It is rumored they first started using plants and herbs for healing after watching animals eat certain plants when they were sick. 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. The use of medicinal plants is an important part of nigeria s culture. We would like to express our sincere gradtude to or. Through photosynthesis plants convert solar energy into chemical energy which is then carried up the food chain to the top where homo sapiens are found. Tulasi is cultivated for religious and medicinal purposes, and for its essential oil. Medicinal plants and plant extracts scanned pdf, 2 mb author.
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. In order to protect these plants from over harvesting, the medicine men used to pick every third plant they found. Properties and uses of over 400 common herbs and medicinal plants listed by botanical or common names. The royal botanic gardens, kew more conservatively estimated in 2016 that 17,810 plant species have a medicinal use, out of some 30,000 plants for which a use of any kind is documented. We will also tell you benefits of these herbs in ayurveda for the treatment of diseases. 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. Overview on medicinal plants and traditional medicine in africa. Some of the plants discussed in volume 3 may be considered controversial in their classification as medicinal.
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in curing. To encourage learners to utilize and preserve local wisdom such as herbal treatments. Outlines and pictures of medicinal plants in nigeria. Information regarding the different types of plants used, parts of the plants, mode of administration. 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. The medicinal plants selected must meet two major criteria. Kg medicinal use amla t after 4th year emblica officinalis fam. The chemical constituents of some medicinal plants used in health management in south east nigeria. The results show that a total of 60 medicinal plant species are commonly used by the people of abeokuta.
The uses of plants in healing in an afrocuban religion. Plants, especially the higher ones have been described as the sleeping giants of drug and these medicinal plants have been screened for their chemicals that are potentially potent 3. 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 in the. You can either chew on the tender part of the plant stem or leaf stalk or swallow the bitterness. A survey on the plants used for reproductive disease was carried out during the period 20112012. 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. Traditional medicine, yoruba, nigeria, medicinal plants. Thanks are also due to the officials of district administration and forest department of bandarban for their during the implementation of the project. Click to view group a plants click to view group b plants. Department of forestry technology, audu bako college of agriculture dambatta, p. International journal of chemical and biomedical science.
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. J 2001 phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial screening of the seed extracts of tetracarpidiumconophorumj. The database alphabetically lists botanicals in a table by the most commonly used name, followed by fields for parts used, latin names, botanical family, uses, and constituents. English marigold, calendula officinalis the english marigold is a familiar sight with its pale green leaves and bright orange flowers, but it has a few more benefits than just looking pretty. The chemical constituents of some medicinal plants used in. A survey of major ethno medicinal plants of kano north, nigeria, their knowledge and uses by traditional healers sani h. Some medicinal plants of nigeria free download as pdf file. Several medicinal plant parts were used in herbal preparations such as leaves, stem and barks, fruits, seeds and roots of all these, the leaf was found to be used in about 7075% of the cases table 2 gives a synopsis of medicinal plants and their uses as observed in this study.
Native americans are renowned for their medicinal plant knowledge. Many plants are used for their therapeutic values and this has a twofold effect on the worlds flora. Introduction r a dit on l m ectm h sb fvr ea tm n ofiv lg hu sb d x w p c consulting herbalists, mediums, priests, witch doctors, medicine men and various local deities when seeking a solution to diverse illnesses 1. In addition, inappropriate use wrong plant parts, dose, frequency, route of administra tion, preparation, etc. The growing economic importance of medicinal plants and. The roots are used in the treatment of infectious disease of the throat diphtheria and also good for curing gonorrhea. This volume of the series medicinal plants of the world.
In nigeria, and indeed the entire west africa, herbal medicine has continued to gain momentum, some of the advantages being low cost, affordability, availability, acceptability, and. Fam family, t tree, h herb, c climber, s shrub plant common name maturity period botanical name or family parts used average price rs. Herbal manual the medicinal, toilet, culinary and other uses of of the most commonly used herbs by. The local physician was asked about the most frequent diseases, and ethnobotanical surveys to record medicinal plants and their uses, using semistructured interviews and free listing, were conducted among 193 informants in local villages, of which. Apr 23, 2019 find all medicinal plants and their uses with pictures and scientific names. The herbal database is a dictionary of botanical products used as herbs, spices, medicinals, dyes, charms, and foods.
