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Improved Traditional Medicines in Mali.

Authors :
Willcox, Merlin
Sanogo, Rokia
Diakite, Chiaka
Giani, Sergio
Paulsen, Berit Smestad
Diallo, Drissa
Source :
Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine; Mar2012, Vol. 18 Issue 3, p212-220, 9p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article offers information on the seven Médicaments Traditionnels Améliorés (MTAs) in Mali. It states that these improved traditional medicines are intended to be safe and effective, locally produced, and inexpensive, as an alternative to imported medicines. These MTAs include Balembo syrup (Crossopteryx febrifuga), Dysentéral (Euphorbia hirta), and Gastrosédal (Vernonia kotschyana).

Subjects

Subjects :
MEDICAL botany
SKIN disease prevention
THERAPEUTIC use of plant extracts
ANTIDIARRHEALS
ALTERNATIVE medicine
ANTI-inflammatory agents
ANTIMALARIALS
ANTIULCER drugs
ANTIVIRAL agents
LAXATIVES
MARKETING
TRADITIONAL medicine

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10755535
Volume :
18
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
104530676
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2011.0640
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