Plants continue to be a major source of medicines, as they have been throughout human history. Ethnobotany, medicinal plants, skin diseases, herbalists, traditional medicines introduction medicinal plants in nigeria. Medicinal plants as defined by world health organization as a plant in which some or all its parts are used in management of certain illness. Taxonomically, phenerogams seed plants are grouped into two major. Through photosynthesis plants convert solar energy into. This study seeks to respond to three central questions. The medicinal plants used may serve as a source of new and effective drugs and the tmps may serve as additional source of health manpower. Nigerian medicinal plants aspilia africana, bryophyllum pinnatum, garcinia kola, spondias mombim and uvaria chamea are used in herbal medicine to cure diseases, protect and regenerate liver cells, prevent alcoholic liver damage, viral liver damage and toxic liver damage. Apr, 2020 this section examines information on the use of medicinal plants collated from a number of case studies of different regions and ecosystems in ghana. The study area northern maputaland has the highest hiv infection rate in south africa, which made them more prone to a wide range of skin conditions. Although medicinal plants are generally safe when used appropriately according to the traditional methods, some are inherently toxic.
Apr 23, 2019 find all medicinal plants and their uses with pictures and scientific names. The use of medicinal plants to treat sexually transmitted. This section examines information on the use of medicinal plants collated from a number of case studies of different regions and ecosystems in ghana. The plants of the nigerian savanna have ample uses. English marigold, calendula officinalis the english marigold is a familiar sight with. Several communities have been using a variety of natural plants, their parts and microbial species for curing. Pdf a textbook of medicinal plants from nigeria, ed. The medicinal plants selected must meet two major criteria. Traditional herbal remedies used by south african women for. The medicinal uses are varied, and the plant parts that are used ranged from leaves, roots, stem, bark to fruits only. Traditional medicine and the future of medicinal plants in. There is also the problem of holding information on use of plants as secrets. 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.
These medicinal plants consider as a rich resources of ingredients which can be used in drug development and synthesis. Majority of rural communities depend on traditional medicine, while most urban settlements depend mainly on orthodox medicine probably due to civilization. You can browse alphabetically by common names, to find information on a popular herb like ginger, or find it listed by its botanical name, zingiber officinale. In this study, common plants used by the people of metropolitan kano nigeria were classified. It may be a food, drug, scent supplement or device that can help improve libido. Overview on medicinal plants and traditional medicine in africa the importance of traditional medicine in africa in all countries of the world there exists traditional knowledge related to the health of humans and animals. Some medicinal plants of nigeria plants plant diseases scribd. The growing economic importance of medicinal plants and the need for developing countries to harness from it.
Medicinal plantsscience tracer bulletlibrary of congress. The uses of plants in healing in an afrocuban religion, santeria george brandon city university of new york medical school although plants have long been known to play an important medical and ritual role in the religious traditions of africa, little attention has been devoted to examining the use of plants. Some medicinal forest plants of africa and latin america 67 fao. 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. The roots are used in the treatment of infectious disease of the throat diphtheria and also good for curing gonorrhea. To familiarize learners with some common herbal plants and their uses.
Herbal medicine has long been recognized as one of the oldest forms of remedies used by humans. The findings support the need to encourage domestication and cultivation of medicinal plants as well as put in place conservation measures to ensure sustainable source of medicinal plants. Ethnomedicinal survey of plants used by the kanuris of north. This is knowledge known to every healer across the planet. However, many of them have not been screened for their phytochemistry and pharmacological action against microbes, which could support their use. More and more farmers, with smaller farms, choose to cultivate medicinal plants, calendula being among them because they do not require much care and are not pretentious to soil. Ethnomedicinal evaluation of medicinal plants used against. Some medicinal plants of nigeria free download as pdf file. Introduction r a dit on l m ectm h sb fvr ea tm n ofiv lg hu sb d x w p c consulting. There were 57 medicinal plant uses out of which leaves, stem bark, seedsroots, fruits, flowersbuds were used in 35, 10, 7, 3 and 2 cases respectively. Antimicrobial and phytochemical screening of the seed.
In order to protect these plants from over harvesting, the medicine men used to pick every third plant. Native americans are renowned for their medicinal plant knowledge. Medicinal plants were commonly harvested from the wild and degraded lowland areas in the morning from loamy soil. The management of plant habitats, the evidence of overexploitation and scarcity, and the effects of environmental and land use. Makoi h kakamachi with in one year solanum nigrum fam. 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. Plants, especially the higher ones have been described as the sleeping giants of drug and these medicinal plants have been screened for their. Information regarding the different types of plants used, parts of the plants. Phytochemical constituents of some medicinal plants in south west, nigeria afolabi f, and afolabi o. Species were scientifically identified with the aid. The pharmacological treatment of disease began long ago with the use of herbs 2. Tulasi is cultivated for religious and medicinal purposes, and for its essential oil. Their ethnomedicinal uses and reported toxicity alfred maroyi research abstract the present study is aimed at documenting the toxicity and ethnomedicinal uses of garden plants in zimbabwe.
