An Ethno-medicinal survey of plants used to treat female infertility in Chanchaga Local Government Area in Minna, Niger state of Nigeria was conducted for record purpose. Using a structured questionnaire, fifteen Herbalists, who are specialist in treating gynecological problems; 8 males and 7 females specialized in female infertility treatment were interviewed. A total of twenty- nine plants species belonging to twenty-six families with their botanical names, vernacular names, frequency index, recipes they are used in preparing, methods of preparation and dosages were documented. Most remedies were prepared as infusions or decoctions. All species documented in this study were harvested from the wild by indigenes whenever a need for them arises. It is advised that careful efforts be made to conserve useful plants by inhabitants of the study area. Younger people should also be encouraged to show interest in the knowledge of traditional medicines.
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi |
Bölüm | Makaleler |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 10 Mart 2016 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2016 Cilt: 20 Sayı: 3 |