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Background: The objective of this study was to carry out a comprehensive ethnomedicinal survey of plants used as memory enhancer and antiaging in Sagamu Local Government area of Ogun State in south west Nigeria. Methodology: Semi-structured questionnaires were used to conduct interviews with traditional healers, herb sellers and other knowledgeable individuals on use of medicinal plants as memory enhancers and anti-aging. Nine communities were selected randomly for data collection across the rural and urban centers with a total of 110 informants. Results: The informants consist of 92% males and 8% females, 60% were traditional healers, 13% herb sellers while the others were knowledgeable individuals on medicinal plants utilization. Findings revealed 41 plant genera belonging to 31 families of which 46.3%, 26.8%, 17.1% and 12.2% are trees, herbs, climbers and shrubs respectively. Leaves (58.5%) and stem bark (26.8%) are prevalent in plant parts used. Screening of commonly used plants revealed presence of alkaloids, tannins, saponins, anthraquinones, cyanogenetic and cardiac glycosides. Conclusion: Potentials of plants commonly used by indigenous people in the study area as memory enhancer and antiaging are recommended for further pharmacological research and conservation.
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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
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Disease Management , Malaria , Medicine, Traditional , Nigeria , Plants, MedicinalABSTRACT
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