Ethnomedicinal Survey of Plants used in the Treatment of Female Infertility in Chanchaga Local Government Area in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria.

Year 2016, Volume: 20 Issue: 3, 269 - 274, 10.03.2016

MacDonald Idu , Ovuakporie-Uvo Oghale Gana Jiya Hauwa

Abstract

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. 

Keywords

-Female infertility, Medicinal plants, Minna, Nigeria

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