Journal articles: 'Traditional medicine – Zimbabwe'

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Cavender, Tony. "The Professionalization of Traditional Medicine in Zimbabwe." Human Organization 47, no. 3 (September 1, 1988): 251–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.17730/humo.47.3.h287255716733517.

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Tagwireyi, D., D. E. Ball, and C. F. B. Nhachi. "Traditional medicine poisoning in Zimbabwe: clinical presentation and management in adults." Human & Experimental Toxicology 21, no. 11 (November 2002): 579–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1191/0960327102ht299oa.

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Traditional medicines (TMs) have been reported as major causes of hospital admissions in some African countries including Zimbabwe. There is, however, still a paucity of information with regards to their clinical presentations. We carried out a retrospective case series of all cases of traditional medicine poisoning (TMP) at eight main referral hospitals in Zimbabwe (January 1998–December 1999 inclusive) to describe the most common signs and symptoms, reasons for, and management of TMP in adults. Where the reasons for taking the TM were known, most cases had taken the medicine for either abdominal pains or aphrodisiac purposes. Nonspecific adverse effects including vomiting, abdominal pains, and diarrhoea were the most commonly encountered. A large proportion of patients with TMP also suffered from genito-urinary tract adverse outcomes especially haematuria and dysuria. Intravenous fluids were the most commonly employed therapeutic modality for TMP, probably in an effort to dilute or increase excretion of the toxins. Further research is required to elucidate the toxic components responsible for the observed ill effects and whether these effects are due to the medicines themselves or to co-existing illnesses.

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Dimene, Liphapang, Mutseyekwa Fadzai, Jephat Chifamba, Gerald Nyakatawa, Carol Mahachi, Amos Marume, Michael Bhebhe, and Tafadzwa Taderera. "A cross-sectional study to determine the use of alternative medicines during pregnancy in the district hospitals in Manicaland, Zimbabwe." African Health Sciences 20, no. 1 (April 20, 2020): 64–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v20i1.11.

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Background: Traditional medicines are widely used in the rapidly growing health system and are of economic importance. The study aimed at determining the frequency, pattern of use and factors that influence traditional medicines use during pregnancy. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out at four district hospitals in Manicaland, Zimbabwe, using questionnaire based convenience sampling. Results: Traditional medicines use was found to be high with 54% (n = 337) of pregnant women using traditional medicines during pregnancy. The major purpose of use of traditional medicine was found to be preparation for delivery; cervical dila- tion in particular. The following factors showed a significant statistical association for use of traditional medicines: previous mode of delivery (p = 0.006), level of education (p = 0.016), family income (p = 0.007), and residential settlement (p = 0.026). Some of the common traditional medicines used during pregnancy include Camellia sinensis, Aloe, Spirostachys Africana, Thumbergia lancifolia, Dalbergiella nyasae, Steganotaenia oraliacea, Stomatostemma monteiroae and Cussonia arborea. Conclusion: A number of pregnant women use traditional medicines as partus preparators (labour aids) throughout the entire pregnancy period. This calls for obstetricians, general practitioners and midwives to inquire about use of traditional medicine in history. Keywords: Traditional medicines; pregnancy; Zimbabwe.

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Sande, Nomatter. "Greening Faith and Herbology in Pentecostalism in Zimbabwe." Journal of Religion in Africa 49, no. 1 (December 22, 2020): 59–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15700666-12340158.

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Abstract The role of religion in ecological discourse has gained ground in the quest to improve people’s lives in society. Herbal medicine is known to treat complex diseases. However, there are complexities in protecting the environment since herbal medicine entails having an in-depth understanding of traditional knowledge systems, beliefs, and practices. Pentecostal churches in Zimbabwe such as the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) have remained impervious to the widespread campaign promoting the use of herbs as an effective healing treatment. Divine healing is central to the AFM, and thus they view traditional herbal medicines as originating from evil spirits, despite scriptures referring to herbs as both food and medicine. Accordingly, developing a theology of ‘greening faith’ in the AFM will foster a constructive attitude toward the use of traditional herbal medicines. This article examines the position of the AFM on traditional herbal medicine and utilises ecotheology as its theoretical framework together with data gathered through in-depth interviews. The article concludes that the AFM should consciously use faith to protect the environment and promote the health and well-being of its believers.

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Mudonhi, Nicholas, and Wilfred Njabulo Nunu. "Traditional Practitioners and Nurses’ Perspectives on Traditional Medicine Utilisation During Antenatal Care in Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe." Health Services Insights 14 (January 2021): 117863292110344. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/11786329211034462.

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Background: Traditional Health System has been reported to be the most accessible, affordable, and acceptable in resource-poor settings, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is utilised for different health needs, including pregnancy management. This study sought to explore traditional and Nurses’ perspectives on traditional medicine utilisation during antenatal care in Bulilima District, Plumtree, Zimbabwe. Methods: A qualitative survey was conducted on purposively selected nurses’ and snowballed traditional health practitioners who responded to unstructured interviews. Data were collected using a digital tape recorder, transcribed, and thematically analysed on Max Qualitative Data Analysis. Results: A total of 6 superordinate and 10 subordinate themes emerged from the collected and analysed data on both traditional practitioners and nurses. The superordinate themes associated with Traditional Medicine utilisation during pregnancy by women were: protective role, beliefs, shortening of labour, cleansing, accessibility, and collaboration between traditional practitioners and modern health practitioners. Nurses expressed their skepticism on the safety and efficacy of traditional medicine utilisation during pregnancy. Conclusion: Women utilise traditional medicines and remedies during pregnancy for different reasons, such as protection from evil spirits, foetus growth and shortening labour. There are concerns regarding their safety from the health service providers, although traditional practitioners share a different view. There is a need for investing in research that would ascertain the safety of these traditional medicines as this system has been a cheaper alternative for those who cannot afford or access modern health services.

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Wendland, Claire L. "Modernizing medicine in Zimbabwe: HIV/AIDS and traditional healers." Global Public Health 7, no. 10 (December 2012): 1188–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17441692.2012.734842.

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Egullion, Claude. "Training traditional midwives in Manicaland, Zimbabwe." International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 23, no. 4 (September 1985): 287–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0020-7292(85)90022-0.

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Nyanga, Loveness K., Martinus J. R. Nout, Tendekayi H. Gadaga, Teun Boekhout, and Marcel H. Zwietering. "Traditional Processing ofMasauFruits (Ziziphus Mauritiana) in Zimbabwe." Ecology of Food and Nutrition 47, no. 1 (February 14, 2008): 95–107. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03670240701702321.