A survey on the plants used for reproductive disease was carried out during the period 20112012. Properties and uses of over 400 common herbs and medicinal plants listed by botanical or common names. Preparation of monographs for volume 4 selection of medicinal plants the selection of medicinal plants for inclusion in the who monographs is based on worldwide use. Medicinal plants, niger delta, nigeria, sexually transmitted diseases address for correspondence. The growing economic importance of medicinal plants and. Outlines and pictures of medicinal plants from nigeria. Nigerian herbs uses, local names and pictures health. J 2001 phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial screening of the seed extracts of tetracarpidiumconophorumj. Moore not recorded rootleaves infertility van wyk and gericke 2000 no english name known antiabortifacient van wyk and gericke 2000 amaranthaceae.
Documentation of herbal medicines used for the treatment and. Jan 01, 2015 medicinal plants are the backbone of traditional medicine, which means more than 3. Feyisola abstract the use of traditional medicine in developed as well as developing countries as basis for the treatment of many ailments has been in existence for thousands of years and there is no doubt that their importance. The medicinal plants are of great importance for the human welfare since ancient time. The use of medicines, however defined, to cure or prevent illness and to lubricate the. Essential oils from the medicinal plants of africa. Traditional medicine, yoruba, nigeria, medicinal plants. Identification and traditional uses of some common medicinal plants in ezinihitte mbaise l. An herb is a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities. Despite this, only few people value the plants around them due to inadequate knowledge of their usefulness. The medicinal uses of twentytour plant species comprising of. Here in this post, we are going to bring you a detailed list of medicinal plants in nigeria and their uses. Documentation on medicinal plants sold in markets in abeokuta.
List and uses of medicinal plants in nigeria in 2019. The role of medicinal plants in traditional healing in nigeria. Click to view group a plants click to view group b plants. List and uses of medicinal plants in nigeria in 2019 legit. Thanks are also due to the officials of district administration and forest department of bandarban for their during the implementation of the project. Herbs list a guide to medicinal herbs and their uses. Medicinal plants and plant extracts scanned pdf, 2 mb. Medicinal plants have been observed to be very effective in the treatment of ailments in both rural and urban areas in developing countries. Results and discussion twenty nine plant species commonly used by the kanuris of northeastern nigeria for the treatment of common ailments have been identified and their uses were documented table 1. Pashan bheda pathar chur h one year coleus barbatus fam. Traditional medicine and the future of medicinal plants in nigeria emmanuel c. List of important medicinal plants uses of medicinal. Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local communities of minjarshenkora district, north shewa zone of amhara region, ethiopia getu alemayehu, zemede asfaw, ensermu kelbessa abstract background.
Department of pure and industrial chemistry, bayero university, kano nigeria. Ethno medical uses of plants in the treatment of various skin. Medicinal plants and their gynaecological uses in south africa no. Their importance plants has made man to use them in a multipurpose way.
Screening of medicinal plants native to kano and jigawa. On this thread i will share useful information on nigeria herbs, their local names, uses and pictures. All available information about either the traditional medicinal plants or ethnobotanical surveys in nigeria was consulted. Essential oils from the leaves of six medicinal plants of. Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in curing. South african traditional healing utilizes a multitude of plants to treat an array of healthmedical conditions. Fungal infections due to the hot climate and overcrowding households are. To identify and screen the phytochemicals of medicinal plants with antidiarrhea potential in lagos state, nigeria. Herbal plants keeping our traditional wisdom alive. In a functional sense, they are units of dissemination. Medicinal plants have many characteristics when used as a treatment, as synergic medicine where the ingredients of plants all interact simultaneously, so their uses can complement or damage others or neutralize their possible negative effects, support of official medicines in the treatment of complex cases like cancer. Essential oils from the leaves of six medicinal plants of nigeria. Solanaccac fruitwhole plant rs 40 per kg seed 200 per kg dropsy, general debility, diuretic, anti dysenteric. It is rumored they first started using plants and herbs for healing after watching animals eat certain plants when they were sick.
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. Herbal medicines were prepared in the form of decoctions 67% and infusions 33%. Screening of medicinal plants native to kano and jigawa states of northern nigeria, using artemia cysts brine shrimp test. A textbook of medicinal plants from nigeria tolu odugbemi on. In addition, inappropriate use wrong plant parts, dose, frequency. Department of biological sciences, ahmadu bello university zaria, kaduna state, nigeria. To make learners aware of availability of useful herbs around them. We would like to express our sincere gradtude to or.
Numerous species of medicinal plants from africa are important aromatic and ornamental plants, as well as being medicinal. Botanical family and species local namea plant part therapeutic indications reference acanthaceae 1 barleria randii s. In this process the medicinal plant characteristics were also discussed for better knowledge of the plants involved. 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 in ghana medicinal plants climate policy. The importance of the chemical constituents available in these plants is discussed with respect to their role in herbal medicine in nigeria. All available information about either the traditional medicinal plants or ethnobotanical surveys in nigeria. A survey of major ethno medicinal plants of kano north, nigeria, their knowledge and uses by traditional healers sani h. Moringa oleifera, bitter kola garcinia kola, bitter leaf vernonia amygdalina, cashew anarcadium occidentale, scent leaf ocimum gratissimum, african bush mango irvingia gabonensis. Medicinal plants used for the treatment of various skin.
