DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2013.v01i02.007

Pages: 56-61

Abstract: This present work was firstly to identify plants using for the traditional treatment of abdominal pain based on the information provided by traditional healers in three villages in the department of Kouto. An experimental study carried on a phytochemical screening was then performed. The results showed that among the different species of known medicinal plants, Uvaria chamae, Anthocleista adjalonensis, Waltheria Manilkara indica or multinervis are the most commonly prescribed in the treatment of diseases associated with abdominal infections. In addition, various parts of these plants, including roots, leaves and bark are used. The phytochemical screening performed on various extracts revealed the presence of several groups of compounds including flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins and saponins which have proven microbicidal properties. This could justify the use of these plants in traditional medicine.