Ethnomedicinal study of medicinal plants used for treatment of urinary tract infections in Mara region, Tanzania
David Sylvester Kacholi,
Mary Zacharia Charwi,
Neema Gideon Mogha
Abstract:Background: Medicinal plants (MPs) are a valuable inheritance for humanity, especially in most rural communities that rely on them for their primary healthcare needs. This study aims to document MPs used by Kuria Traditional Healers (KTH) in managing Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Mara region, Tanzania.Methods: This study was conducted in Tarime and Serengeti districts in Mara Region, Tanzania. Ethnobotanical information were collected using semi-structured interviews and field walks with 20 KTH from July … Show more
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