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Choguya, Naume Zorodzai. "Traditional Birth Attendants and Policy Ambivalence in Zimbabwe." Journal of Anthropology 2014 (May 7, 2014): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/750240.

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This paper analyses the importance of the services rendered by traditional birth attendants (TBAs) to pregnant women in Zimbabwe. It argues that, though an integral part of the health system, the ambivalence in terms of policy on the part of the government leaves them in a predicament. Sociocultural values as well as tradition imbue TBAs power and authority to manage pregnancies and assist in child deliveries. On the other hand, government policies expounded through the Ministry of Health (MoH) programs and policies appear to be relegating them to the fringes of healthcare provision. However, in a country with a failing health system characterized by mass exodus of qualified personnel, availability of drugs, and understaffing of healthcare centres, among others, TBAs remain the lifeline for many women in the country. Instead of sidelining them in healthcare interventions, I argue that their integration, however, problematic and often noted to be with disastrous consequences for traditional medicine, presents the sole viable solution towards achieving MDGs 4 and 5. The government and MoH should capitalize on the availability of and standing working relations of TBAs with the grassroots for better/positive maternal health outcomes. In a country reeling with high maternal deaths, TBAs’ status and position in society make them the best intervention tools.

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WINSTON, C. M., and V. PATEL. "Use of Traditional and Orthodox Health Services in Urban Zimbabwe." International Journal of Epidemiology 24, no. 5 (1995): 1006–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ije/24.5.1006.

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Green, Edward C. "The WHO Forum on Traditional Medicine in Health Systems, Harare, Zimbabwe, February 14-18, 2000." Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 6, no. 5 (October 2000): 379–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/acm.2000.6.379.

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Maroyi, Alfred. "Use of weeds as traditional vegetables in Shurugwi District, Zimbabwe." Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9, no. 1 (2013): 60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1746-4269-9-60.

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Ndumeya, Noel. "Conserving Wildlife Resources in Zimbabwe: Reflections on Chirinda Forest, 1920s-1979." Environment and History 26, no. 3 (August 1, 2020): 413–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.3197/096734018x15254461646576.

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This article uses Chirinda Forest as a lens through which to view wildlife conservation policy and practice in colonial Zimbabwe. Situated in eastern Zimbabwe, Chirinda Forest was unique in that, though located in a typical savannah climate, it was a tropical rainforest and the only one of its kind in Zimbabwe. The article examines the structure, variety, maturity and density of the forest's trees. It describes its diverse game and water systems and contrasts the forest's traditional and modern ownership patterns. It also traces how the state acquired this forest and sought to conserve it for aesthetic, scientific, educational and recreational reasons - processes that set the state on a collision course with African communities surrounding this forest, who valued it as a source for timber, firewood, medicine, game and other resources. Drawing on the history of Chirinda Forest, the study questions the appropriateness and effectiveness of colonial conservation policies while exploring the strategies adopted by the marginalised sections of society clandestinely to access wildlife resources from this forest.

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Maroyi, Alfred. "Traditional use of medicinal plants in south-central Zimbabwe: review and perspectives." Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9, no. 1 (2013): 31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1746-4269-9-31.

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Patel, Vikram. "A view from the road: experiences in four continents." Psychiatric Bulletin 18, no. 8 (August 1994): 500–502. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/pb.18.8.500.

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Since graduating from medical school eight years ago, I have had the chance of experiencing clinical psychiatry in four countries on four continents; Bombay and Goa, India, my home, where I trained in medicine and began my psychiatric training; Oxford and London, United Kingdom, where I acquired a taste for academic psychiatry and completed my clinical training; Sydney, Australia, where I worked in a liaison unit in a large general hospital and a community mental health centre; and now, Harare, Zimbabwe, where I am conducting a two year study on traditional concepts of mental illness and the role of traditional healers and other care providers in primary mental health care.

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Abrams, Amber Louise, Torkel Falkenberg, Christa Rautenbach, Mosa Moshabela, Busisiwe Shezi, Suné van Ellewee, and Renee Street. "Legislative landscape for traditional health practitioners in Southern African development community countries: a scoping review." BMJ Open 10, no. 1 (January 2020): e029958. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029958.

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Background and objectivesGlobally, contemporary legislation surrounding traditional health practitioners (THPs) is limited. This is also true for the member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The main aim of this study is to map and review THP-related legislation among SADC countries. In order to limit the scope of the review, the emphasis is on defining THPs in terms of legal documents.MethodsThis scoping review follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews methods. Two independent reviewers reviewed applicable legal definitions of THPs by searching the Southern African Legal Information Institute (SAFLII) database in April 2018 for legislation and bills. To identify additional legislation applicable in countries not listed on SAFLII and/or further relevant SADC legislation, the search engines, Google and PubMed, were used in August 2018 and results were reviewed by two independent reviewers. Full texts of available policy and legal documents were screened to identify policies and legislation relating to the regulation of THPs. Legislation was deemed relevant if it was a draft of or promulgated legislation relating to THPs.ResultsFour of 14 Southern African countries have legislation relating to THPs. Three countries, namely South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe, have acknowledged the roles and importance of THPs in healthcare delivery by creating a council to register and formalise practices, although they have not operationalised nor registered and defined THPs. In contrast, Tanzania has established a definition couched in terms that acknowledge the context-specific and situational knowledge of THPs, while also outlining methods and the importance of local recognition. Tanzanian legislation; thus, provides a definition of THP that specifically operationalises THPs, whereas legislation in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe allocates the power to a council to decide or recognise who a THP is; this council can prescribe procedures to be followed for the registration of a THP.ConclusionsThis review highlights the differences and similarities between the various policies and legislation pertaining to THPs in SADC countries. Legislation regarding THPs is available in four of the 14 SADC countries. While South Africa, Tanzania, Namibia and Zimbabwe have legislation that provides guidance as to THP recognition, registration and practices, THPs continue to be loosely defined in most of these countries. Not having an exact definition for THPs may hamper the promotion and inclusion of THPs in national health systems, but it may also be something that is unavoidable given the tensions between lived practices and rigid legalistic frameworks.

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Nhachi, C. F. B., T. Habane, P. Satumba, and O. M. J. Kasilo. "Aspects of Orthodox Medicines (Therapeutic Drugs) Poisoning in Urban Zimbabwe." Human & Experimental Toxicology 11, no. 5 (September 1992): 329–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/096032719201100505.

