Ethnobotanical survey of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria

The medicinal plants employed in the ethnomedicine of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria are studied. The survey aims at identifying and documenting the plants used amongst the indigenes of Akwa Ibom State. Using ethnobotanical survey list, information is gathered through personal interviews with traditiona...

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Published in:Journal of ethnopharmacology 2008-02, Vol.115 (3), p.387-408
Main Authors: Ajibesin, Kola′ K., Ekpo, Benjamin A., Bala, Danladi N., Essien, Etienne E., Adesanya, Saburi A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Akwa Ibom State
Biological and medical sciences
Data Collection
Ethnobotany
Female
General pharmacology
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Medicinal plants
Medicine, African Traditional
Middle Aged
Nigeria
Pharmacognosy. Homeopathy. Health food
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Phytotherapy
Plants, Medicinal
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Summary:The medicinal plants employed in the ethnomedicine of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria are studied. The survey aims at identifying and documenting the plants used amongst the indigenes of Akwa Ibom State. Using ethnobotanical survey list, information is gathered through personal interviews with traditional medical practitioners, community elders and patients. A total of 114 medicinal plant species representing 102 genera and 54 families employed in the traditional medical practice of the people of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria are recorded from 930 homes. Ailments such as skin diseases, malaria, gonorrhoea and haemorrhoids are mostly treated with the medicinal plants. Details pertaining to the preparation and administration of plant drugs are provided. The survey provides a veritable source of information for traditional medical practitioners and medicinal plant researchers. These medicinal plants may be incorporated into the healthcare delivery system of the country.
ISSN:0378-8741
1872-7573
DOI:10.1016/j.jep.2007.10.021