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local. In pakistan and other countries a variety of medicinal plants are used against gastrointestinal complaints such as diarrhea, dysentery, and cholera. Plants constitute a major economic resource of most countries. A textbook of medicinal plants from nigeria is intended to focus further interests on medicinal plants from nigeria. The study revealed that traditional medicinal practices have a wide acceptability among the nigerian people, probably because they believe in its effectiveness. Moringa plant moringa oleifera moringa is a popular flowering tree. The uses of plants in healing in an afrocuban religion. Aphrodisiac property of a nigerian medicinal plant securidaca.
Overview on medicinal plants and traditional medicine in africa. Utilization of available local herbal plants for the treatment of common ailments type. A total of 52 species of plants belonging to 28 plant families were reportedly used for treatment and management of 42 diseases and ailments. Plateau state, nigeria depend on medicinal plants to meet their domestic and health needs. We will also tell you benefits of these herbs in ayurveda for the treatment of diseases. Only 100 locals were selected for this study on the basis of their knowledge regarding people, plants and their uses. Jul 19, 20 skin diseases have been of major concern recently due to their association with the human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunity deficiency syndrome hivaids. Identification and traditional uses of some common medicinal. The herbal database is dedicated to the tea plant, camellia.
The present study was undertaken to investigate the phytochemical constituents of leaves of four. The works of mortimore, 1999 and mohammed, 1997 purely showed that, the savanna plants. A compiled check list of these plants including their latin names. To use our herbs list encyclopedia to look up a herb and learn more about how it can benefit you, just click on one of the category links. N 2005 checklist of medicinal plants of nigeria and their uses, james enugu nigeria. The diversity of uses of medicinal plants in nigeria. Malunggay leaves was once considered a poor mans vegetable but now it is known as a miracle tree or natures medicine cabinet by scientists and health care workers from around the world because it is loaded with vitamins. Some medicinal plants, such as the opium poppy, have long been recognized and widely used, while others, such as the pacific yew, the original source for the cancer drug, taxol, are relatively new arrivals to mainstream medicine. According to the world health organisation who the definition of traditional medicine may be summarized as the. Ethnobotanical survey and phytochemical screenings of plants used in traditional medicine for the treatment of diarrhea in nigeria were carried out between april and november, 2014.
An ethnobothanical study was carried out between september 2009 and december 2010 in. There is no way we will write about medicinal plants without mentioning. This is a typical tropical country with rare vegetations the site provides for unique photographs and database of medicinal plants found in nigeria. Medicinal plants have many characteristics when used as a treatment, as synergic medicine where the ingredients of plants all interact simultaneously, so their uses can complement or damage others or. It is widely known across the indian subcontinent as a medicinal plant and an herbal tea and has an important role within the vaishnavite tradition of hinduism, in which devotees perform worship involving holy basil plants. The importance of the chemical constituents available in these plants is. Medicinal plants and plant extracts scanned pdf, 2 mb author. Introduction peters 1994 noted that intensive seeds are fertilized and ripened ovules. Ogunwande ia1, avoseh no, flamini g, hassan as, ogunmoye ao, ogunsanwo ao, yusuf ko, kelechi ao, tiamiyu za, tabowei go. Adeboye department of plant science faculty of agriculture obafemi awolowo university ileife, nigeria summary a survey conducted among farmers in southwestern nigeria revealed the local medicinal values and. Medicinal plants in ghana medicinal plants climate.
J applied sciences department, faculty of science, osun state polytechnic, iree, osun state, nigeria. Medicinal plants of the north cascades specific to the nci environmental learning center of all forms of life, plants are the most vital to all others. Ethnomedicinal information and phytochemical screening of. Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the. One of the greatest uses is as a local aphrodisiac blackwell, 2010 an aphrodisiac is a substance that is believed to increase sexual desire. Many of these species produce essential oils, which have applications in folk and modern medicine, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. Dept of biotechnology2 okere slyvester and nwoko magnus c. They were plant collectors, housewives, shopkeepers, elders, plant traders and hakims, who are the actual users and have a lot of indigenous knowledge about the plants. Uguru1 1department of pharmacology, university of jos, jos, nigeria 2department of clinical pharmacy and pharmacy administration, university of jos, jos, nigeria. The herbal database a listing of herbs, spices, and. There is useful information for researchers and students in various disciplines of medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, biological sciences, traditional medicine, veterinary medicine and. 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. Many people in developing countries still rely on traditional healing practices and medicinal plants for their daily healthcare needs, in spite of the advancement in modern medicine.
The present study represents an attempt to document information on the traditional medicinal plants that used in nigeria. Tolu odugbemi, 2008 materia medica, vegetable 628 pages. Here is our guide to medicinal and healing plants found in the uk and how they might help to cure common ailments. 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. The herbal database is dedicated to the tea plant, camellia sinensis, the source of commercial tea.
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