Publications by authors named "Jean-Baptiste Lumbu Simbi"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the antibacterial and antioxidant properties of two Congolese medicinal plants (CrasMon and CrasPic) traditionally used to treat bacterial gastroenteritis, utilizing various scientific tests such as disc diffusion and DPPH assays to assess their effectiveness.
- - Results show that both plant extracts displayed significant antibacterial activity, with CrasPic exhibiting the strongest effects, while also demonstrating high antioxidant activity and a variety of beneficial phytochemicals like flavonoids and tannins.
- - Toxicity testing indicated that both extracts have a high safety profile, with no detectable toxicity at doses up to 200 mg/kg, implying potential for safe medicinal use.
Introduction: , , and are used against malaria in traditional medicine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). To evaluate their potential in the treatment of this disease, the antiplasmodial property of these four plants was evaluated. All experiments were conducted on methanolic extracts performed on selected organ parts of these plants.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTraditional plant-based remedies to control gastrointestinal disorders in livestock in the regions of Kamina and Kaniama (Katanga province, Democratic Republic of Congo).
J Ethnopharmacol
May 2014
Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Gastrointestinal parasitic diseases present one of the main constraints hindering the productivity of the livestock sector (goat and cattle). Due to the limited availability and affordability of deworming drugs, traditional herbal remedies are still frequently used. The study aims at collecting traditional knowledge on local plants and remedies used to treat gastrointestinal parasitoses in livestock in two adjacent territories (Haut-Lomami district).
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