A library search was carried out on medicinal plant species used in traditional medicine to treat tb. Medicinal plants have been used in virtually all cultures as a source of medicine. Medicinal plants, infusion, decoction, leaf, root, bark. Medicinal plants, ethnomedicine, phytochemical constituents.
This is a typical tropical country with rare vegetations the site provides for unique photographs and database of medicinal plants found in nigeria. Pdf traditional medicine and the future of medicinal plants in. Comparative study of the mineral element composition of some. Results the following results were obtained after the investigation of the medicinal plants. Medicinal plants used to treat tb in ghana sciencedirect. A compiled check list of these plants including their latin names, families, parts used, medicinal uses, and name in different nigerian states is the main purpose of this study.
This is an alphabetical list of plants used in herbalism the ability to synthesize a wide variety of chemical compounds that are possibly used to perform important biological functions, and to defend against attack from predators such as insects, fungi and herbivorous mammals is called herbal medicine. Medicinal plants naturally synthesize and accumulate some secondary metabolites, like alkaloids, sterols, terpenes, flavonoids, saponins, glycosides, cyanogenics, tannins, resins. Management of bovine trypanosomiasis with medicinal plants in taraba state, nigeria 1salihu t. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot and leek.
Phytochemical analysis and medicinal uses of hibiscus. The term medicinal plant include various types of plants used in herbalism herbology or herbal medicine. It is the use of plants for medicinal purposes, and the study of such uses. An enugu, nigeriabased nonprofit organization, the association for scientific, identification, conservation and utilization of medicinal plants of nigeria asicumpon, of which the writer is a member, is committed to highlighting the usefulness of medicinal plant resources and scientific assessment, preparation and application of these for. A larger number of medicinal plants are used to treat malaria in the southern part of the country where rain forests exist and originate a humid tropical climate, with ideal conditions for persistent malaria transmission all year round.
Journal of medicinal plants studies medicine cam in both rural and urban areas across nigeria has increased, but there is a great concern for its safety, efficacy as well as control and this poses a great challenge for health authorities and the general public. The traditional use of medicinal plants for curing and preventing illnesses, including the promotion of both physical and spiritual wellbeing among human beings. Jan 01, 2008 a textbook of medicinal plants from nigeria is intended to focus further interests on medicinal plants from nigeria. List of important medicinal plants uses of medicinal. Undoubtedly, medicinal plants and the drugs derived from them constitute great economic and strategic value for the african continent. There is useful information for researchers and students in various disciplines of medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, biological sciences, traditional medicine, veterinary medicine and. Herbal medicines in african traditional medicine intechopen. Increasing role of the who monographs on selected medicinal plants over the past two decades, there has been a tremendous increase in the use of herbal medicine. It is the tradition that is of remarkable contemporary relevance.
Phytochemical analysis and medicinal uses of hibiscus sabdariffa. A total of 36 plants, belonging to 29 families were documented. Medicinal plants and traditional medicine in africa traditional medicine development for medical and dental primary health care delivery system in africa. Modern medicine has seen a reduction in the use of medicinal herbs as most people use english medicinal preparations these days. An ethnobotanical survey was conducted to document medicinal plants commonly used for the treatment of women related diseases by the inhabitants of akoko in ondostate, nigeria. A majority of the plants found in africa are endemic to that continent, the republic of malagasy having the highest rate of endemism 82%. Nigerias varied plant species are used in construction, food, medicine, and decoration. Medicinal plants at risk natures pharmacy, our treasure chest drugs, at least 118 are based on natural sources. Identification and traditional uses of some common medicinal. Documentation on medicinal plants sold in markets in. The use of medicinal plants as a fundamental component of the african traditional healthcare system is perhaps the oldest and the most assorted of all therapeutic systems.
The preliminary survey of the medicinal plants used for the treatment and control of animal diarrhoea in plateau state revealed an array of plants that could be investigated, and if found useful, such plants could be harnessed and used as potential drug candidates for. Identification and traditional uses of some common. Traditional medicine, yoruba, nigeria, medicinal plants. The widespread use of herbal remedies and healthcare preparations is described in the vedas and the bible. The history of traditional medicinal plant practice in southern africa is as old as the people who first settled in the region. May 08, 2014 previous reports in ethiopia 1522,2426,3033.