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1 A retrospective study (extending over 10 years, 1980 to 1989 inclusively) of hospital admission cases, due to therapeutic drug poisoning was carried out at the six main hospitals of Zimbabwe's four cities. 2 The four cities have a total population of approximately 4 million. 3 A total of 1061 cases were recorded and analysed. This constituted 16.7% of all poisoning admission cases (i.e. the fourth biggest cause of poisoning after traditional medicines, household chemicals and snake/insect venom). 4 Of the 1061 cases, 31 % were aged 21-30 years, 21.9% were aged 11-20 years, 14.9% were aged under 5 years and 12.8% were aged 31-40 years. Those aged over 80 years accounted for only 0.6% of the cases. 5 The major groups of drugs implicated were: the analgesics, 22% of the total; sedatives and hypnotics, 13.2%; antipsychotics, 11.6%; antimalarials, 9.3%; antidepressants, 9.0%; antimicrobials, 7.5%; and alcohol, 7.1 %. The other drugs each accounted for the less than 7%; the least used group were the gastrointestinal drugs which formed only 0.6% of the total. Poisoning due to drug abuse was cited at 1.3%. Overdose, either accidental or in the course of treatment, accounted for 63.5% of the cases. 6 The mortality rate was 3.9% and most of the deaths were suicides. 7 Treatment consisted mainly of the administration of ipecacuanha in those under 5 years old age and supportive therapy in adults. A few cases were given an antidote if it was specifically indicated.

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Rödlach, Alexander. "Modernizing Medicine in Zimbabwe: HIV/AIDS and Traditional Healers. David S.Simmons, Nashville: Vanderbilt University Press, 2012, 224 pp." Medical Anthropology Quarterly 28, no. 3 (May 21, 2014): b23—b25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/maq.12111.

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Bepe, Nyashadzashe, Nathan Madanhi, Tinashe Mudzviti, Samuel Gavi, Charles C. Maponga, and Gene D. Morse. "The impact of herbal remedies on adverse effects and quality of life in HIV-infected individuals on antiretroviral therapy." Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 5, no. 01 (September 6, 2010): 048–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.3855/jidc.1415.

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Introduction: Use of herbal remedies among HIV-infected individuals in Africa increased in the past decade, mainly due to traditional beliefs and at times inconsistent access to antiretroviral drugs. In Zimbabwe, accessibility and availability of antiretroviral drugs has increased in recent years; however, the use of herbal remedies remains high. This study was conducted to determine the impact of concomitant use of herbal remedies with antiretroviral drugs on adverse events and on quality of life. Methodology: A convenient sample of HIV positive patients at Parirenyatwa group of hospitals' Family Care Clinic (Harare, Zimbabwe) was enrolled. A questionnaire was used to collect data on the adverse event experiences of the patients using herbal remedies for their HIV, as well as the types of herbal remedy used. Quality of life index was measured using an HIV/AIDS targeted quality of life (HAT-QOL) tool developed by the World Health Organization. Results: Abdominal pain (odds ratio = 2.7, p-value = 0.01) and rash (odds ratio = 2.5, p-value = 0.02) had significant associations with using herbal remedies during antiretroviral therapy. Improved quality of life index was not significantly associated with herbal remedy use during antiretroviral therapy. Conclusions: There is evidence to suggest that some traditional herbal remedies used in Zimbabwe may increase incidence of certain types of adverse events when used in combination with antiretroviral drugs. Use of herbal drugs in combination with antiretroviral therapy does not significantly improve quality of life index in comparison to antiretroviral drug use only.

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Cogne, A. L., A. Marston, S. Mavi, and K. Hostettmann. "Study of two plants used in traditional medicine in Zimbabwe for skin problems and rheumatism: Dioscorea sylvatica and Urginea altissima." Journal of Ethnopharmacology 75, no. 1 (April 2001): 51–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0378-8741(00)00347-0.

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Shepherd, Chris R., Ellen Connelly, Lisa Hywood, and Phillip Cassey. "Taking a stand against illegal wildlife trade: the Zimbabwean approach to pangolin conservation." Oryx 51, no. 2 (April 27, 2016): 280–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0030605316000119.

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AbstractPangolins are increasingly threatened by demand for their scales, which are used in traditional medicines, and for their meat, which is consumed as a luxury. As populations of Asian pangolins decline, the demand is shifting to the four species in Africa, where local cultural use may already pose some level of threat. During 2010−2015 a total of 65 pangolin-related seizures (surrendered and confiscated) were reported in Zimbabwe, with the annual number of confiscations increasing significantly over this period. Zimbabwean authorities have toughened their stance against this trade, and during January−June 2015 three-quarters of confiscations of pangolins (n = 12) resulted in the maximum jail sentence for at least one of the offenders in each case. At present there is no evidence that pangolins are being traded from Zimbabwe to China, and the increased enforcement may be key to ensuring Zimbabwe's pangolins are not threatened by the large-scale illegal trade witnessed in Asia.

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Alfred Maroyi. "Review of phytochemistry, biological activities and therapeutic potential of Cleistochlamys kirkii." International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences 11, no. 4 (September 28, 2020): 5596–602. http://dx.doi.org/10.26452/ijrps.v11i4.3197.

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Cleistochlamys kirkii (Benth.) Oliv is a shrub or small tree widely used as a traditional medicine in the east and central Africa. Cleistochlamys kirkii is indigenous to Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. This study is aimed at evaluating the phytochemistry, biological activities and therapeutic potential of C. kirkii. Results of the current study are based on data derived from several online databases such as Scopus, Google Scholar, PubMed and Science Direct, and pre-electronic sources such as scientific publications, books, dissertations, book chapters and journal articles. This study revealed that the leaf and root infusion, maceration and decoction of C. kirkii are mainly used as traditional medicines for haemorrhoid wounds, rheumatism and tuberculosis. Phytochemical compounds identified from the species include α,β-unsaturated lactone, acetogenin, benzyl benzoate derivatives, c-benzylated flavanone, heptanolide, an indole alkaloid, phenolics, polyoxygenated cyclohexene and derivatives, sesquiterpene and tetracyclic triterpenes. In vitro studies have confirmed the biological activities of C. kirkii crude extracts and compounds isolated from the species which include antibacterial, antifungal, antiplasmodial and cytotoxicity. Documentation of the medicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of C. kirkii is essential as this information provides baseline data required for future research and development of health-promoting and pharmaceutical products. Cleistochlamys kirkii should be subjected to detailed ethnopharmacological and toxicological evaluations aimed at correlating its medicinal uses with its phytochemistry and pharmacological properties.

