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A Review of Ethnomedicinal Plants as Potential Anthelmintic Agents to Alternatively Control Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Ruminants in South Africa.

Authors :
Mhlongo, Lindokuhle Christopher
Mseleku, Cresswell
Tenza, Thando
Fomum, Sylvester Werekeh
McGaw, Lyndy Joy
Hassen, Abubeker
Nsahlai, Ignatius Verla
Source :
Journal of Parasitology Research; 1/16/2024, p1-11, 11p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Small ruminant production is one of the most important animal productions for food security in the world, especially in the developing world. Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) infection is a threat to this animal's production. Conventional drugs that are used to control these parasites are losing their efficacy due to the development of resistant parasites. These drugs are not biologically degradable, taint meat products and are also expensive for communal farmers. Hence, research is now exploring ethnomedicinal anthelmintic plants for an alternative remedy. The objective of this paper was to review ethnomedicinal plants as a potential alternative to unsustainable commercial anthelmintics. This review sought to understand common GINs infecting ruminants, resistance manifestation in GINs to conventional treatment, reasons communal farmers choose ethnomedicine, and modes of action in anthelmintic plants. It also examined the usage of plants and plant parts, dosage forms, methods for improving bioactivity, convectional validation procedures, and restrictions on ethnomedicinal plant use as anthelmintics in ethnomedicine. Such insight is essential, as it highlights the importance of ethnoveterinary medicine and ways to adopt or improve it as a potential alternative to conventional anthelmintics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20900023
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Parasitology Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174916505
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/7955692