scholarly journals Interaction of Traditional Remedies Against HIV, Nutrients and ARVs

10.5772/19621 ◽  
2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugenia Barros
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Remedies

scholarly journals Contested or complementary healing paradigms? Women’s narratives of COVID-19 remedies in Mwanza, Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerry Mshana ◽  
Zaina Mchome ◽  
Diana Aloyce ◽  
Esther Peter ◽  
Saidi Kapiga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Belief Systems ◽  
Emerging Infections ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Women's Narratives ◽  
Traditional Remedies ◽  
Traditional Therapies ◽  
Audio Files ◽  
Smart Mobile ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
African Setting

Abstract Background COVID-19 has caused worldwide fear and uncertainty. Historically, the biomedical disease paradigm established its dominance in tackling emerging infectious illnesses mainly due to innovation in medication and advances in technology. Traditional and religious remedies have emerged as plausible options for prevention and treatment of COVID-19, especially in Africa and Asia. The appeal of religious and traditional therapies against COVID-19 in the African setting must be understood within the historical, social, and political context. This study explored how women and community members dealt with suspected symptoms of COVID-19 in Mwanza, Tanzania. Methods This study was conducted in Nyamagana and Ilemela districts of Mwanza, Tanzania, between July and August 2020. We conducted 18 mobile phone in-depth interviews with a purposively selected sample of women aged 27–57 years participating in an existing longitudinal study. For safety reasons, smart mobile phones were used to collect the data. Each interview was audio recorded after obtaining verbal consent from the participants. The audio files were transferred to computers for analysis. Four researchers conducted a multistage, inductive analysis of the data. Results Participants reported wide use and perceived high efficacy of traditional remedies and prayer to prevent and treat suspected symptoms of COVID-19. Use was either alone or combined with public health recommendations such as hand washing and crowd avoidance. Despite acknowledging that a pathogen causes COVID-19, participants attested to the relevance and power of traditional herbal medication and prayer to curb COVID-19. Four main factors underline the symbolic efficacy of the traditional and religious treatment paradigms: personal, communal, and official reinforcement of their efficacy; connection to local knowledge and belief systems; the failure of biomedicine to offer a quick and effective solution; and availability. Conclusions In the context of emerging contagious illnesses, communities turn to resilient and trusted treatment paradigms to quell fear and embrace hope. To tackle emerging infections effectively, it is essential to engage the broader sociopolitical landscape, including communal considerations of therapeutic efficacy.

scholarly journals Phytochemistry and Biological Activities of Iris Species Growing in Iraqi Kurdistan and Phenolic Constituents of the Traditional Plant Iris postii

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 264
Author(s):  
Hawraz Ibrahim M. Amin ◽  
Faiq H. S. Hussain ◽  
Soran K. Najmaldin ◽  
Zaw Min Thu ◽  
Mohammed Farhad Ibrahim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Chromatographic Separations ◽  
Traditional Use ◽  
Methanolic Extracts ◽  
Aerial Parts ◽  
Traditional Remedies ◽  
Phenolic Constituents ◽  
Total Antioxidant

A dozen Iris species (Iridaceae) are considered traditional remedies in Kurdistan, especially for treating inflammations. Phytochemical studies are still scarce. The information reported in the literature about Iris species growing in Kurdistan has been summarized in the first part of this paper, although, except for Iris persica, investigations have been performed on vegetal samples collected in countries different from Kurdistan. In the second part of the work, we have investigated, for the first time, the contents of the methanolic extracts of Iris postii aerial parts and rhizomes that were collected in Kurdistan. Both extracts exhibited a significant dose-dependent free radical scavenging and total antioxidant activities, comparable to those of ascorbic acid. Medium-pressure liquid chromatographic separations of the two extracts afforded l-tryptophan, androsin, isovitexin, swertisin, and 2″-O-α-l-rhamnopyranosyl swertisin from the aerial parts, whereas ε-viniferin, trans-resveratrol 3,4′-O-di-β-d-glucopyranoside, and isotectorigenin were isolated from the rhizomes. This is the first finding of the last three metabolites from an Iris species. The various remarkable biological activities of isolated compounds scientifically sustain the traditional use of I. postii as a medicinal plant.

scholarly journals Barriers to Testing and Treatment for Chagas Disease among Latino Immigrants in Georgia

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca M. Minneman ◽  
Monique M. Hennink ◽  
Andrea Nicholls ◽  
Sahar S. Salek ◽  
Francisco S. Palomeque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chagas Disease ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Latino Immigrants ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Alternative Health ◽  
Traditional Remedies ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Health Complications ◽  
Migrant Farm ◽  
The Cost

