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Cited by 19Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants StudiesSalmonella and Campylobacter epidemiologyMedicinal Plant Research

Traditional treatment of human and animal salmonelloses in Southern Benin: Knowledge of farmers and traditherapists

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Dougnon, T. V., Deguenon, E., Fah, L., Legba, B., Hounmanou, Y. M. G., Agbankpe, J., Amadou, A., Koudokpon, H. +11 more·2017·Veterinary World
DOI 10.14202/vetworld.2017.580-592PMC PMC5499072
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Aim: This study aimed to report medicinal plants that are likely to be used in the control of salmonellosis. Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted in Southern Benin.Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to 150 farmers and 100 traditional therapists in seven high municipalities.This step helped to collect plants that are used in the treatment of animal salmonellosis and typhoid fever in human. Results:The results revealed a low level of use of medicinal plants among breeders who prefer antibiotics such as oxytetracycline (53.55%), tylosine + sulfadimerazine (15.30%), and alphaceryl (19.13%).However, plants such as Moringa oleifera (leaves), Carica papaya (leaves and seeds), and Vernonia amygdalina (leaves) were mostly used by some farmers.From traditional therapists, 57 plant species of 32 families were identified as typhoid fever cures; among which Leguminosae, Asteraceae, and Euphorbiaceae were predominant.Persea americana (22.72%),V. amygdalina (7.57%), and Corchorus olitorius (7.57%) were the most cited by traditherapists for the treatment of typhoid fever in human. Conclusion:This study provides a database for further studies on the in vitro and in vivo efficacy of Benin plant species on Salmonella spp.These evaluations will guarantee the availability of new therapeutic solutions for populations.

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  • In Benin, coconut water is traditionally used against colic, gastroenteritis, and abdominal pain.

    “In Benin, coconut water is traditionally used against several ailments, such as colic, gastroenteritis, and abdominal pain (Dougnon et al. 2017).”

    From Ethnomedicine, improved traditional medicine from Cocos nucifera water and evaluation of antibacterial activity on four bacterial strains in Center, Cameroon (2024) · cites this paper as Dougnon et al. 2017

    The Results section on farmers’ knowledge of animal salmonellosis lists coconut water from Cocos nucifera as used in association with other plants. It does not identify colic, gastroenteritis, or abdominal pain as conditions treated with coconut water, so the claim extends beyond what the source reports. (LLM, conf=0.89)

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  • Previous studies have demonstrated that coconut water has antibacterial and antifungal activities.

    “Indeed, previous studies have demonstrated that coconut water has antibacterial and antifungal activities, as in Benin (Dougnon et al. 2017).”

    From Ethnomedicine, improved traditional medicine from Cocos nucifera water and evaluation of antibacterial activity on four bacterial strains in Center, Cameroon (2024) · cites this paper as Dougnon et al. 2017

    The Results table on plants used against animal salmonellosis lists coconut water as a remedy reported in Southern Benin. It does not report a study demonstrating antibacterial or antifungal activity of coconut water; the Discussion’s antibacterial findings concern other plants. No page number is available in our copy. (LLM, conf=0.84)

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Dougnon, T. V., Deguenon, E., Fah, L., Legba, B., Hounmanou, Y. M. G., Agbankpe, J., Amadou, A., Koudokpon, H., Fabiyi, K., Aniambossou, A., Assogba, P., Hounsa, E., de Souza, M., Avlessi, F., Dougnon, T. J., Gbaguidi, F., Boko, M., Bankole, H. S., & Baba-Moussa, L.
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Université d'Abomey-Calavi (BJ)
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Veterinary World
Publisher
Veterinary World
Published
2017-06
Volume
10
Issue
6
Pages
580-592
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  • 0972-8988 (ISSN-L)
  • 2231-0916
DOI
10.14202/vetworld.2017.580-592
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PMC5499072
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W2621203396
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (487 RG/BIO/AF/AC_G-FR3240293303)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Medicinal Plant Research
Keywords
salmonellosis, typhoid fever, medicinal plants, traditional medicine, human salmonellosis, farmer knowledge, Vernonia amygdalina, Moringa oleifera, Carica papaya, avocado, Corchorus olitorius, antibiotic use in livestock, southern Benin

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