title: Terminalia macroptera, its current medicinal use and future perspectives.
abstract: The tree Terminalia macroptera (Combretaceae) is widespread in Western Africa, and in this area, different parts have been utilized in the treatment of various diseases. In this article, we report on the medicinal use of T. macroptera in three different districts in Mali (Siby, Dioïla and Dogonland), based on interviews with 78 healers in these districts. Roots, root bark, stem bark, leaves and fruits have all been employed by healers, as has parasitic Loranthus species growing on the tree. Major areas of use comprise treatment of wounds and sores, infections, pain, cough, tuberculosis and hepatitis. Some of the medicinal uses of T. macroptera appear to be rationally explained by its chemical constituents.
authors: Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Section Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, The University of Oslo, PO Box 1068 Blindern, N-0316 Oslo, Norway.
authors: Anh Thu
authors: AT
authors: Pham
authors: Christina
authors: C
authors: Dvergsnes
authors: Adiaratou
authors: A
authors: Togola
authors: Helle
authors: H
authors: Wangensteen
authors: Drissa
authors: D
authors: Diallo
authors: Berit Smestad
authors: BS
authors: Paulsen
authors: Karl Egil
authors: KE
authors: Malterud
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008302:Mali; D016488:Medicine, African Traditional; D008875:Middle Aged; D008517:Phytotherapy; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D029766:Terminalia
chemical_list: D028321:Plant Preparations