree's chemical constituents.

Conclusions:

  • Terminalia macroptera holds significant ethnobotanical importance in Mali.
  • The documented uses highlight the potential for further pharmacological investigation and drug discovery.