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Desai, Amy, Mduduzi N. N. Mbuya, Ancikaria Chigumira, Bernard Chasekwa, Jean H. Humphrey, Lawrence H. Moulton, Gretel Pelto, Grace Gerema, and Rebecca J. Stoltzfus. "Traditional Oral Remedies and Perceived Breast Milk Insufficiency Are Major Barriers to Exclusive Breastfeeding in Rural Zimbabwe." Journal of Nutrition 144, no. 7 (May 14, 2014): 1113–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.3945/jn.113.188714.

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Alfred Maroyi. "Review of phytochemistry, biological activities and therapeutic potential of Brachylaena discolor." International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences 11, no. 4 (September 28, 2020): 5626–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.26452/ijrps.v11i4.3201.

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Brachylaena discolor DC. is a shrub or tree widely used as herbal medicine in southern Africa. Brachylaena discolor is indigenous to Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. This study was aimed at reviewing the phytochemistry, biological activities and therapeutic potential of B. discolor. Information on phytochemistry, biological activities and therapeutic potential of B. discolor was collected from online sources such as Google Scholar, PubMed and Science Direct, and pre-electronic sources such as books, book chapters, theses and journal articles obtained from the University library. This investigation revealed that the bark, leaf, root, stem and twig infusion or decoction of B. discolor are mainly used for magical purposes and as anthelmintic and tonic, and traditional medicine for female infertility, skin infections, renal problems, diabetes, gastro-intestinal problems and respiratory infections. Chemical compounds identified from B. discolor include alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, phlobatannins, saponins, sesquiterpene lactones, steroids, tannins and terpenoids. Ethnopharmacological review showed that B. discolor and phytochemical compounds identified from the species have anticancer, anthelmintic, anti-hyperglycaemic, antibacterial, cytotoxicity, antifungal, antidiabetic, antioxidant and leishmanicidal activities. Advanced ethnopharmacological research on B. discolor should focus on the possible biochemical mechanisms of both the crude extracts and identified phytochemical compounds including toxicological, in vivo and clinical studies to corroborate the traditional medicinal applications of the species.

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Kasilo, Ossy M. J., and Charles' F. B. Nhachi. "A Pattern of Acute Poisoning in Children in Urban Zimbabwe: Ten Years Experience." Human & Experimental Toxicology 11, no. 5 (September 1992): 335–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/096032719201100506.

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1 A retrospective analysis was performed to evaluate the epidemiology of poisoning in children based on admissions to six of Zimbabwe's main urban hospitals over a 10-year period from 1980 to 1989 inclusive. 2 A total of 2873 cases were children aged between 0-15 years. This constituted 47.8% of poisoning cases from all age groups (6018) recorded during the study period. 3 All of the children (0-15 years) had signs and symptoms of poisoning on admission and, depending on their severity, were admitted to a ward or to an intensive care unit. A total of 4.9% (141) died. Most of those who died were suicide cases among the 11-15 year age group and accidental poisonings among the 0-15 year old group. 4 The under 0-5 age group constituted the majority of cases (75.4%) in the 0-15 age group, and most were between 1 and 3 years old. The 6-10 and 11-15 age groups formed 12.6% and 12% of the cases, respectively. The sex distribution showed that 53.1% were male. 5 Most incidences were accidental (93.2%). Suicides and parasuicides accounted for 1.9% and there were only two homicides. 6 The commonest toxic agents were: household products (27.2%), traditional medicines (23.%), venoms from snake bites and insect stings (16%) and therapeutic agents (12.4%). Of the therapeutic agents the most frequently implicated were antipsychotics 18.9%, analgesics 16.8%, anti-infectives 11.7%, anticonvulsants (8.2%) and benzodiazepines (7.7%). 7 The incidence of poisoning could be significantly reduced by health education directed at parents with emphasis on the safe storage of paraffin, drugs and household chemicals. An improvement in living conditions would also offer direct benefits.

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Alfred Maroyi. "A synthesis and review of medicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of Schef৒lera umbellifera (Sond.) Baill. (Ar aliaceae )." International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences 11, no. 4 (September 26, 2020): 5460–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.26452/ijrps.v11i4.3176.

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Schefflera umbellifera (Sond.) Baill. is an evergreen tree widely used as traditional medicine throughout its distributional range in southern Africa. Schefflera umbellifera is indigenous to Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe. This study was aimed at providing a critical review of medicinal uses, phytochemical and pharmacological properties of S. umbellifera. Documented information on medicinal uses, phytochemical and pharmacological properties of S. umbellifera was collected from several online sources such as Scopus, Google Scholar, PubMed, Francis and Taylor and Science Direct, and pre-electronic sources such as book chapters, books, journal articles and scientific publications obtained from the University library. This study revealed that the bark, leaf and root decoction or infusion of S. umbellifera are mainly used as diuretic, laxative, colic and protective charm, and traditional medicine for stomach ulcers, weaning infants, insanity, inflammation, rheumatism and malaria. Phytochemical compounds identified from the species include 3-hydroxy-20(29)-lupen-28-ol, 7-hydroxy-6-methoxycoumarin, betulin, ent-kaur-16-en-19-oic acid and oleanolic acid. Pharmacological research revealed that S. umbellifera extracts and compounds isolated from the species have antibacterial, anti-HIV, anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, antiprotozoal, larvicidal and cytotoxicity activities. Schefflera umbellifera should be subjected to detailed phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological evaluations aimed at correlating its medicinal uses with its phytochemistry and pharmacological activities.

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Hove, Joseph, Lewis Masimba, Vernon Murenje, Simon Nyadundu, Brian Musayerenge, Sinokuthemba Xaba, Brian Nachipo, et al. "Incorporating Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Into Traditional Circumcision Contexts: Experiences of a Local Consortium in Zimbabwe Collaborating With an Ethnic Group." Global Health: Science and Practice 7, no. 1 (March 22, 2019): 138–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.9745/ghsp-d-18-00352.

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Gadaga, Louis L., Dexter Tagwireyi, Janet Dzangare, and Charles F. B. Nhachi. "Acute oral toxicity and neurobehavioural toxicological effects of hydroethanolic extract of Boophone disticha in rats." Human & Experimental Toxicology 30, no. 8 (October 1, 2010): 972–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0960327110384524.

