Ethnopharmacological Study on Some Medicinal Plants Used in Ujiji, Kigoma, Tanzania
2020; Volume: 9; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.31254/phyto.2020.9205
ISSN2320-480X
AutoresRajabu M Kingo, Sheila Maregesi,
Tópico(s)African Botany and Ecology Studies
ResumoThe purpose of this study was to document medicinal plants used for management of various diseases in Simbo and Ujiji, Kigoma, Tanzania. Structured questionnaires were used to interview the traditional healers on the use of various plants for management of various diseases. Voucher specimens were collected, coded and identification by the Botanist. Previous ethnobotanical literatures were used to compare to the provided information. 54 plant species from 30 families were identified and collected from 5 informants, the family Euphorbiaceae ranked highest (11%) among others. Leaves were the most used plant part and the oral administration predominated. Some of the recorded plants (35.2%) have previously been reported for same use. Study suggests the area as potential site for further ethnopharmacological surveys.
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