Jean, Bangou MindiédibaMeda, Roland Nâg-TieroOuoba, Yempabou HermannNacoulma, Odile Germaine2020-09-242020-09-242019-04Jean 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): 29-362282-02382393-932Xhttp://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/203835Genus 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.Verbenaceaepolyphenolic compoundsvitaminsBurkina FasoJournal ArticleIndiaUnité de Formation et de Recherche en Sciences et Techniques. Université Nazi Boni, 01 BP 1091 Bobo-Dioulasso 01, Burkina FasoUnité de Formation et de Recherche en Sciences et Techniques. Université Nazi Boni, 01 BP 1091 Bobo-Dioulasso 01, Burkina FasoUnité de Formation et de Recherche en Sciences et Techniques. Université Nazi Boni, 01 BP 1091 Bobo-Dioulasso 01, Burkina FasoLaboratoire de Biochimie et de Chimie Appliquées (LABIOCA), Unité de Formation et de Recherche en Sciences et Techniques. Université Ouaga I , 09 BP 848 Ouagadougou 09, Burkina Faso