Aim of the Study:To determine the phytochemicals and the antiviral activity of methanol stem bark extract of Enantia chlorantha and Boswellia dalzielii against Newcastle disease virus in embryonated eggs. Materials and Methods: Preliminary phytochemical screening was carried out using standard methods. Investigation on the effect of stem bark of Enantia chlorantha and Boswellia dalzielii
The Idoma people are indigenous to the middle belt region in North Central Nigeria and they possess a rich history and tradition of using medicinal plants in the management of various ailments. Oral transmission is the primary method by which history is passed from one generation to another. The present study involved an ethnomedical survey done with the aid of questionnaires and it covered Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State which is the headquarters of the Idoma speaking areas of the State. The information obtained showed that over a hundred species of plants from several families were identified and these were being used to manage a wide range of ailments from dysentery and gonorrhea to asthma and pneumonia. The scientific names and the part of the plant used together with their mode of preparation and dosage regimen were also reported. The importance of this kind of documentation was also discussed as it will help to preserve the rich cultural heritage of the tribe and could also serve as a basis for further research on the documented plants and aid in global bio-conservation efforts.
Traditional medicine (TM) status in population with access to modern medicine is not well clear in the whole country, even
though the acceptance of TM is a well-established fact. TM has gained popularity in all regions of the developing world.
This study is aimed at accessing the general knowledge, attitude, practice, the extent of use, benefits and safety of TM
among people of Jos North L.G.A. A descriptive cross
sectional study was carried out on 300 residents of Jos North L.G.A. A systematic random sampling was used to select
households at intervals of six. Data was collected through the use of structured open and closed ended questionnaires and
interview and the data were analysed using SPSS 20. 274 out of 300 questionnaires were valid. Among the respondents,
56.9% are between 19-28 years. 100% of the participants have good knowledge of TM, 62.8% had no adverse effect from
the use of TM, while 70.1% do not agree that TM is safer than modern medicine. 70.4% of the participants plan to use TM
in the future. 29.9% of the respondent prefer TM, 31.8% prefer modern medicine while 38.3% prefer both. The population
in Jos North has good knowledge with high acceptability and use of TM. The main reasons for the high acceptability are
due to lesser cost, availability, effectiveness and efficacy.
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