Figure 3: Chemical structures of some compounds isolated from D. oliveri 2.1.4 Traditional uses serve as source of protein and energy to animal body, therefore it is used as fodder to D. oliveri livestock during dry season (Okunade 2014). Its seeds are used as part of the ingredients et al., for poultry feeds (Obun and Adeyemi, 2012). It has been use by local people in Savannas (Western part of Africa) as traditional fallows (Houehounha 2010). et al., Parts of including leaves, stem bark, roots, exudes have been used traditionally for D. oliveri many years for the management of various diseases in many African countries. Parts of are used by several harborists to treat various ailments such as gastrointestinal D. oliveri disturbances, bacterial infections, breast cancer, some vaginal diseases aphrodisiac, as diuretic, ear ache, syphilis, ringworm, typhoid fever, scrotal elephantiasis, dysentery headache and tuberculosis, backache, headache, yellow fever and as a mouthwash for toothache and tooth diseases (Hutchinson and Dalziel, 1964; Survey report, 1998 cited by Jegede 2005; Coker et al., and Ogundele, 2002; Ahmadu 2003; Igoli 2005; Ajibade 2005; Nwaeze and et al., et al., et al., Abariku, 2006; Jegede 2006; Ahmadu 2007; Iwueke, 2009; Ahmadu & Agunu, et al., et al., 2012; Yaya 2016;). In Benin republic is used to manage gastrointestinal et al., D. oliveri disturbances for livestock (Dassau 2014; Ogni 2014; Alain 2015). et al., et al., et al., In Burkina Faso the stem bark of is used to treat gastrointestinal parasites, diarrhea and D. oliveri aphrodisiac, the leaves in combination with other herbs were used traditionally to treat malaria and some hepatoprotective problems, the leafy stems are used to treat pain during pregnancy and
Figure 3: Chemical structures of some compounds isolated from D. oliveri 2.1.4 Traditional uses D. oliveri serve as source of protein and energy to animal body, therefore it is used as fodder to livestock during dry season (Okunade et al., 2014). Its seeds are used as part of the ingredients for poultry feeds (Obun and Adeyemi, 2012). It has been use by local people in Savannas (Western part of Africa) as traditional fallows (Houehounha et al., 2010). Parts of D. oliveri including leaves, stem bark, roots, exudes have been used traditionally for many years for the management of various diseases in many African countries. Parts of D. oliveri are used by several harborists to treat various ailments such as gastrointestinal disturbances, bacterial infections, breast cancer, some vaginal diseases aphrodisiac, as diuretic, ear ache, syphilis, ringworm, typhoid fever, scrotal elephantiasis, dysentery headache and tuberculosis, backache, headache, yellow fever and as a mouthwash for toothache and tooth diseases (Hutchinson and Dalziel, 1964; Survey report, 1998 cited by Jegede et al., 2005; Coker and Ogundele, 2002; Ahmadu et al., 2003; Igoli et al., 2005; Ajibade et al., 2005; Nwaeze and Abariku, 2006; Jegede et al., 2006; Ahmadu et al., 2007; Iwueke, 2009; Ahmadu & Agunu, 2012; Yaya et al., 2016;). In Benin republic D. oliveri is used to manage gastrointestinal disturbances for livestock (Dassau et al., 2014; Ogni et al., 2014; Alain et al., 2015). In Burkina Faso the stem bark of D. oliveri is used to treat gastrointestinal parasites, diarrhea and aphrodisiac, the leaves in combination with other herbs were used traditionally to treat malaria and some hepatoprotective problems, the leafy stems are used to treat pain during pregnancy and
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