… Despite the efficacy of orthodox drugs, the use of herbs to reduce high blood pressure is
still common among rural dwellers probably due to inherent side effects, high costs and
unavailability of synthetic hypotensive drugs when required. One of such herbs used in some
parts of Edo and Delta States is Ficus exasperata whose leaf extract is reportedly taken orally
after decoction or maceration (personal communication) by hypertensive patients .Although
there are various traditionally claimed uses of the … The hypotensive effects of the water …