AIM OF STUDY: The ethnobotanical study surveyed the different types of medicinal plants
used for the treatment of malaria in the south-western region of Nigeria. MATERIALS AND …

Cultural or indigenous practices refer to long-standing traditions and ways of life of specific
communities or locales. These practices are place-based and often location-and culture …

Africa is endowed with rich and high endemicity of plant biological diversity, and a number of
species are used as traditional medicines. Many African countries, working within the …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Malaria is among the most prevalent infectious diseases in
the developing countries of world. Estimated number of annual malaria episodes in Pakistan …

African forests are endowed with rich forest biodiversity due to their strategic positions on the
global map. These forests comprise a variety of ecosystems ranging from tropical rainforests …

The apparent reversal of trend from western to herbal medicine is partly due to the fact that
synthetic drugs have always shown adverse reactions and other undesirable side effects …

Background: The loss of biodiversity in Nigeria is escalating alarmingly. However, there is
generally a paucity of information as to what taxa are endangered because of a dearth of …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Sphaeranthus senegalensis DC is a seasonal herb with a
spicy smell that grows wild in wet grounds of tropical Africa and Asia. The plant is used in …

Natural products have been used in folklore for the treatment of many illnesses and
diseases. They have been the most productive source of leads for the development of many …

Piles are inflammation of blood vessels which are generally found close to the anal canal.
Piles are produce when the anal cushions are disrupted during defecation. The importance …