Background. The lack of testing and treatment of Chagas disease (CD), caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, amongst infected immigrants in the USA increases the risk of serious health complications and transmission (congenital or via blood transfusions).Goal. Our goal was to identify the barriers to testing and treatment of CD and understand the process of seeking healthcare amongst Latino immigrants in Georgia.Methods. In this qualitative study, eleven focus group discussions were conducted with 82 Latino immigrants, including migrant farm workers. Grounded theory was used to collect and analyze the data to develop an inductive conceptual framework to explain the context and process of seeking healthcare for CD amongst this at-risk population.Results. Participants were not aware of CD. Three healthcare seeking behaviors were identified: delaying treatment, using traditional remedies, and using either mainstream or alternative health providers. Behaviors and motivations differed by gender, and the use of licensed medical providers was considered a last resort due to the cost of healthcare, loss of earnings while seeking care, and fear of diagnosis with fatal illness.Discussion. Providing free or low cost services, mobile clinics, and education regarding CD is critical to increase testing and treatment of CD in the US.

scholarly journals Indigenous Traditional Medical Practitioners’ Lack of Formal Medical Education Impacts their Choices of Information Resources for the Treatment of Sickle Cell Anemia

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Maria Melssen
Keyword(s):  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Sickle Cell Anemia ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Low Literacy ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Environment Model ◽  
Survey Questions ◽  
Traditional Remedies ◽  
Traditional Practitioners

Objective – To determine the information seeking behaviours of traditional medical practitioners who treat sickle cell anemia patients. Design – Qualitative, interviewer-administered, structured questionnaire. Setting – City and surrounding rural area of Ibadan, Nigeria. Subjects – The researchers selected for this study 160 indigenous traditional medical practitioners who specialize in the treatment of sickle cell anemia. The majority of the subjects were male, with 96 male and 64 female. The practitioners were selected from four traditional medical practitioner associations in Ibadan, Nigeria. The researchers met with the leaders of the four organizations and identified which of the 420 members specialize in the treatment of sickle cell anemia. Methods – The subjects were asked survey questions orally during face-to-face interviews. The decision to conduct interviews and ask the survey questions orally (rather than having the subjects complete the survey questions on their own) was based on the perceived low literacy level of the traditional medical practitioners. Survey questions were written using the analytical framework of Taylor’s information use environment model. According to the authors, the premise of Taylor’s information use environment model is that individuals can be grouped according to their “professional and/or social characteristics” (p. 124). The group is then characterized by the members’ approach to problem solving: the type of problems they encounter, the setting they find themselves in during the problem, and how the group as a whole determines what course of action needs to be taken in order to solve the problem. The problem solving strategy of the group impacts its need for information and how that information is located and used. The questions asked by the researchers fell into one of five research areas: • the environment of the group • the diagnosis and treatment methods of traditional medical practitioners and how they obtain information that shapes their diagnosis and treatment choices • sources of information for the treatment of sickle cell anemia and the factors that encourage or discourage the use of those sources • how information about sickle cell anemia is communicated amongst the traditional medical practitioners • the extent to which orthodox and traditional approaches to the treatment of sickle cell anemia are integrated. All 160 subjects completed the interview and all of the surveys were determined to be usable. Main Results – The main sources of professional knowledge and training of the traditional medical practitioners are their fathers (55%) and master healers (42.5%). This knowledge is orally preserved: none of the respondents completed a formal training program at a university. The information used to select the best treatment options for patients with sickle cell anemia is the patient’s diet or eating habits (62%) and new traditional remedies (55%). New traditional remedies are defined by the authors as “the location and potency of herbs, roots, bark and parts of animals used to compound drugs or make ritual sacrifices” (p. 128). The information found least useful by the traditional practitioners is the authenticity of new remedies (20%). The traditional practitioners would wait for their patients to report back regarding the success or failure of the treatment they were provided. The researchers also discovered that traditional practitioners rarely, if ever, share their diagnosis and treatment methodologies with other practitioners. The diagnostic tests for sickle cell anemia used most often by traditional practitioners are visual observation (32.5%) and history taking (48%). Only a fraction of the practitioners (10%) utilize “orthodox methods” which include Hb electrophoresis. The treatment option of choice by the majority of practitioners is concoctions (62.5%). The traditional practitioners favour informal sources of information over formal sources. The informal sources most commonly used are local associations (55%), colleagues (55%), and master healers (52.5%). Such formal resources as medical journals, seminars or workshops, the Internet, and libraries are rarely if ever used. The factors influencing the practitioners’ resource choice include relevance (87.8%), suitability (70%), and availability (67.5%). Many practitioners also refer their patients to other traditional medical practitioners; however, very few (27.5%) refer patients to orthodox physicians. The traditional practitioners felt that they can treat their patients on their own and do not need the orthodox physician’s help. The traditional practitioners also feel that there is little or no information sharing between the traditional practitioners and the orthodox physicians: the only time information is exchanged between the two groups is when the orthodox physicians want to conduct research on traditional medical practices. Conclusion – The traditional practitioners rely heavily on information from local experts to guide their treatment plans for sickle cell anemia patients. The success or failure of a given treatment plan is also based on what did or did not work in the past. These practitioners do not have a formal education and have a low literacy level. This group is not recognized by western medical culture as a result of their lack of professional, western medical training. Another issue is that there is not a solid documentation system of the treatment and management of sickle cell anemia by this group. This is due to their fears of having their methods “stolen” by fellow practitioners. Recommendations by the authors include having the association leaders document and track the treatment and disease management methods used by their members and implementing a training program for the indigenous traditional medicine practitioners. Further research needed includes exploring the various ways to integrate western medical practices with traditional practices as well as investigating ways to encourage collaboration and sharing of information between indigenous medical practitioners.

