MEDICINAL PLANTS USED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MALARIA AMONG THE TRADITIONAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS (TMP’S) IN SOUTH WESTERN NIGERIA

Authors

  • A. T. Oladele
  • C. O. Adewunmi

Keywords:

Malarial management, TMP`s, Yoruba.

Abstract

This study examined the type of medicinal plants used in the management of malaria in the Yoruba folklore in south western Nigeria. 87 Traditional medicine practitioners (TMP’s) were interviewed. Plants available in the regions were considered in the survey and recorded with their local names, parts used, preparation and the modes of use. A total of 21 plant species used by TMP`s in the management of malaria infections were identified. These species belong to 18 plant families.

Author Biographies

A. T. Oladele

Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

C. O. Adewunmi

DRPU, Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

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Published

2008-04-05

How to Cite

Oladele, A. T., & Adewunmi, C. O. (2008). MEDICINAL PLANTS USED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MALARIA AMONG THE TRADITIONAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONERS (TMP’S) IN SOUTH WESTERN NIGERIA. African Journal of Infectious Diseases (AJID), 2(1), 51–59. Retrieved from https://athmsi.org/journals/index.php/AJID/article/view/412

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2008)

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