Publications by authors named "Valentin Bashige Chiribagula"
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.
Ethnomedical knowledge of plants used in alternative medicine to treat hemorrhoidal diseases in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga province, Southern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Bashige Chiribagula Valentin Okusa Ndjolo Philippe Muhona Melman Manya Mboni Henry Bakari Amuri Salvius
BMC Complement Med Ther
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Data was collected from 1,604 respondents, including households, herbalists, and traditional healers, revealing 100 plant taxa associated with hemorrhoid treatment, with Phyllanthus amarus being the most frequently cited.
- * Results highlight that many of these plants also serve other medical purposes, and the study identifies 14 plants newly recognized for hemorrhoid treatment, showing the rich diversity of traditional medicine in the region.
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted in Lubumbashi to explore traditional medicinal plants used for wound healing, as no comprehensive inventory existed prior to this research.
- The survey involved interviews with over 2,900 individuals, identifying 166 plant taxa used for treating chronic wounds, with a notable emphasis on shrubs from the Fabaceae family.
- The findings highlighted various healing recipes, with leaves being the most commonly used part, and included 12 taxa recognized for the first time in medicinal use, underscoring the need for further validation of these traditional practices.