Traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology review of 2 Vitex: diversifolia and doniana
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Date
2019-04
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Society for research and Development in Education
Abstract
Genus Vitex is largely used throughout the world (Benin, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Lesotho, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa) for various care such as: anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, hepatocuractive, intestinal troubles. Among the plurality of known Vitex, the most exploited in Burkina Faso are Vitex diversifolia Bak and Vitex doniana Sweet. Then, the aim of this study is to summarize traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of 2 local species of Vitex. The results of this study show that the species of this genus are rich in polyphenolic compounds, minerals and vitamins. These founding can justify the many uses in traditional medicine.
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Verbenaceae, polyphenolic compounds, vitamins, Burkina Faso
Citation
Jean Bangou Mindiédiba, Meda Roland Nâg-Tiero, Ouoba Yempabou Hermann, Nacoulma Odile Germaine. Traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology review of 2 Vitex: diversifolia and doniana. International Journal of Research and Development in Pharmacy & Life Sciences (IJRDPL). 2019 Apr; 8(2): 29-36