The medicinal use of chromolaena odorata has also not gone unnoticed. List and uses of medicinal plants in nigeria in 2019 legit. 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. The growing economic importance of medicinal plants and the need for developing countries to harness from it. Common medicinal plants used for family planning in nigeria. Indigenous knowledge, medicinal plants, nigeria, local communities and conservation. However, many of them have not been screened for their phytochemistry and pharmacological action against microbes, which could support their use in traditional medicines. Medicinal plants and plant extracts scanned pdf, 2 mb. Chemical constituents, modern and traditional medicinal usescontains information on 16 plant species and follows the same format as volumes 1 and 2. Documentation on medicinal plants sold in markets in abeokuta. N 2005 checklist of medicinal plants of nigeria and their uses, james enugu nigeria. Herbs list a guide to medicinal herbs and their uses. Overview on medicinal plants and traditional medicine in.
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. See more ideas about medicinal plants, plants and herbs. 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 or leaves. All available information about either the traditional medicinal plants or ethnobotanical surveys in nigeria. You may always return to the home page by clicking on the title herbs list at the top of the page.
A compiled check list of these plants including their latin names, families, parts used, medicinal uses, and name in different nigerian states is. Uses one of the wellknown uses of the bitter leaf is that it is a remedy for stomach ache. Antimicrobial and phytochemical screening of the seed. Here is our guide to medicinal and healing plants found in the uk and how they might help to cure common ailments. Bitter leaf is used for treating malaria, typhoid fever, and also diarrhea. Outlines and pictures of medicinal plants from nigeria. Traditional medicine and the future of medicinal plants in nigeria. This is a typical tropical country with rare vegetations the site provides for unique photographs and database of medicinal plants found in nigeria. Herbal medicines in african traditional medicine intechopen. Ethno medical uses of plants in the treatment of various skin. Some medicinal plants of nigeria plants plant diseases scribd. All available information about either the traditional medicinal plants or ethnobotanical surveys in nigeria was consulted. List and uses of medicinal plants in nigeria in 2019.
Traditional plant uses can be inventoried for present day use, adaptation, or for future survival. Dept of biotechnology2 okere slyvester and nwoko magnus c. The diversity of uses of medicinal plants in nigeria. In pakistan and other countries a variety of medicinal plants are used against gastrointestinal complaints such as diarrhea, dysentery, and cholera. Moringa oleifera, bitter kola garcinia kola, bitter leaf vernonia amygdalina, cashew anarcadium occidentale, scent leaf ocimum gratissimum, african bush mango irvingia gabonensis.
These are the popular medicinal plants in nigeria and their uses. Herbal plants keeping our traditional wisdom alive. It is also good for the blood and lymphatic system. The information provided here is from the research paper traditional medicine and the future of medicinal plants in nigeria by emmanuel c. Traditional healers over the years have used plants to treat and prevent a wide range of illnesses. This study seeks to respond to three central questions. The medicinal uses of twentyfour plant species comprising of sixteen dicotyledonous and one monocotyledonous families. As defined by the world health organisation 1, a medicinal plant is. Although medicinal plants are generally safe when used appropriately according to the traditional methods, some are inherently toxic. The use of medicines, however defined, to cure or prevent illness and to lubricate the. Medicinal plants of nigeria and their uses ital is vital. 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. Uguru1 1department of pharmacology, university of jos, jos, nigeria 2department of clinical pharmacy and pharmacy administration, university of jos, jos, nigeria. We interviewed participants in order to identify the most frequent diseases in the region and the medicinal plants used to treat them.
Outlines and pictures of medicinal plants in nigeria request pdf. Identification and traditional uses of some common medicinal plants in ezinihitte mbaise l. B 3159 kano state department of biological sciences, bayero university, kano. However, according to who, at least 80% of people in africa still rely on medicinal plants for their health care. Abstract it has been observed that many igbos of south east nigeria use medicinal plants to treat and manage their health problems. Who published volume 1 of the medicinal plants, containing. The aim of this study is to make a list of medicinal plant species and take stock of ecommerce in those medicinal plants, with a particular focus on the use of annotations.
Identification and traditional uses of some common. As a background, the table below presents all plants committee documents related to medicinal plants keyword search of medicinal. Although the use of plants in the alleviation and cure of bodily ills goes. To familiarize learners with some common herbal plants and their uses. Ethnomedicinal evaluation of medicinal plants used against. This third volume contains an additional collection of 32 monographs describing the quality control and use of selected medicinal plants. The herbal database a listing of herbs, spices, and. Emphasis was placed on these plants in view of their popular use in herbal medicine. Tolu odugbemi, 2008 materia medica, vegetable 628 pages. The medicinal uses of twentytour plant species comprising of.
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