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Boophone disticha (B. disticha) has been used systemically in traditional medical practice in Zimbabwe and neighbouring countries for the management of various central nervous system conditions including hysteria. Abuse of the plant by teenagers in Zimbabwe for its claimed hallucinogenic effects has also been reported, with the advent of serious toxicity in some cases. In the present work, we describe the acute toxicity and neurotoxicological effects of a freeze dried hydro-ethanolic plant extract of the bulb of B. disticha. Thirty-three adult (6—12 weeks old), non-pregnant female Sprague Dawley rats were used for the oral LD50 estimation. Animals were given doses of 50, 120, 240, 360, 500 and 700 mg/kg and were observed using a modified Functional Observation Battery (FOB) for behavioural toxicity. The estimated oral LD50 of the plant extract was between 120 and 240 mg/kg. For doses of 240 mg/kg and less, signs of toxicity began approximately 10 minutes after gavage, and the most prominent initial signs were head tremors (at 50 mg/kg) and body tremors, severe body tremors(>360 mg/kg) followed by convulsions. Generally, symptoms of toxicity lasted approximately 2 hours for doses of 240 mg/kg and less; and 3 hours for doses over 240 mg/kg for animals that survived. These results point to a rapid gastrointestinal absorption of the active principles in the plant extract. The most prominent neurotoxicological effects were increased flaccid limb paralysis and spastic hind-limb paralysis. Tachypnoea was noted at low doses and higher doses produced laboured breathing. The retropulsion observed with higher doses could indicate the reported hallucinogenic effects of the plant extract.

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Nyazema, N. Z., J. Ndamba, C. Anderson, N. Makaza, and K. C. Kaondera. "The Doctrine of Signatures or Similitudes: A Comparison of the Efficacy of Praziquantel and Traditional Herbal Remedies Used for the Treatment of Urinary Schistosomiasis in Zimbabwe." International Journal of Pharmacognosy 32, no. 2 (January 1994): 142–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/13880209409082985.

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Xie, Danqing, Lei Yao, Yan Huang, Shuaifan Wu, Li Ma, Yuhong Li, and Wencui Wang. "Anxiolytic Effect of Two Tobacco Essential Oils (Nicotiana tabacum Linn.) on Mice." Molecules 26, no. 14 (July 9, 2021): 4171. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules26144171.

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Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum Linn.) is a famous traditional herb used in folk medicine. The essential oils of tobacco have been demonstrated in modern studies to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties, while its anxiolytic effect has not been reported. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the anxiolytic effect of Yunnan tobacco essential oil (YTO) and Zimbabwe tobacco essential oil (ZTO) on mice. The constituents of YTO and ZTO were analyzed by GC/MS. The anxiolytic effect of YTO and ZTO (0.1%, 1%, and 10%, v/v) on male ICR mice was evaluated in the light–dark box test (LDB) and the elevated plus maze test (EPM) test via inhalation and transdermal administration. After the behavioral tests, salivary corticosterone levels in mice were measured. The behavioral analysis showed that the administration of both YTO and ZTO elevated the time that the mice spent in the light chamber in the LDB test compared to the untreated control. In the EPM test, YTO and ZTO increased the time spent in open arms and the number of entries into the open arms. In addition, both YTO and ZTO significantly decreased salivary corticosterone levels in mice (p ≤ 0.001). In summary, our results demonstrated that inhalation and transdermal administration of both YTO and ZTO showed anxiolytic effect on male ICR mice.

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Rai, K. N., D. S. Murty, D. J. Andrews, and P. J. Bramel-Cox. "Genetic enhancement of pearl millet and sorghum for the semi-arid tropics of Asia and Africa." Genome 42, no. 4 (August 1, 1999): 617–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/g99-040.

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Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) and pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.), ranking fifth and sixth in global cereal hectarage, respectively, are the most important coarse-grain cereals in the semi-arid tropical regions of Asia and Africa. Pearl millet displays better adaptation to and is grown in relatively more marginal environments than sorghum. Under subsistence farming conditions, both crops have low grain yields (0.5-0.7 t·ha-1 for pearl millet and 0.7-0.9 t·ha-1 for sorghum), although improved hybrid cultivars give 3-4 t·ha-1 of realizable grain yields in better-endowed environments. African germplasm, especially Zera Zera sorghums from the Sudan-Ethiopian border in eastern Africa and Iniari pearl millets from the Togo - Ghana - Benin - Burkina Faso region of western Africa, has proved most useful for the genetic improvement of these crops. The greatest impact of improved cultivars (mostly hybrids) has occurred in India, where the area under high-yielding varieties (HYVs) increased from 6% for pearl millet and 3% for sorghum in the triennium 1968-1970 to 53% for pearl millet and 54% for sorghum in the triennium 1992-1994. During the same period, productivity of both crops increased by 59%, which is attributable to both genetic improvement and management factors. HYVs have now started to be adopted in some of the African countries as well (e.g., Chad, Cameroon, Botswana, and Zimbabwe for sorghum; Chad, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe for pearl millet). The availability of vast untapped genetic resources and continuing yield gains indicate that there are good prospects for future genetic improvement in the productivity of these crops, which can be accelerated with the application of biotechnological tools. Sorghum and pearl millet will continue to be important food crops in their traditional semi-arid tropical areas. Sorghum is already an important feed crop in the developed world and pearl millet has the potential to become an even better feed crop, as it has higher protein content and a better amino acid profile than sorghum. The nutritional value of both crops for food and feed use can be further improved by breeding. Also, through genetic enhancement, there exist opportunities for the development of sorghum and pearl millet cultivars suitable for alternative uses in the bakery and beverage industries.Key words: sorghum, Sorghum bicolor, pearl millet, Pennisetum glaucum, genetic enhancement, semi-arid tropics, Asia, Africa, cultivars, impact.

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Bigelow, Benjamin, and Stéphane Verguet. "Characterising the scale-up and performance of antiretroviral therapy programmes in sub-Saharan Africa: an observational study using growth curves." BMJ Open 10, no. 9 (September 2020): e034973. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034973.

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ObjectivesThe rate of change in key health indicators (eg, intervention coverage) is an understudied area of health system performance. Rates of change in health services indicators can augment traditional measures that solely involve the absolute level of performance in those indicators. Growth curves are a class of mathematical models that can parameterise dynamic phenomena and estimate rates of change summarising these phenomena; however, they are not commonly used in global health. We sought to characterise the changes over time in antiretroviral therapy (ART) coverage in sub-Saharan Africa using growth curve models.DesignThis was a retrospective observational study. We used publicly available data on ART coverage levels from 2000 to 2017 in 42 sub-Saharan African countries. We developed two ordinary differential equations models, the Gompertz and logistic growth models, that allowed for the estimation of summary parameters related to scale-up and rates of change in ART coverage. We fitted non-linear regressions for the two models, assessed goodness of fit using the Bayesian information criterion (BIC), and ranked countries based on their estimated performance drawn from the fitted model parameters.ResultsWe extracted country performance in rates of scale-up of ART coverage, which ranged from ≤2.5 percentage points per year (South Sudan, Sudan, and Madagascar) to ≥8.0 percentage points per year (Benin, Zimbabwe and Namibia), using the Gompertz model. Based on BIC, the Gompertz model provided a better fit than the logistic growth model for most countries studied.ConclusionsGrowth curve models can provide benchmarks to assess country performance in ART coverage evolution. They could be a useful approach that yields summary metrics for synthesising country performance in scaling up key health services.

