Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture & Health Sciences

Abstract

COMBRETUM ERYTHROPHYLLUM (BURCH.) SOND. (COMBRETACEAE): A REVIEW OF ITS ETHNOMEDICINAL USES, PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGY

Tariro Mawoza and Tafadzwa Ndove

Combretum erythrophyllum (family: Combretaceae) is a tree that is highly valued in southern Africa. Numerous ethnomedicinal and pharmacological properties have been attributed to it. Pharmacological studies conducted by different investigators have revealed that C. erythrophyllum possesses antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, genitor-urinary, cytotoxic and mutagenic properties. The results of some of these studies support the ethnotherapeutic use of the plant in traditional medicine. This review was done to highlight all the information available on C. erythrophyllum.

Published Date: 2014-12-11;