Review of toxic effects of medicinal plants found in nigeria abubakar ridwanu zauro 1, muhammad abubakar amali 2, chika aminu 1, ibrahim rukayya bandi 1, ogabo martha anne 3. Aug 01, 2019 nigeria s varied plant species are used in construction, food, medicine, and decoration. While in particular plants only some parts are used. Plants that are used as traditional medicine represent a relevant pool for selecting plant candidates that may have anticancer properties. A textbook of medicinal plants from nigeria is intended to focus further interests on medicinal plants from nigeria.
Methods and materials study area the study areas consist of jos north, jos south and jos east local government areas of plateau state nigeria. List and uses of medicinal plants in nigeria in 2019 legit. The preliminary survey of the medicinal plants used for the treatment and control of animal diarrhoea in plateau state revealed an array of plants that could be investigated, and if found useful, such plants could be harnessed and used as potential drug candidates for the production of antidiarrhoeal remedies for livestock. Introduction r a dit on l m ectm h sb fvr ea tm n ofiv lg hu sb d x w p c consulting herbalists, mediums, priests, witch doctors, medicine men and various local deities when seeking a solution to diverse illnesses 1. Traditional medicine and the future of medicinal plants in nigeria. Comparative study of the mineral element composition of. The yorubas call it gbure, edo people call it ebedondon and it has other english names such as philippine spinach or florida spinach. But medicinal plants are still widely used even among educated people because they are natural and very effective. It is more popular among the yoruba people in southwestern part of nigeria. A total of 58 plant species belonging to 34 families were found to be. Abstract the phytochemical analyses, nutrient value and economic importance of hibiscus sabdariffa commonly known as zobo plant was carried out. Species were scientifically identified with the aid of the useful plants of west tropical africa6, nigerian weeds4 nigeria trees16 and medicinal plants of nigeria booklet3. Medicinal plants are plants that contain substances which could be used for therapeutic purposes or which are precursors for the synthesis of useful drugs sofowora, 1982. Finally, the specimens were taken to the herbarium of the department of biological sciences, ahmadu bello university, zaria for classification and determination of scientific names.
Africa has a long and impressive list of medicinal plants based on local knowledge. List of important medicinal plants uses of medicinal plant. Introduction and importance of medicinal plants and herbs. Assurance of the safety, quality, and efficacy of medicinal plants and herbal products has now become a key issue in industrialized and in developing countries. Medicinal plants of nigeria and their uses ital is vital. May, 2020 it shows the seven most popular medicinal plants identified by farmers in amanors survey of 162 farmers in five villages in krobo amanor, 1992, and their main uses ayensu, 1978. The objectives of this study were therefore to gain a better understanding of the status of traditional medicinal plant practice in zambia and zimbabwe and to. The present book emphasises the value of medicinal resources both to the local and to.
It has been used as a spice, food and folklore medicine for many years, and has been widely researched as a medicinal plant. Orissa forest development corporation is currently implementing a project on marketing of non timber forest products and medicinal plants with the financial assistance of national medicinal plant board, government of india. The wellresearched writeups by renowned researchers cover a range of topics which include history, practice, and challenges of. The study showed that 325 species and 95 families of medicinal plants were recognized as being used by most of the people in nigeria for the treatment of various common diseases. Medicinal plants used for diabetes mellitus in zaria, nigeria. The site provides for unique photographs and database of medicinal plants found in nigeria. Introduction medicinal plants are of great importance to the health of individuals and communities. Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the. There are a variety of different species of plants that are native to the west african nation of nigeria, a country which is situated along the gulf of guinea. This paper aims at highlighting the importance of adopting proactive measure through education and local communities participation in order to conserve the medicinal plant wealth in nigeria.