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Maroyi, Alfred. "TREATMENT OF DIARRHOEA USING TRADITIONAL MEDICINES: CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH IN SOUTH AFRICA AND ZIMBABWE." African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative medicines 13, no. 6 (September 29, 2016): 5–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.21010/ajtcam.v13i6.2.

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Maroyi, Alfred. "Exotic Plants in Indigenous Pharmacopoeia of South-Central Zimbabwe: Traditional Knowledge of Herbal Medicines." Research Journal of Botany 12, no. 2 (April 15, 2017): 46–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.3923/rjb.2017.46.52.

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Mutanana, Ngonidzashe. "Challenges Associated with Anti-epilepsy Medication and Use of Complementary or Alternative Medicines among People with Epilepsy in Rural Communities of Zimbabwe." Malaysian Journal of Medical and Biological Research 6, no. 2 (December 31, 2019): 77–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.18034/mjmbr.v6i2.475.

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The main objective of this study was to analyze challenges associated with anti-epilepsy medication and use of complementary or alternative medicines among people with epilepsy in rural communities of Zimbabwe. The study opted for qualitative research because it is culturally specific and data collected is contextually rich. The target population was people with epilepsy and caregivers of children with epilepsy and using a snowball sampling technique, a sample of 15 people with epilepsy and 5 caregivers of children with epilepsy was selected. The study purposively selected 2 traditional healers, 2 faith healers and 2 psychiatric nurses to have their insight on complementary and alternative medicines in the community and data was collected using face-to-face in-depth interviews. Findings revealed that anti-epilepsy medication is associated with a number of challenges in rural communities, chief among them that people with epilepsy are not informed about the side-effects of anti-epilepsy medication such as stomach upset, dizziness, blurred vision and sexual dysfunction. As a plateau to these anti-epilepsy medication side-effects, they make use of traditional and spiritual medicines either as complementary or alternative to anti-epilepsy medication. They are also facing challenges of Anti-Epilepsy Drugs shortages and long distances to health facilities and consequently, they opt for complementary or alternative medicines to sustain their livelihoods. The study recommends modern healthcare providers to supply people with epilepsy with adequate information on the side-effects of drugs. Healthcare providers must have enough information on complementary and alternative medicines. Traditional and faith healers must be accommodated in epilepsy treatment because of sociocultural aspects, and they too must be educated on the relevance of the modern healthcare system in epilepsy treatment. The study finally recommends a study on the multi-cultural approach of epilepsy management in Zimbabwe.

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Gordeuk, Victor R., Ishmael Kasvosve, Janneke van Dijk, Guenter Weiss, Zufan Debebe, Sergei Nekhai, Thea Kuddo, and Philip E. Thuma. "Altered Immune Response in Severe Malaria Anemia in Children." Blood 108, no. 11 (November 16, 2006): 1303. http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood.v108.11.1303.1303.

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Abstract We prospectively assessed immune markers in children <6 years with severe malarial anemia (hemoglobin <5.0 g/dL; n = 72) and uncomplicated malaria (n = 69) who presented to Macha Mission Hospital in Zambia’s Southern Province. We also studied 70 children <6 years who presented to well child clinics in Harare, Zimbabwe as controls. Compared to controls, children with uncomplicated malaria had significantly higher temperatures and parasite counts, lower hemoglobin and platelet concentrations, higher plasma levels of interferon-gamma, tumor necrosis factor alpha, and interleukin 10 and lower levels of monocyte inhibitory factor (MIF). Compared to uncomplicated malaria, severe malaria anemia was associated with younger age, longer duration of fever and lower temperature on admission. Reticulocyte index and serum concentrations of bilirubin and LDH did not differ between the malaria groups, suggesting that unusually severe extra- or intra-medullary hemolysis did not explain the severe anemia. Higher white blood cell and platelet counts in the severe malaria group suggested that pan-suppression of the marrow was also not the primary cause. Of originally selected measures of inflammation, plasma levels of TNF-alpha and MIF did not differ between the malaria groups, but concentrations of both interferon-gamma and interleukin-10 were significantly lower in the severe anemia group (P <0.006). Additional testing revealed levels of interleukin-1alpha, interleukin-6, and IP-10 to be lower and levels of sFAS to be higher in the children with severe anemia versus uncomplicated malaria (P <0.0005). In a logistic regression model, severe malarial anemia was associated with younger age (P = 0.010), prior treatment with sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine or traditional medicine (P <0.32), lower levels of Interleukin-10 (P = 0.025) and higher levels of sFAS (P = 0.003) and TNFa (P = 0.013). Our results are consistent with a multifactorial cause of severe malarial anemia, possibly including infection with resistant plasmodia, over-expression of TNF-alpha in conjunction with under-expression of IL-10, and increased apoptosis.

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Dejonghe, Trudo. "The Place of Sub-Sahara Africa in the Worldsportsystem." Afrika Focus 17, no. 1-2 (February 11, 2001): 79–111. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/2031356x-0170102005.

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The place of Sub-Sahara Africa in the Worldsportsystem The contemporary world sportsystem is developed through globalisation with its homogenisation and heterogenisation processes. The result of these opposite forces is the division of the world in 6 classes. Sub-Sahara Africa underwent, with the exception of South-Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe, a total and passive acceptance of the western (British) modern sports. The place of that part of Africa is analogue to and correlates with its place in Wallerstein’s worldsystem periphery. The introduction of modern sports is associated with the spatial diffusion of the 19th century British hegemonic cultural imperialism. The purpose of this policy was a transformation of the traditional society into a modern functional world-culture and the incorporation of that part of the world in the world-system. The anti-western feelings after the independence resulted in a political Pan-Africanism. However, sport and more specific soccer, a typical product of the western domination, has not been rejected. On the contrary, local politicians used it to create a national identity. The strong link between soccer and soil resulted in a strong form of topophily. This connection was transformed into sportnationalism and created in the, through artificial borders developed, nations a unity and a national pride. The outcome of sport games was used to demonstrate the successes in politics and economics. The absence of any political platform on which the Third World had a strong voice brought about that the international sport scene, such as the FIFA, was used for the unification of the Third World against the former colonial powers. Nowadays, the globalisation processes result in an increasing labour migration of African football players to the rich core competitions in Europe. This form of migration can be classified as another form of “cash crop” or in this case “foot drain..” “As Roman imperialism laid the foundation of modern civilisation and led wild barbarians of these islands (Britain) along the path of progress, so in Africa today we are repaying the debt, and bringing to the dark places of the earth – the abode of barbarism and cruelty – the torch of culture and progress… we hold these countries because it is the genius of our race to colonise, to trade and to govern” (quote by the English educationist Sir Frederick Lugard (1858-1954) in Mandell, 1986: p.102).

