A Survey Of The Indigenous Flora Of Abiriba Community And Their Uses In Traditional Medicine
ABSTRACT
A survey was carried out to identify
the indigenous flora of Abiriba Community in Abia State, Nigeria as well as
determine their uses in traditional medicine. The focus of the study was to
identify the uses of these plants for the treatment of various diseases
conditions in the area. Household studies were conducted in three villages
namely Amaogudu, Ameke and Agboji. A questionnaire was used to identify the
various ways the people utilize these plant. species in healthcare delivery.
The study revealed that about 32% of the population in Abiriba were traditional
medicine users and many of the medicinal plants were used for treating malaria,
fever, typhoid, anemia, dysentery, diarrhea and skin infections. It is
recommended that use of medicinal plants should be encouraged because it is
cheap and has minimal side effects compared to orthodox drugs which are
expensive and most times adulterated.
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JONAH, O (2021). A Survey Of The Indigenous Flora Of Abiriba Community And Their Uses In Traditional Medicine . Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Sep 19, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/a-survey-of-the-indigenous-flora-of-abiriba-community-and-their-uses-in-traditional-medicine-7-2
OLEKAIFENMA, JONAH. "A Survey Of The Indigenous Flora Of Abiriba Community And Their Uses In Traditional Medicine " Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 30 Jul. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/a-survey-of-the-indigenous-flora-of-abiriba-community-and-their-uses-in-traditional-medicine-7-2. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
OLEKAIFENMA, JONAH. "A Survey Of The Indigenous Flora Of Abiriba Community And Their Uses In Traditional Medicine ". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 30 Jul. 2021. Web. 19 Sep. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/a-survey-of-the-indigenous-flora-of-abiriba-community-and-their-uses-in-traditional-medicine-7-2 >.
OLEKAIFENMA, JONAH. "A Survey Of The Indigenous Flora Of Abiriba Community And Their Uses In Traditional Medicine " Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 19 Sep. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/a-survey-of-the-indigenous-flora-of-abiriba-community-and-their-uses-in-traditional-medicine-7-2