Immunomodulatory activity of polysaccharides isolated from Clerodendrum splendens: Beneficial effects in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis

Table 1 Traditional Uses of Clerodendrum splendens in Côte d’Ivoire ^a

Indication	Specific parts of the plant	Preparation and administration
Hemorrhoids	Leaves	The leaves were boiled in water, and the decoction was consumed; part of the decoction was mixed in shea butter and applied locally to hemorrhoids
Sinus disease	Leaves	A vapor bath was inhaled once a day for 3 days
Menstrual troubles	Leaves	The leaves were boiled in water, and the decoction was consumed 2 times a day for 2 months
Diarrhea	Leaves	The leaves were boiled in water, and the decoction was consumed 3 times a day for 3 days
Healing scars	Leaves	The pounded fresh leaves were applied as an ointment or rubbed on the scars
Febrifuge agent	Leaves	The leaves were boiled in water, and the decoction was consumed 2 times a day for 1 week
Vermifuge agent	Leaves	The leaves were boiled in water, and the decoction was consumed 2 times a day for 1 week
Scrofulous infection	Leaves and bark	The pounded or crashed fresh leaves and barks were applied or rubbed on skin infections until cured.

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