HERBAL MEDICINE:KATAZAMITI (Bridelia micrantha )
KATAZAMITI (Bridelia
micrantha )
AKA : English:Coast goldleaf,Coast golden leaf , sweet berry Angola: Imbalala , Mulengwe-lengwe , Burundi:Umiqimbu ,Cameroon:essenque, essat ewoulet , mosenge , tata.Central African Republic:ko indiyu, msopa Congo: dinita, enjeku, kenkum musur, kimwindu mujimbu , munjanku , murama , muzau , ndimusera .Ethiopia Muka chito ,Gabon: eso, eveng ewolenghe ,ewoloc ,musasa , musende-tsende , mutsetsendi ,mom-asas, nut sisene , osenende , otendya . Ghana : opa kyisise , awogye ,badi .Ivory coast :amangbrehia , apoi , ataba , bianzua demembemihia , egba, ekuane, epako, troubo, gringouimia irigo sanga , kosagba , opam , tchikue , touqbibi . Kenya lupobo , Uganda : Katazamiti , Nigeria ;egebe , ira , ira odan .
Katazamiti is a native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is
a semi-deciduous to deciduous tree up to 20m tall with a dense rounded crown
and tall, bare stem. All parts of the plant are used in traditional medicine
.Formerly called Bridelia micrantha , It
is traditionally used in the treatment
of stomach ailments and diseases such
as gastritis , salmonellosis ,
gastro-enteritis, diarrhea and constipation , tapeworms and as emetic for
poisons ( causes vomiting ).
Scientific studies
have shown that extracts of the whole stem demonstrated
antimicrobial activity by
inhibiting the growth of the whole stem demonstrated
(Pylori) and campylobacter
jejuni/coli
It is used as atreatment for the skin problems such as
ulcers , boils , and rashes ;for respiratory problems such as perisistent cough, TB, Pnuermonia ,
Brochintis and Pluerisy; as analgesic
(pain reliever ) ;
It is also sometimes used as an ant malarial.
For toothache
and gum diseases
For painful menstruation and to prevent abortion; as
a stimulant and Restorative tonic (alterative) for fortifying pregnant woman.
It is used
for treating sickle cell anemia, HIV/AIDS and Anemia in general.
Preliminary research on medical properties of
Katazamiti has shown this herb to be beneficial in treating HIV/AIDS as it cures
diarrhea and stomach discomfort, which are common illness in AIDS and contributes
to the well being of the patient.
It has also been shown to be apossible principle
inhibitor to HIV-1 reverse transcriptase .Katazamiti is also used in treating
psychological problems such as neurosis and psychosis
SOURCES
CRC World Dictionary of
Medicinal and Poisonous Plants: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms,
Synonyms, and Etymology (5 Volume Set)
www.blackherbals.com
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