A compiled check list of these plants including their latin names, families, parts used, medicinal uses, and name in different nigerian states is the. 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. The importance of the chemical constituents available in these plants is. Traditional uses of iraqi medicinal plants ref plants traditional uses 4 6 the plant is used in traditional medicine as antidiabetic and anti inflammatory drug. Diarrhoea is one of the common clinical signs of gastrointestinal disorders caused by both infectious and noninfectious agents and an important livestock.
All available information about either the traditional medicinal plants or ethnobotanical surveys in nigeria was consulted. 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. Trends and challenges of traditional medicine in africa. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot and leek. Biologically based therapies in cam use substances found in nature, such as herbs, foods and vitamins. This chapter presents a glimpse of the current status of and future trends in medicinal plant genomics, evolution, and phylogeny. The use of medicinal plants is an important part of nigeria s culture. Medicinal plants have long been utilized in traditional medicine and worldwide ethnomedicine. Since the dawn of history, man has relied so much on medicinal plants for health and food needs. Diarrhoea is one of the common clinical signs of gastrointestinal disorders caused by both infectious and noninfectious agents and an important livestock debilitating condition. These plants possess potent physiological effects when they are administered to animals. This is a typical tropical country with rare vegetations the site provides for unique photographs and database of medicinal plants found in nigeria. Roger blench hausa plant names hausalatin circulation version iv 1.
Tolu odugbemi, 2008 materia medica, vegetable 628 pages. The use of medicinal plants in the treatment of diseases has generated renewed interest in recent times, as herbal preparations are increasingly being used in both human and animal healthcare systems. The beneficial medicinal effects of plant materials typically result from the secondary products present in the plant although, it is usually not attributed to a single compound but a combination of the metabolites. 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. The list of potential male antifertility nigerian medicinal plants is presented with their photo, scientific name, common name and the local nigerian names of the country in which they are available are indicated. Aphrodisiac property of a nigerian medicinal plant securidaca. Comparative study of the mineral element composition of some. Medicinal plants, infusion, decoction, leaf, root, bark. The growing economic importance of medicinal plants and. It was also used to relieve pain or dryness of the navel, stomach pain or gas and to relieve the symptoms of common cold. It is the use of plants for medicinal purposes, and the study of such uses. Ethnobotanical data were collected by oral interview and with the aid of a.
The hausa language, apart from being the first language of many people in nigeria and niger, is an important second language to many communities in surrounding areas. The use of medicinal plants is an important part of nigerias culture. A of imo state based on their knowledge on the efficacy of these medicinal plants in the treatment of various health disorders. List and uses of medicinal plants in nigeria in 2019. Identification and traditional uses of some common. In some plants, almost every part can be used in one home remedy or another. 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. The wellresearched writeups by renowned researchers cover a range of topics which include history, practice, and challenges of. Thus the indigenous knowledge of traditional medicinal plants is a valuable tool for targeting potentially active species from the wealth of medicinal plants in these regions, which may be of great. Dept of biotechnology2 okere slyvester and nwoko magnus c. 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.
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. Medicinal plants and their correlate use 126 to this end although relevant information about the efficacy of some herbs have gained credibility and the herb used by the ikeduru people has been reported to. In 1980s, policies were put in place to accredit and register native healers and regulate their. A recent and valid nomenclature along with common names, local names, parts of plants used and medicinal uses of the fifty five plant species, belonging to thirty three families, that are used by the people of gurara local government area were documented.
Traditional healers over the years have used plants to treat and prevent a wide range of illnesses. A total of 64 medicinal plants species, represented by 62 genera from 39. Traditional medicine and the future of medicinal plants in nigeria. Dacheng hao, in ranunculales medicinal plants, 2019.
Nigerian medicinal plants i donatus ebere okwu department of chemistry michael okpara university of agriculture, umudike p. Medicinal plants of nigeria and their uses ital is vital. A textbook of medicinal plants from nigeria is intended to focus further interests on medicinal plants from nigeria. Comparative study of the mineral element composition of. The collected plant was taxonomically authenticated at the department of plant science, bayero university kano. Preliminary investigation of naturally occurring radionuclides in some traditional medicinal plants used in nigeria. Some examples include dietary supplements, herbal products and the use of other socalled natural but as yet scientifically unproven therapies for example, using shark cartilage to treat cancer ruggie, 2004. There is useful information for researchers and students in various disciplines of medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, biological sciences, traditional medicine, veterinary medicine and.
But furthermore they contribute with nutrients through food, wood for fire, chemicals for the industries, etc the use of the plants as food has. Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in curing some. There is no standardized dosage for the use of medicinal plants in nigeria, however an increase in the consumption rate of the medicinal plants by a patient who continually uses these plants for treatment of common ailment would proportionally increase hisher average annual committed effective dose. Medicinal plants in nigeria are plants used for making home remedies and traditional medicines or what we all know as herbal medicine. Donatus ebere okwu food to create variations in the taste and flavor of different foods achinwhu et al. A list of common medicinal plants used by the otuo tribe of owan east local government area edo state were noted by researchers on herbs included the lemongrass, orange known as omoka, dogoyaro, pineapple oghakha, pawpaw ayaba, african cucumber elohn, guava egova and waterleaf. Identification and traditional uses of some common medicinal. In nigeria, effective medicinal plants in management of various diseases have been documented aiyeola and bello, 2006.
