Exploring the Potential of <i>Myrothamnus flabellifolius</i> Welw. (Resurrection Tree) as a Phytogenic Feed Additive in Animal Nutrition
<i>Myrothamnus flabellifolius</i> (Welw.) is used in African traditional medicine for the treatment of depression and mental disorder, asthma, infectious diseases, respiratory, inflammation, epilepsy, heart, wound, backaches, diabetes, kidney ailments, hypertension, hemorrhoids, gingivit...
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| description | <i>Myrothamnus flabellifolius</i> (Welw.) is used in African traditional medicine for the treatment of depression and mental disorder, asthma, infectious diseases, respiratory, inflammation, epilepsy, heart, wound, backaches, diabetes, kidney ailments, hypertension, hemorrhoids, gingivitis, shingles, stroke, and skins conditions. The effectiveness of <i>M. flabellifolius</i> is due to the presence of several secondary metabolites that have demonstrated efficacy in other cell and animal models. These metabolites are key in cell regulation and function and have potential use in animal production due to antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, for an improvement in growth performance, feed quality and palatability, gut microbial environment, function, and animal health. The purpose of this review is to provide a detailed account on the potential use of <i>M. flabellifolius</i> in animal nutrition. Limitations towards the use of this plant in animal nutrition, including toxicity, economic, and financial issues are discussed. Finally, novel strategies and technologies, e.g., microencapsulation, microbial fermentation, and essential oil extraction, used to unlock and improve nutrient bioaccessibility and bioavailability are clearly discussed towards the potential use of <i>M. flabellifolius</i> as a phytogenic additive in animal diets. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-370d920b66654e62a75fb31942249e822023-11-30T22:07:50ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152022-08-011215197310.3390/ani12151973Exploring the Potential of <i>Myrothamnus flabellifolius</i> Welw. (Resurrection Tree) as a Phytogenic Feed Additive in Animal NutritionCarlos Wyson Tawanda Nantapo0Upenyu Marume1Department of Animal Sciences, School of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technology, North-West University, P Bag X 2046, Mmabatho 2735, South AfricaDepartment of Animal Sciences, School of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technology, North-West University, P Bag X 2046, Mmabatho 2735, South Africa<i>Myrothamnus flabellifolius</i> (Welw.) is used in African traditional medicine for the treatment of depression and mental disorder, asthma, infectious diseases, respiratory, inflammation, epilepsy, heart, wound, backaches, diabetes, kidney ailments, hypertension, hemorrhoids, gingivitis, shingles, stroke, and skins conditions. The effectiveness of <i>M. flabellifolius</i> is due to the presence of several secondary metabolites that have demonstrated efficacy in other cell and animal models. These metabolites are key in cell regulation and function and have potential use in animal production due to antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, for an improvement in growth performance, feed quality and palatability, gut microbial environment, function, and animal health. The purpose of this review is to provide a detailed account on the potential use of <i>M. flabellifolius</i> in animal nutrition. Limitations towards the use of this plant in animal nutrition, including toxicity, economic, and financial issues are discussed. Finally, novel strategies and technologies, e.g., microencapsulation, microbial fermentation, and essential oil extraction, used to unlock and improve nutrient bioaccessibility and bioavailability are clearly discussed towards the potential use of <i>M. flabellifolius</i> as a phytogenic additive in animal diets.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/15/1973antimicrobialantioxidantsbioaccessibilitybioavailabilityessential oilgut function |
| spellingShingle | Carlos Wyson Tawanda Nantapo Upenyu Marume Exploring the Potential of <i>Myrothamnus flabellifolius</i> Welw. (Resurrection Tree) as a Phytogenic Feed Additive in Animal Nutrition Animals antimicrobial antioxidants bioaccessibility bioavailability essential oil gut function |
| title | Exploring the Potential of <i>Myrothamnus flabellifolius</i> Welw. (Resurrection Tree) as a Phytogenic Feed Additive in Animal Nutrition |
| title_full | Exploring the Potential of <i>Myrothamnus flabellifolius</i> Welw. (Resurrection Tree) as a Phytogenic Feed Additive in Animal Nutrition |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the Potential of <i>Myrothamnus flabellifolius</i> Welw. (Resurrection Tree) as a Phytogenic Feed Additive in Animal Nutrition |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the Potential of <i>Myrothamnus flabellifolius</i> Welw. (Resurrection Tree) as a Phytogenic Feed Additive in Animal Nutrition |
| title_short | Exploring the Potential of <i>Myrothamnus flabellifolius</i> Welw. (Resurrection Tree) as a Phytogenic Feed Additive in Animal Nutrition |
| title_sort | exploring the potential of i myrothamnus flabellifolius i welw resurrection tree as a phytogenic feed additive in animal nutrition |
| topic | antimicrobial antioxidants bioaccessibility bioavailability essential oil gut function |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/15/1973 |
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