The present study represents an attempt to document information on the traditional medicinal plants that used in nigeria. 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. Medicinal plants in ghana medicinal plants climate. Nigerian medicinal plants i donatus ebere okwu department of chemistry michael okpara university of agriculture, umudike p. Mar 19, 2019 also, the search of medicinal plants, narcotic species or plants with aphrodisiac properties has guided human beings to look for plants in the most recondite places. Medicinal plants naturally synthesize and accumulate some secondary metabolites, like alkaloids, sterols, terpenes, flavonoids, saponins, glycosides, cyanogenics, tannins, resins. A situation analysis in zambia and zimbabwe iii acronyms csir south african council for scientific and industrial research nema national environmental management act tmpc traditional medicinal practitioners council thpaz traditional health practitioners association of zambia mcz medical council of zambia. This chapter presents a glimpse of the current status of and future trends in medicinal plant genomics, evolution, and phylogeny. Introduction and importance of medicinal plants and herbs. Nigeria s varied plant species are used in construction, food, medicine, and decoration. Ethnomedicinal plant resources of southeastern nigeria core. In nigeria, the majority of citizens still use medicinal plants and visit traditional. About 80% of the populations of most developing countries still depend on the use of traditional medicine derived from plants cunningham, 1993.
Fam family, t tree, h herb, c climber, s shrub plant common name maturity period botanical name or family parts used average price rs. Traditional medicinal plant practice in southern africa. Medicinal plants play a crucial role in health care needs of people around the world especially in developing countries rao et al. The number of medicinal and aromatic plant species used in some regions are. Herbal medicines in african traditional medicine intechopen. May, 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. Overharvesting has placed many medicinal species at risk of extinction.
Application of the plant or its sap onto the bite area, chewing leaves and bark or. A definition of medicinal plants for the purpose of this presentation. It is the tradition that is of remarkable contemporary relevance for ensuring health security to the teeming millions. 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. Journal of medicinal plants research ethnobotanical survey. The use of plants in the traditional management of diabetes. Botanical perennials were chosen for two main reasons. The antimicrobial activities of some medicinal plants on escherichia coli as an. Conservation biology a training manual for biological.
Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical screening of six plants used in ethnomedicine in the niger delta region of nigeria was carried out to identify and quantify the bioactive compounds present in these highly medicinal plants. 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. The plants studied were phyllanthus amarus schum and thonn, euphorbia heterophylla linn. 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. Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the.
Medicinal plants in nigeria are plants used for making home remedies and traditional medicines or what we all know as herbal medicine. Medicinal plants in ghana medicinal plants climate policy. As a result, most of the medicinal plants that have international recognition come from this region, particularly from china and india. It is the use of plants for medicinal purposes, and the study of such uses. Screening of medicinal plants native to kano and jigawa. Medicinal plants and traditional medicine in africa traditional medicine development for medical and dental primary health care delivery system in africa. It is called efirin in yoruba, daidoya in hausa, and nchanwu in igbo. 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. Traditional african medicine is a traditional medicine discipline involving indigenous herbalism and african spirituality, typically involving diviners, midwives, and herbalists. The african basil also is known as scent leaf and is a popular medicinal plant in nigeria. The use of medicinal plants is an important part of nigerias culture. Ogunlesi and others published a textbook of medicinal plants from nigeria, ed. The increasing demand for medicinal plant products has renewed interest in the pharmaceutical industry in the production of herbal. Ethnomedicinal plants used by the idoma people benue.
In order to obtain a cure for any illness, to experience new sensations or just because of simple curiosity, these type of plants have been very as necessary as appealing to us. 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. However, it can be stated, that at least every fourth plant is in use, a calculation based upon the estimated total number of 300350,000 flowering 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 propose ten plants, which have been accepted. 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. Their local nigerian names as well as their common english names are presented on the same table. Botanical bounty offers a range of botanical perennials plants where the root structure remains, allowing the plant to regrow every year. Medicinal plants of nigeria and their uses ital is vital. It is traditionally used for the healing of burns and wounds maenthaisong et al. Victor kuete, in medicinal plant research in africa, 20. Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used for the. Medicinal plants typically have essential oils in their tissues or seeds that prevent bacteria, molds, or other microbes from growing. 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.
