Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences

Published date: Oct 16 2025

Journal Title: Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences

Issue title: Sudan JMS: Volume 20 (2025), Issue No. 3

Pages: 276 - 290

DOI: 10.18502/sjms.v20i3.13243

Hammad Fadlalmolahazzminno345@gmail.comNursing College, Department of Community Health Nursing, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al- Munawwarah

Abdalbasit Mariod basitmariod58@gmail.comDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Science & Arts, University of Jeddah, Al-Kamil

Background: Ethnopharmacological approaches to treating urinary and renal disorders remain integral to healthcare practices throughout Sudan, yet comprehensive documentation of these traditional interventions is lacking. The growing incidence of kidney disorders in Sudan, attributable to environmental conditions and limited healthcare access, underscores the importance of these traditional approaches.

Methods: This review employed a systematic approach following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to identify and synthesize information about traditional Sudanese remedies for urinary system and kidney diseases. A literature search was conducted using databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and African Journals Online. Initially, 487 articles were identified, with 52 included in the qualitative synthesis.

Results: Analysis reveals diverse botanical agents used across Sudanese regions, with significant usage of Acacia senegal (gum Arabic), Ambrosia maritima, Boscia senegalensis, Solenostemma argel, and Cymbopogon proximus. Preliminary investigations have substantiated the potential of select remedies, notably gum Arabic, for renal insufficiency, demonstrating improved metabolic parameters and reduced serum creatinine in controlled trials.

Conclusion: While traditional Sudanese remedies show promising potential, most lack rigorous validation. This review highlights the need for phytochemical analysis, toxicological assessment, and clinical trials to establish safety and efficacy for integration into contemporary nephrology practice.

Keywords: ethnomedicine, renal disorders, urolithiasis, medicinal plants, Sudanese traditional medicine, ethnopharmacology

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