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Taylor, Tonya N., Curtis Dolezal, Susan Tross, and William C. Holmes. "Comparison of HIV/AIDS-Specific Quality of Life Change in Zimbabwean Patients at Western Medicine Versus Traditional African Medicine Care Sites." JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 49, no. 5 (December 2008): 552–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/qai.0b013e31818d5be0.

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Ramabolle, Matsepo, Lucky Nesengani, SK Sikhumbule, Rina Swart, Leo Katsidziria, Annette Wilson, and Stephen O'Keefe. "Increased Risk of Non-communicable Diseases in Urbanized Africans May Be More a Consequence of Increased Energy and Fat Intake Than Low Fiber." Current Developments in Nutrition 5, Supplement_2 (June 2021): 1176. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab054_031.

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Abstract Objectives Colon cancer (CRC) is one of the westernized diseases, common in the USA and Europe (>50:100,000), rare in Africa (<5:100,000). There is overwhelming evidence that CRC is driven by diet and the low risk in Africans may be attributed to the high fiber content of their traditional diet. (>50g/d vs 10g/d). High fiber increases colonic microbial butyrogenesis, which is strongly anticarcinogenic. There is grave concern that CRC is becoming more common throughout Africa with migration to the cities. We hypothesize that this is due to reduced consumption of fiber with westernization. Methods Groups of 20 healthy middle aged adults of either sex were compared from urban and rural South Africa, and rural Zimbabwe. A fecal sample was collected from each participant for analysis of fecal short chain fatty acids (SCFA) and the functional microbial gene involved in butyrate synthesis, butyryl CoA: acetate-CoA transferase (bcoA) were performed by GC-FID and qPCR, respectively. Dietary information was collected using food frequency and 24-h recall questionnaires. Unpaired Student's t-test for normally distributed parameters and Mann-Whitney U-test for not normally distributed parameters were used for statistical analysis. Results Surprisingly, fiber intake was not decreased in urban SA and Zimbabweans. In fact, the median dietary fiber intakes of the EH (26g/d) were significantly lower than KH (38g/d) (P = 0.043). However, food quantities consumed by urban participants was significantly higher for calories, fat and meat. Obesity (BMI > 35) was found in 5 urban SA and only 1 rural SA. Comparison of SCFA between the rural and urban SA groups showed no significant differences. In keeping with this, there was no significant differences in the copies of microbial genes responsible for butyrate synthesis. Conclusions These results did not support our hypothesis that the increase in CRC with urbanization is due to the loss of the high fiber diet. Alternatively, the increased risk could be related to the higher energy consumption and obesity, and/or the higher fat intake, which increases the microbial synthesis of carcinogenic secondary bile acids. More attention should be given to the quality and quantity of food consumed by urbanized Africans to avoid the otherwise inevitable increase in non-communicable diseases. Funding Sources Stellenbosch University Rector's Strategic Fund.

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Alfred Maroyi. "Evaluation of medicinal uses, phytochemistry and biological activities of Ehretia cymosa Thonn. (Ehretiaceae)." International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences 12, no. 2 (June 2, 2021): 1521–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.26452/ijrps.v12i2.4731.

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Ehretia cymosa Thonn. is a deciduous medium-sized to large tree which occurs naturally from Sierra Leone in West Africa to Eritrea and Kenya in East Africa, and Zimbabwe in southern Africa. This study aims to provide a comprehensive review of medicinal uses, phytochemistry and biological activities of E. cymosa. This review examines the existing literature on the medicinal uses, phytochemistry and biological activities of E. cymosa. This study revealed that the bark, leaf juice, leaves, roots, seeds, stems, twigs and whole plant parts of E. cymosa are mainly used as aphrodisiac, laxative and ethnoveterinary medicines and as traditional medicines for gastro-intestinal problems, wounds, malaria, fever, typhoid, convulsions, epilepsy, toothache and respiratory infections. Phytochemical research revealed that the species is characterized by alkaloids, anthraquinones, essential oils, fatty acids, flavonoids, glycosides, phenolics, proanthocyanidins, pseudotannins, reducing sugars, saponins, steroids, tannins and terpenes. Ethnopharmacological research revealed that the extracts of E. cymosa and phytochemical compounds isolated from the species showed antibacterial, antidiabetic, antihyperglycaemic and antioxidant activities. Ehretia cymosa should be subjected to detailed phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological evaluations aimed at correlating its medicinal uses with its phytochemistry and pharmacological properties.

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Zvauya, R., W. Parawira, and C. Mawadza. "Aspects of aerobic thermophilic treatment of Zimbabwean traditional opaque-beer brewery wastewater." Bioresource Technology 48, no. 3 (January 1994): 273–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0960-8524(94)90158-9.

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Chingwaru, Walter, and Jerneja Vidmar. "Prevalence, perceptions and factors influencing the use of traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) in Zimbabwe’s adult population: The case of Bindura District." European Journal of Integrative Medicine 8, no. 4 (August 2016): 484–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2016.03.007.

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Mugochi, Tapiwa, Tony Mutukumira, and Remigio Zvauya. "Comparison of sensory characteristics of traditional Zimbabwean non‐alcoholic cereal beverages,masvusvuandmangisiwithmahewu, a commercial cereal product." Ecology of Food and Nutrition 40, no. 4 (July 2001): 299–309. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03670244.2001.9991655.

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Grace, Mary H., Carmen Lategan, Rocky Graziose, Peter J. Smith, Ilya Raskin, and Mary Ann Lila. "Antiplasmodial Activity of the Ethnobotanical Plant Cassia fistula." Natural Product Communications 7, no. 10 (October 2012): 1934578X1200701. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1934578x1200701002.