It is imperative to identify and document medicinal plants found in home gardens in benue state in order. It is the tradition that is of remarkable contemporary relevance for ensuring health security to the teeming millions. It shows the seven most popular medicinal plants identified by farmers in amanors survey of 162 farmers in five villages in krobo amanor, 1992, and their main uses ayensu, 1978. Traditional healers over the years have used plants to treat and prevent a wide range of illnesses. Medicinal plants in ghana medicinal plants climate. Ethnobotany, survey, medicinal plant, abeokuta, nigeria. The information provided here is from the research paper traditional medicine and the future of medicinal plants in nigeria by emmanuel c. Medicinal plants in nigeria are plants used for making home remedies and traditional medicines or what we all know as herbal medicine. Click to view group a plants click to view group b plants. There is useful information for researchers and students in various disciplines of medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, biological sciences, traditional medicine, veterinary medicine and anthropology experience visions affinity with the gardening lifestyle. Pdf the present study represents an attempt to document information on the traditional medicinal plants that used in nigeria.
In many parts of rural africa, traditional healers prescribing medicinal plants are the most easily accessible and affordable health resource available to the local community and at times the only therapy that subsists. In vitro anticancer screening of 24 locally used nigerian. Indigenous knowledge, medicinal plants, nigeria, local communities and conservation. Nigeria has rich flora diversity and many of the plant species are used by some indigenous people for medicinal purposes. This book contains very interesting writeups on medicinal plants, and pictures of medicinal plants. Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in curing some. This study is a survey of the management of bovine trypanosomiasis with medical plants in taraba state, nigeria. In particular, plants cited in the book african traditional medicine. Traditional medicinal plant practice in southern africa. We have also developed standards of four plants so far in the entire continent but we are taking it one step further by now having nigeria as a country propose ten plants, which have been accepted.
This illustrates the extent of rural peoples knowledge about medicinal plants and reflects the prevalence of collection and selfadministration of. The importance of medicinal plants, and the contribution of phytomedicine to the wellbeing of a significant number of the worlds population. Journal of medicinal plants research ethnobotanical. There are a variety of different species of plants that are native to the west african nation of nigeria, a. Phytochemical constituents of some nigerian medicinal plants. Garlic is native to central asia and northeastern iran, and. The lifesaving benefits of this treasure trove are. Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in curing. Survey of medicinal plants in home gardens in benue state, nigeria. Medicinal plants at risk center for biological diversity. Medicinal plants used in traditional medicine by oromo people. In addition, inappropriate use wrong plant parts, dose, frequency, route of administration, preparation, etc.
The medicinal plants have been used for treatment of illnesses and diseases, since the dawn of time. However, there are no records of remedies that were used at the time. Many of the medicinal plants, especially in nigeria have been documented 4. Overview on medicinal plants and traditional medicine. Overview on medicinal plants and traditional medicine in. In nigeria, acalypha wilkesiana, chromolaena odorata, and tridax procumbens are among the commonly used medicinal plants. Tolu odugbemi, 2008 materia medica, vegetable 628 pages. In nigeria the plant is used to make a popular beverage known as zobo. Ogunyemi the village chemist, department of pharmacognosy, faculty of pharmacy, obafemi awolowo university, ileife. The diversity of uses of medicinal plants in nigeria. Nigerian medicinal plants i donatus ebere okwu department of chemistry michael okpara university of agriculture, umudike p. Plant gallery picture gallery contact download the plant database click excel. Some medicinal forest plants of africa and latin america 67.
Medicinal plants used in traditional medicine by oromo. Since the dawn of history, man has relied so much on medicinal plants for health and food needs. Water leaf is a very popular medicinal plant in nigeria which seems to go all year round but mostly in the raining season. The importance of the chemical constituents available in these plants is discussed with respect to their role in herbal medicine in nigeria. Management of bovine trypanosomiasis with medicinal. The abundance status of the identified plants revealed that 24% of the plants were very abundant, 34% were abundant while 42% were scarce. In vitro anticancer screening of 24 locally used nigerian medicinal plants saudat adamson fadeyi1,3, olugbeminiyi o fadeyi2,4, adedeji a adejumo5, cosmas okoro2 and elbert lewis myles1 abstract background. Some of the plants have found their way into the formal national and international health care. Page 6 india has one of the richest plant medical traditions in the world. A large complication of valuable plant of west africa including their names, location, economic and medicinal values is visible as medicinal science develop and becomes more organized in the west african countries, the critical survey of the slathered information available about drug plants found in nigeria become imperative.
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