Health implications of common herbs in Osan Ekiti Local Government Area of Nigeria

Abstract

A survey of plants of medicinal value was undertaken in the major market (Oja Odi) in Osan Ekiti, Ekiti State between June-August 2008. Five major herb sellers were visited and each of the sellers exhaustively gave the names, parts used and their uses.The respondents were randomly selected. The findings of this study revealed a total of 24 plants singly or combined for treatment of Malaria, Gonorrhea, Blood loss, Low sperm count and Skin disease. Recommendations were made on the conservation strategies of the medicinal plants and a participatory approach between the herbal and orthodox clinics thus paving way for healthy rivalry in the health care delivery.This result of this study therefore forms a base line total for other researchers.