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Balanites aegyptiaca
Arbre adapté au désert utilisé en Afrique du Nord et sub-saharienne pour le contrôle du schistosomiase, le diabète, la malaria et comme plante nutritive.
Balanites aegyptiaca (desert date) is a drought-tolerant tree used in African traditional medicine for schistosomiasis, diabetes, and malaria. Its key active compounds include diosgenin, yamogenin, and balanitin saponins, which contribute to antischistosomal, antidiabetic, and hepatoprotective effects. Evidence is limited (Level C) but supports its traditional applications.
The antischistosomal activity is primarily due to saponins (e.g., balanitin) that disrupt the tegument of Schistosoma mansoni, impairing parasite motility and viability. Antidiabetic effects involve inhibition of α-glucosidase and enhancement of insulin secretion via diosgenin, while hepatoprotective actions are linked to quercetin and other flavonoids that reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. Additionally, the plant may exhibit antimalarial properties through inhibition of heme polymerization and modulation of immune responses.
Arbre adapté au désert utilisé en Afrique du Nord et sub-saharienne pour le contrôle du schistosomiase, le diabète, la malaria et comme plante nutritive.
Balanites aegyptiaca (desert date) is a drought-tolerant tree used in African traditional medicine for schistosomiasis, diabetes, and malaria. Its key active compounds include diosgenin, yamogenin, and balanitin saponins, which contribute to antischistosomal, antidiabetic, and hepatoprotective effects. Evidence is limited (Level C) but supports its traditional applications.
The antischistosomal activity is primarily due to saponins (e.g., balanitin) that disrupt the tegument of Schistosoma mansoni, impairing parasite motility and viability. Antidiabetic effects involve inhibition of α-glucosidase and enhancement of insulin secretion via diosgenin, while hepatoprotective actions are linked to quercetin and other flavonoids that reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. Additionally, the plant may exhibit antimalarial properties through inhibition of heme polymerization and modulation of immune responses.