 17th
International Conference of the Society of Neuroscientists of Africa Marrakesh-Morocco April, 17-20, 2025 |
Keynote 3
Impact of the traditional medicine
in Cameroon
Elisabeth Ngo Bum1,4,
Fleur Clarisse Moto Okomolo2, Gwladys Ngoupaye Ntemkou3, Jacqueline Stéphanie Njapdounke Kameni4, Antoine Kandeda Kavaye5
1Faculty of Science, University of Maroua, Cameroon
2Higher Training College, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
3Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Cameroon
4Faculty of Science, University of Ngaoundéré, Cameroon
5Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
Traditional medicine has been used
for many centuries by communities as they are derived from,
longstanding practice and are natural. Its practices include the use of
plants, animals, fungi, or other components of nature (rocks,
minerals….). Many plant-based traditional medicine showed promising
potential in efficacy due to their bioactive compounds. Traditional
medicine occupies a central place in the health system in Cameroon
where it is widely practiced, particularly in rural areas. Its impact
is multiple and manifests itself in several areas such as culture, the
treatment of common diseases and its complementarity with conventional
medicine. In addition, the landscape of the use of plant- based
traditional medicine has been improved during and after the Covid-19
pandemic, giving more credit to the use of natural products. Despite
these advantages, traditional medicine has limitations such as the lack
of regulation and formal training of practitioners to guarantee the
safety and effectiveness of the care provided. This presentation will
show different studies on natural products issued from plant- based
traditional medicine that have shown pharmacological potency.
Keywords: plant- based traditional medicine, natural product, bioactive compounds, Cameroon
Keywords: plant- based traditional medicine, natural product, bioactive compounds, Cameroon