An Ethnobotanical Survey of Plants Used in the Management and Treatment of Female Reproductive Health Problems in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria
Abstract
An ethnobotanical survey revealed 61 plant species belonging
to 32 families used by the indigenous people of Ibadan, Southwestern
Nigeria in the management and treatment of female reproductive health
problems. The families Euphorbiaceae and Meliaceae had the highest
number of species followed closely by the Fabaceae. The recipes obtained
from traditional healers, herbsellers and buyers are for treating
amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, leuchorrea, infertility, prolonged labour,
breast engorgement, menorrhagia, vaginitis, miscarriage and fibroid.
Chemical constituents of the plants are supplied where known.
Keywords: Female; ailments; traditional medicine; Southwestern Nigeria.
Keywords: Female; ailments; traditional medicine; Southwestern Nigeria.