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In our ongoing investigation of new compounds with activity against malaria parasites, we tested the in vitro antiplasmodial activity of fractions and purified compounds from Cassia fistula L., a plant traditionally used by native populations of Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Brazil to treat malaria or symptoms associated with this disease. Crude extracts from leaves, bark and fruits were tested for their antiplasmodial activity against the chloroquine-sensitive strain of Plasmodium falciparum(D10), where leaf extracts showed the highest activity. The chloroform extract of the leaves was further bioassay-guided fractionated using a combination of centrifugal partition chromatography and flash column chromatography. Three main antiplasmodial principles, phytol (1) (IC50 18.9 ± 0.60 μM), lutein (2) (IC50 12.5 ± 0.35 μM), and di-lineolylgalactopyranosyl-glycerol (DLGG) (IC50 5.8 ± 0.27 μM) (3), were isolated and identified using spectroscopic methods. When the three active principles were tested for their cytotoxicity using a Chinese Hamster Ovarian (CHO) cell line, compound 3 showed very weak toxicity (IC50 75.9 ± 0.28 μM), while the other two compounds were nontoxic, even at the highest concentration tested. The study provides evidence to support the use of Cassia fistula as an antimalarial remedy and describes the antiplasmodial constituents from the leaves.

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Zotor, F. B., B. Ellahi, and P. Amuna. "Applying the food multimix concept for sustainable and nutritious diets." Proceedings of the Nutrition Society 74, no. 4 (August 11, 2015): 505–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0029665115002372.

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Despite a rich and diverse ecosystem, and biodiversity, worldwide, more than 2 billion people suffer from micronutrient malnutrition or hidden hunger. Of major concern are a degradation of our ecosystems and agricultural systems which are thought to be unsustainable thereby posing a challenge for the future food and nutrition security. Despite these challenges, nutrition security and ensuring well balanced diets depend on sound knowledge and appropriate food choices in a complex world of plenty and want. We have previously reported on how the food multimix (FMM) concept, a food-based and dietary diversification approach can be applied to meet energy and micronutrient needs of vulnerable groups through an empirical process. Our objective in this paper is to examine how the concept can be applied to improve nutrition in a sustainable way in otherwise poor and hard-to-reach communities. We have reviewed over 100 FMM food recipes formulated from combinations of commonly consumed traditional candidate food ingredients; on average five per recipe, and packaged as per 100 g powders from different countries including Ghana, Kenya, Botswana, Zimbabawe and Southern Africa, India, Mexico, Malaysia and the UK; and for different age groups and conditions such as older infants and young children, pregnant women, HIV patients, diabetes and for nutrition rehabilitation. Candidate foods were examined for their nutrient strengths and nutrient content and nutrient density of recipes per 100 g were compared with reference nutrient intakes for the different population groups. We report on the nutrient profiles from our analysis of the pooled and age-matched data as well as sensory analysis and conclude that locally produced FMM foods can complement local diets and contribute significantly to meet nutrient needs among vulnerable groups in food-insecure environments.

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Shoko, Tabona. "Traditional Herbal Medicine and Healing in Zimbabwe." Journal of Traditional Medicine & Clinical Naturopathy 07, no. 01 (2018). http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2573-4555.1000254.

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"Modernizing medicine: HIV/AIDS and traditional healers in Zimbabwe." Choice Reviews Online 49, no. 12 (August 1, 2012): 49–6968. http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/choice.49-6968.

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Mudonhi, Nicholas, Wilfred Njabulo Nunu, Nomathemba Sibanda, and Nkosana Khumalo. "Exploring traditional medicine utilisation during antenatal care among women in Bulilima District of Plumtree in Zimbabwe." Scientific Reports 11, no. 1 (March 25, 2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-86282-3.

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AbstractTraditional medicine utilisation during antenatal care has been on the increase in several countries. Therefore, addressing and reinforcing the Sustainable Development Goal of maternal mortality reduction, there is a need to take traditional medicine utilisation during pregnancy into consideration. This paper explores traditional medicine utilisation during antenatal care among women in Bulilima District of Plumtree in Zimbabwe. A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 177 randomly selected women using a semi-structured questionnaire. Fisher's Exact Test, Odds Ratios, and Multiple Logistic Regression were utilised to determine any associations between different demographic characteristics and traditional medicine utilisation patterns using STATA SE Version 13. The prevalence of Traditional Medicine utilisation among pregnant women was estimated to be 28%. Most traditional remedies were used in the third trimester to quicken delivery. The majority of women used holy water and unknown Traditional Medicine during pregnancy. There was a strong association between age and Traditional Medicine utilisation as older women are 13 times more likely to use Traditional Medicine than younger ones. Women use traditional medicine for different purposes during pregnancy, and older women's likelihood to use Traditional Medicine is higher than their counterparts. The traditional system plays an essential role in antenatal care; therefore, there is a need to conduct further studies on the efficacy and safety of utilising Traditional Medicines.

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Mudonhi, Nicholas, and Wilfred Njabulo Nunu. "Traditional medicine utilisation and maternal complications during antenatal care among women in Bulilima, Plumtree, Zimbabwe." Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology 7, no. 1 (February 9, 2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40748-021-00130-w.

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Abstract Background As part of the expectation enshrined in the Sustainable Development Goals, countries are expected to ensure maternal health outcomes are improved. It follows that under ideal circumstances, pregnant women should deliver safely without complications, neonatal, and maternal mortality. This paper analyses the relationship between traditional medicine utilisation and maternal complications during antenatal care among women in Bulilima, Plumtree, Zimbabwe. Methods A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted on 185 randomly selected women who responded to a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. The Fisher’s Exact Test and the Test of Proportions were used to probe the relationship between traditional medicine utilisation and the prevalence of maternal complications using STATA SE Version 13. Results Complications were reported by (51) 29% of the women who were under study. The proportion of women who developed complications was higher in those that did not use traditional medicine as compared to those that used traditional medicine (30 and 26% respectively). In a generalised assessment, women who did not use traditional medicine contributed a significantly higher proportion of complications as compared to those that utilised traditional medicine. Conclusion This study found a significant relationship between the utilisation of traditional medicines and lesser chances of experiencing maternal complications. Significantly higher prevalence of maternal complications was observed in women who did not use traditional medicine compared to those that did. There is, therefore, a need to investigate further the constituents or active ingredients in this traditional medicine. This study provides a window of opportunity for fully recognising and integrating traditional medicine into Modern Health Systems. It can be argued that traditional medicine utilisation could be a viable alternative to modern medicine, particularly in resource-poor settings where access to modern medicine is seriously constrained.

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Waite, G. "Traditional medicine and the quest for national identity in Zimbabwe." Zambezia: The Journal of Humanities of the University of Zimbabwe. 27, no. 2 (February 1, 2000). http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/zjh.v27i2.6752.

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