Ethnobotany, biological and chemical study of plants used as anti-cariogenic in Lubumbashi – RD Congo | Étude ethnobotanique, biologique et chimique de plantes réputées anticariogènes à Lubumbashi – RD Congo
2017
Bashige-Chiribagula, V. | Manya-Mboni, H. | Ntabaza-Ndage, V. | Numbi Ilunga, E. | Bakari-Amuri, S. | Kalonda Mutombo, E. | Kahumba-Byanga, J. | Okusa-Ndjolo, P. | Duez, P. | Lumbu-Simbi, J. B.
In order to inventory, evaluate the antibacterial activity, search bioactive compounds of plants used against cariogenic bacteria, an ethnobotanical, biological and chemical study was undertaken in Lubumbashi from March to Jun 2013. Ethnobotanical data were collected by interview using a pre-composed questionnaire. 33 persons aged about 47.3 (age range: 31-66) allowed to gather information on 14 plants species used against cariogenic bacteria and belongs to 11 botanical families where Fabaceae were the most representative (21.4%). Roots and leaves are the most frequents used parties of these herbs (28.6%). The mouthwash (51.1%) remains the main administration route of traditional medications against cariogenic bacteria. The inventoried plants are also used for the treatment of other 15 ailments. Anisophyllea pomifera leaves extract exhibited the most antibacterial activity (MIC: 31.25 μg/mL; MBC: 62.5 μg/mL) on Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophillus (MIC: 62.5 μg/mL; MBC: 125 μg/mL). Alkaloids, saponins, steroids and tannins were identified in studied plants. The results of Anisophyllea pomifera would vouch for the use of this plant in traditional medicine, and encourage to bring its investigation.
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