Traditional Medicinal Practices Among the Igede People of Nigeria

ABSTRACT An ethnobotanical survey of the Igede-speaking areas of Nigeria indicated that over 30 taxa of plants were used in traditional medicines. The use of traditional medicine was observed to be widespread and prevalent over orthodox medicine. A total of 31 prescriptions for different kinds of ailments or therapeutic indications were noted. Mixtures of plants were used in many cases.

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