Traditional Medicine in North East Africa: Research on Traditional Healer Preparations and Herbs

Editors: Atul Kaushik, Jeevan Jyoti Kaushik

Traditional Medicine in North East Africa: Research on Traditional Healer Preparations and Herbs

ISBN: 978-981-5313-18-5
eISBN: 978-981-5313-17-8 (Online)

Introduction

Traditional Medicine in North East Africa: Research on Traditional Healer Preparations and Herbs explores the rich tapestry of traditional healing practices in North East Africa. This comprehensive work compiles the profound knowledge of indigenous herbalists and explores the intricate relationship between traditional healing and medicinal plants.

From combating diseases like cancer and diabetes to managing snakebites and obesity-related conditions, each chapter offers a detailed examination of plant-based remedies. Highlighting the contributions of plants like Moringa oleifera and Citrullus colocynthis, this book bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern research, making it essential for academics, researchers, and anyone interested in the healing powers of nature. Join us on this enlightening journey as we celebrate cultural diversity and uncover the enduring legacy of traditional medicine.

Key Features:

  • - In-depth studies on bioactive compounds and therapeutic properties of key African plants.
  • - Ethnobotanical insights into traditional healer practices.
  • - Comprehensive reviews linking traditional plant use to modern medical applications.


Readership

Suitable for ethnobotany, pharmacology, and traditional medicine students, researchers exploring medicinal plant applications, and anyone interested in traditional healing, herbal medicine, and cultural heritage.

Contributors

Editor(s):
Atul Kaushik
School of Applied Chemistry & Basic Sciences
Sardar Bhagwan Singh University
Balawala
Dehradun
Uttarakhand
India


Jeevan Jyoti Kaushik
Department of Microbiology
School of Basic and Applied Sciences
Shri Guru Ram Rai University
Dehradun
Uttarakhand
India




Contributor(s):
Atul Kaushik
School of Applied Chemistry & Basic Sciences
Sardar Bhagwan Singh University, Balawala, Dehradun
Uttarakhand
India


Akansha Tripathi
Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University
Kanpur-208024, U.P.
India


Ankush Sachan
Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University
Kanpur-208024, U.P.
India


Aparoop Das
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004
Assam
India


Anupam Biswas
Centre for Preclinical Studies
CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology
Jorhat 785006, Assam
India
/
Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)
Ghaziabad 201002
India


Aziz Zouhri
Bioactives and Environmental Health Laboratory
Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University
Meknes
Morocco


Amina Labhar
Applied Chemistry Research Unit
Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Abdelmalek Essaadi University
Al Hoceima
Morocco


Amin Salhi
Applied Chemistry Research Unit
Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Abdelmalek Essaadi University
Al Hoceima
Morocco


Danait Andehaimanot Sium
Medicine Information Services Officer
Pharmacy Services Division, Ministry of Health
Asmara
Eritrea


Danish Naqvi
SIFA International Agriculture Company
Al-Qassim
Saudi Arabia


Eissa Almaghrebi̇
Medical Biochemistry Department
Selçuk University Health Sciences Institute
Selcuklu/Konya
Türkiye


Fekade Beshah Tessema
Department of Chemistry
Natural and Computational Sciences College, Woldia University
Woldia
Ethiopia


Fatma Akat
Medical Biochemistry Department
Selçuk University Health Sciences Institute
Selcuklu/Konya
Türkiye


Hatice Feyza Akbulut
Department of Plant and Animal Production
Selçuk University, Çumra Vocational School
Konya
Türkiye


Hassan Amhamdi
Applied Chemistry Research Unit
Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Abdelmalek Essaadi University
Al Hoceima
Morocco


Irfan Khan
Department of Bio-Engineering
Integral University
Lucknow
India


Jeevan Jyoti Kaushik
Department of Microbiology, School of Basic and Applied Sciences
Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Dehradun
Uttarakhand
India


Jon Jyoti Sahariah
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004
Assam
India


Jawed Ahmad Rizawi
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Mai-Nefhi College of Engineering and Technology
May-Nefhi, Eritrea
East Africa


Javeed Akhtar
Processing and Food Engineering and Technology
Centre for Animal Science, Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Science
Bikaner
India


Kalyani Pathak
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004
Assam
India


Lhoussain Hajji
Bioactives and Environmental Health Laboratory
Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University
Meknes
Morocco


Madhulika Singh
Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University
Kanpur-208024, U.P.
India


Maneesha Singh
School of Basic and Applied Sciences
Shri Guru Ram Rai University
Patel Nagar, Dehradun
India


Manash Pratim Pathak
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Assam Down Town University, Panikhaiti, Guwahati-781026
Assam
India


Mohammad Ahmad Bik
Medical Biochemistry Department
Selçuk University Health Sciences Institute
Selcuklu/Konya
Türkiye


Mehari Ghebreyesus
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Mai-Nefhi College of Engineering and Technology
May-Nefhi, Eritrea
East Africa


Mohammed Kara
Laboratory of Biotechnology, Conservation and Valorisation of Natural Resources (LBCVNR)
Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mehraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah University
Fez
Morocco


Mhamed Ahari
Applied Chemistry Research Unit
Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Abdelmalek Essaadi University
Al Hoceima
Morocco


Nand Lal
Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University
Kanpur-208024, U.P.
India


Naoual El menyiy
Laboratory of Pharmacology
National Agency of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Taounate
Morocco


Pervej Alom Barbhuiya
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Assam Down Town University, Panikhaiti, Guwahati-781026
Assam
India


Pankaj Barman
Centre for Preclinical Studies
CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology
Jorhat 785006, Assam
India
/
Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)
Ghaziabad 201002
India


Riya Saikia
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004
Assam
India


Rafik El-Mernissi
Bioactives and Environmental Health Laboratory
Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University
Meknes
Morocco


Saptasikha Gogoi
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004
Assam
India


Soufian El Barkany
Laboratory of Molecular Chemistry, Materials and Environment (LMCME) Department of Chemistry
Faculty Multidisciplinary Nador, Mohamed 1st University
Nador
Morocco


Tilahun Belayneh Asfaw
Department of Chemistry
Natural and Computational Sciences College
University of Gondar
Gondar, Ethiopia


Yahya El-Mernissi
Applied Chemistry Research Unit
Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Abdelmalek Essaadi University
Al Hoceima
Morocco