List of medicinal plants in india grow in your home. While in particular plants only some parts are used. 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. Throughout northern nigeria and elsewhere, it is known in hausa as sanya or uwar magunguna the latter meaning the mother of all medicines. The term medicinal plant includes various types of plants used in herbalism herbology or herbal medicine. Different people use different combinations of plants to treat one type of ailment or the other and this varies from one community to another and in different ecosystem. The widespread use of herbal remedies and healthcare preparations, as those described in ancient texts such as the. May 08, 2014 to determine the transfer of indigenous knowledge from generation to generation on medicinal plants use in the study area a total of 60 and 45 informants fifteen each from 3 gada age groups 917, 1824, 2531 and from 3 educational levels 14, 48, 8 grades were selected from the family of traditional healers al least through. The prevalence of diabetes is on a steady increase worldwide and it is now identified as one of the main threats to human health in the 21st century. It is used as a medicinal plant in parts of northern nigeria, west africa, north. Pdf management of indigenous medicinal plants in nigeria. Qualitative and quantitative phytochemical screening of. This is a typical tropical country with rare vegetations the site provides for unique photographs and database of medicinal plants found in nigeria. As medicinal plants receive increased scientific and commercial attention, there is increasing pressure on the wild plant populations from which most medicinal plants are harvested.
On the one hand, they provide us with the oxygen we need by means of photosynthesis necessary for us to breathe. Methods and materials study area the study areas consist of jos north, jos south and jos east local government areas of plateau state nigeria. So it is a popular medicinal plant for making home remedies. Dacheng hao, in ranunculales medicinal plants, 2019. In asia, the practice of herbal medicine is well established and documented. Therefore, virtually all the plant found in nature is of value to man for medicine and it. Kg medicinal use amla t after 4th year emblica officinalis fam. 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. An ethnobotanical survey of herbal markets and medicinal plants in. In 1980s, policies were put in place to accredit and register native healers and regulate their. Medicinal plants and traditional medicine in africa, john wiled and sons limited, chichester. In many parts of rural africa, traditional healers prescribing medicinal plants are the most. Commercial exploitation has also sometimes led to traditional medicines becoming.
It is a common weed of field crops in west africa and is. The lifesaving benefits of this treasure trove are. The use of medicinal plants is an important part of nigeria s culture. In africa, over 5,000 plant species are known to be used for medicinal purposes iwu, 1993. There are instances today in ogun, osun, ekiti, edo, delta, imo, enugu, niger and zamfara states to mention but a few places in nigeria, where. Agriculture farm business plan sample product offering bplans. 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. 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. Ogunyemi the village chemist, department of pharmacognosy, faculty of pharmacy, obafemi awolowo university, ileife.
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. There is useful information for researchers and students in various disciplines of medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, biological sciences, traditional medicine, veterinary medicine and. However, there are no records of remedies that were used at the time. A compiled check list of these plants including their latin names, families, parts used, medicinal uses, and name in different nigerian states is the. Nigeria and to determine the antimicrobial activities of some medicinal plants on these escherichia coli isolates as an agent of diarrhea in livestock. 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. Tolu odugbemi, 2008 materia medica, vegetable 628 pages. 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. Traditional medicine and the future of medicinal plants in nigeria emmanuel c.
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants in metropolitan kano, nigeria. Industrial utilisation of medicinal plants in developing countries, nonwood forest products ii. There are a variety of different species of plants that are native to the west african nation of nigeria, a. The most common traditional medicine in common practice across the african. Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the treatment of. To compete with the growing market, there is urgency to expeditiously utilize and. A total of 36 plants, belonging to 29 families were documented. The term medicinal plant include various types of plants used in herbalism herbology or herbal medicine. Over 60% of people in nigeria rural areas depend on traditional medicine for treatment of ailments4. Certain medicinal herbs have disinfectant property, which destroys disease causing germs.
Common plants used by the indigenous people of south eastern nigeria for. Medicinal plants at risk natures pharmacy, our treasure chest drugs, at least 118 are based on natural sources. The history of traditional medicinal plant practice in southern africa is as old as the people who first settled in the region. Screening of medicinal plants native to kano and jigawa states of northern nigeria, using artemia cysts brine shrimp test. Medicinal plants have long been utilized in traditional medicine and worldwide ethnomedicine. Traditional herbal medicine is readily available in rural areas for the treatment of snakebite.