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. Diagnosis was made according to the diagnostic and statistical manual for mental. Water leaf is a very popular medicinal plant in nigeria which seems to go all year round but mostly in the raining season. It has been used as a spice, food and folklore medicine for many years, and has been widely researched as a medicinal plant. Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in treating. Pdf medicinal herbs used for managing some common ailments. African countries like nigeria, ghana and cameroun use ocimum gratissimum scent leaf for both nutritional and medicinal purposes. Jan 01, 2008 a textbook of medicinal plants from nigeria is intended to focus further interests on medicinal plants from nigeria. In addition, inappropriate use wrong plant parts, dose, frequency, route of administration, preparation, etc. Lagos, nigeria, organization of african uni ty, scientific. Modern herbalists value these medicinal plants primarily for their antiinflammatory, antispasmodic and estrogenic or oxytocic proper.
Forestry research institute of nigeria, pmb 268, new bussa, niger state, nigeria email address. The term medicinal plant include various types of plants used in herbalism herbology or herbal medicine. List and uses of medicinal plants in nigeria in 2019 legit. Jul 03, 2011 for instance, in nigeria, the federal government through the ministry of health encouraged and authorised the university of ibadan in 1966 to conduct research into the medicinal properties of local herbs with a view to standardise and regulate tm. Survey of some common medicinal plants used in eritrean folk medicine. The growing economic importance of medicinal plants and the need for developing countries to harness from it.
Weintritt, 2007 including those used for the treatment of opportunistic infections associated with hivaids enwereji, 2008. 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. Uguru1 1department of pharmacology, university of jos, jos, nigeria 2department of clinical pharmacy and pharmacy administration, university of jos, jos, nigeria. Nigerias varied plant species are used in construction, food, medicine, and decoration. On the one hand, they provide us with the oxygen we need by means of photosynthesis necessary for us to breathe. Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the. In nigeria, acalypha wilkesiana, chromolaena odorata, and tridax procumbens are among the commonly used medicinal plants. Table ii of this work shows the result obtained from the responses by some inhabitants of ikeduru l. Identification and traditional uses of some common medicinal plants in ezinihitte mbaise l. 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.
International journal of medicinal plants publishes survey. Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in curing. The traditional use of medicinal plants for curing and preventing illnesses, including the promotion of both physical and spiritual wellbeing among human beings. They have shown good results and have better healing properties, as the survey observed. Documentation on medicinal plants sold in markets in abeokuta. While in particular plants only some parts are used. 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. Introduction this is a guide to the hausa names of plants, both wild and cultivated. Medicinal plants in ghana medicinal plants climate policy.
Garlic is native to central asia and northeastern iran, and. The study was aimed at collection and documentation of medicinal plants used in the treatment of viral infections, within jos. These are the popular medicinal plants in nigeria and their uses. This illustrates the extent of rural peoples knowledge about medicinal plants and reflects the prevalence of collection and selfadministration of. Aug 01, 2019 nigeria s varied plant species are used in construction, food, medicine, and decoration. It is more popular among the yoruba people in southwestern part of nigeria.
International journal of medicinal plants publishes survey of. 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. The yorubas call it gbure, edo people call it ebedondon and it has other english names such as philippine spinach or florida spinach. Introduction and importance of medicinal plants and herbs. Apr, 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. African countries the use of medicinal plants ha badagry in lagos state of nigeria is rich in medicinal lore, the use of plants in religious ceremonies as well as for magic and for medicinal purposes is common and wide spread from one generation to another by the elderly, priests, witchdoctors or medicine men, as. Emphasis was placed on these plants in view of their popular use in herbal medicine. The importance of medicinal plants, and the contribution of phytomedicine to the wellbeing of a significant number of the worlds population. This book contains very interesting writeups on medicinal plants, and pictures of medicinal plants. 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. The medicinal actions of plants are unique to a particular plant species or group, consistent with the concept that the combination of secondary products in a particular plant is.
The viral infections include common cold, measles, chickenpox, rabies, bird flu, hepatitis and hiv. 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. The medicinal actions of plants are unique to a particular plant species or group, consistent with the concept that the combination of secondary products in a particular. The growing economic importance of medicinal plants and the.
Medicinal herbs used for managing some common ailments among esan people of edo state, nigeria. Each nigerian tribe has different name for scent leaf such as. Hence, conservation is very important for such medicinal plants in modern world. The information provided here is from the research paper traditional medicine and the future of medicinal plants in nigeria by emmanuel c. There is no standardized dosage for the use of medicinal plants in nigeria, however an increase in the consumption rate of the medicinal plants by a patient who continually uses these plants for treatment of common ailment.
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