scholarly journals Features of parasitocenosis in eimeriosis in young ruminants

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (14) ◽  
pp. 91-100
Author(s):  
Vera Usevich ◽  
N. Kurochkina ◽  
M. Drozd ◽  
Ol'ga Petrova
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Evaluation ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Laboratory Diagnostics ◽  
Therapeutic Effectiveness ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Traditional Remedies ◽  
Eimeria Arloingi

Abstract. The prevalence of coccidiosis diseases of various animal species has a global scale, so this problem has attracted the attention of veterinary specialists around the world. The purpose of this study was to study the specific features of the species composition and laboratory diagnostics of eimeriosis in young ruminants and to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and prevention when using drugs from different groups. The material for the study was goats and calves. The research was carried out on the basis of two farms of the same agricultural holding in the Sverdlovsk region. Diagnostics was performed based on clinical and laboratory studies. Results of the study. The main pathogens in the goat breeding complex in goats of different ages were identified: the main causative agent of coccidiosis in 120-day-old goats was Eimeria arloingi, which accounted for 54 % of all detected oocysts in the samples. Eimeriosis occurred as a mixed invasion of Eimeria arloingi with Eimeria ninaekohlyakimovae (33 %) and Eimeria intracata (13 %). Eimeria arloingi (68 %), in 21-days-old goats – Eimeria ninaekohlyakimovae (32 %). Eimeriosis caused by Eimeria bovis was detected in 30-days-old calves (100 %). The article describes the results of using various anticoccidial drugs in the treatment and prevention of eimeriosis. A comparative evaluation of the therapeutic effectiveness of known coccidiostatics is given. The economic efficiency of different groups of drugs was evaluated. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that the morphological and quantitative assessment of parasitocenoses in eimeriosis in young ruminants was carried out. A comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of various traditional remedies and a new drug for the treatment of eimeriosis in calves and goats was carried out. Conclusion. Not all of the drugs used have the same therapeutic effectiveness both in terms of treatment time and the quality of elimination of the etiological factor.

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical, phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of Bengal Pogostemon (Pogostemon benghalensis)

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 318-327
Author(s):  
Sangeeta Dahiya ◽  
Daizy R. Batish ◽  
Harminader Pal Singh
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Level ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Chemical Compounds ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Chemical Structures ◽  
Traditional Uses ◽  
Traditional Remedies ◽  
Pharmacological Studies

Pogostemon benghalensis (Burm.f.) Kuntze (Lamiaceae) is an important aromatic plant. Multiple classes of phytochemicals such as flavonoids, phenols, phytosteroids, carbohydrates, fatty acids, glycosides, sterols, terpenoids, tannins, essential oil, and alkaloids have been isolated from the title species. Different plant parts have been used as traditional remedies for various ailments. The present review aims to update and coherent the fragmented information on botanical aspects, phytochemistry, traditional uses, and pharmacological activities. An extensive review of the literature was carried out by using various search engines like PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, Google Scholar, Google, Scifinder for information. The articles were searched using the keywords "Pogostemon", "Parviflorus’, "benghalensis". Chemical structures of the chemical compounds were drawn using software Chem Draw ultra 8.0. Most of the plant parts have been used for the treatment of various ailments. Phytochemistry reveals that the plant is a rich source of various biologically active compounds. Pogostemon extracts exhibited numerous pharmacological effects like anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. In sum, P. benghalensis is a promising aromatic and medicinal plant as depicted by its various traditional uses and pharmacological studies. Bioactive compounds, responsible for its various pharmacological activities at the molecular level, need further detailed investigations. Future clinical studies are also required to validate the various traditional uses of P. benghalensis.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document