The information provided here is from the research paper traditional medicine and the future of medicinal plants in nigeria by emmanuel c. In europe with its long tradition in the use of botanicals, about 2,000 medicinal and aromatic plant species are used on a commercial basis lange, 1998. Traditional medicine and the future of medicinal plants in nigeria. 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. Medicinal plants have also be found useful in the treatment of infections caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, parasites and certain clinical conditions like cancer occurring naturally or resulting from exposure to environmental contaminants4. Herbal medicine practitioners recommend calmative herbs, which provide a soothing effect to the body. Department of plant biology and biotechnology, university of benin, pmb 1154, benin city, nigeria abstract content and purpose of study an ethno medicinal survey of plants used by the idoma people of benue state, nigeria, was carried out using a structural questionnaire via oral interview with. The medicinal plants have been used for treatment of illnesses and diseases, since the dawn of time. Medicinal plants for forest conservation and healthcare, fao, rome, italy. The role and place of medicinal plants in the strategies for disease. Traditional medicine and the future of medicinal plants in. In some plants, almost every part can be used in one home remedy or another. Plants have medicinal value too along with ornamental purpose. Pdf a textbook of medicinal plants from nigeria, ed.
Practitioners of traditional african medicine claim to be able to cure various and diverse conditions such as cancers, psychiatric disorders, high blood pressure, cholera, most venereal diseases, epilepsy, asthma. Page 6 india has one of the richest plant medical traditions in the world. Aspilia africana is a perennial herb varying in height from. A screening of medicinal plants native to kano and jigawa states of northern nigeria, using artemia cysts brine shrimp test. Pdf use of medicinal plants for the treatment of measles. The system has adapted to cultural changes, especially the decline of kinship groups as a result of increased migration and urbanisation through extending into urban settings, and to changes. Many of the medicinal plants, especially in nigeria have been documented 4. List and uses of medicinal plants in nigeria in 2019 legit. Medicinal plants at risk center for biological diversity. This book contains very interesting writeups on medicinal plants, and pictures of medicinal plants. Aug 01, 2019 nigeria s varied plant species are used in construction, food, medicine, and decoration. Ethnobotanical data were collected by oral interview and with the aid of a. A traditional method of preparing phytomedicines in southwestern nigeria.
An enugu, nigeria based 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. 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. Use of medicinal plants for the treatment of measles in nigeria. Abstract medicinal plants have been observed to be very effective in the treatment of ailments in both rural and urban areas in developing countries. The first is the medicinal value that they offer, therefore the plants have a positive contribution to society by improving peoples health. Odugbemi, university of lagos press, lagos, nigeria find, read and cite all the. Medicinal plants used in traditional medicine by oromo people. Medicinal plants are widely and successfully used on every continent. For example, the use of medicinal plants has adapted to changing environmental conditions by using different plants, for example the use of exotic species. As most toxic substances are volacharring medicinal plants. Traditional healers over the years have used plants to treat and prevent a wide range of illnesses. This plant is usually homegrown and easy to come by. Ethnobotanical survey of commonly used medicinal plants in.
Jan 01, 2008 a textbook of medicinal plants from nigeria is intended to focus further interests on medicinal plants from nigeria. But furthermore they contribute with nutrients through food, wood for fire, chemicals for the industries, etc the use of the plants as food has been the main aim. Diarrhoea is one of the common clinical signs of gastrointestinal disorders caused by both infectious and noninfectious agents and an important livestock debilitating condition. Medicinal plants are used at the household level and over 80% of the populations of developing countries rely on traditional medicine, mostly plant drug, for their primary health care needs who 1980. Indigenous knowledge, medicinal plants, nigeria, local communities and conservation. Trends and challenges of traditional medicine in africa. Medicinal plants, since times immemorial, have been used in virtually all cultures as a source of medicine. Medicinal plants have evolved over the centuries as essential parts of african civilization and are widely recognized today as representing its rich cultural and scientific heritage. The site provides for unique photographs and database of medicinal plants found in nigeria. Page 5 medicinal plants play a central role not only as traditional medicines but also as trade commodities, meeting the demand of distant markets. 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. Documentation on medicinal plants sold in markets in abeokuta. The ancient science of ayurveda and yoga relies heavily on these plants to treat major conditions, from pain management to weight management and everything in between. Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in curing some.
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