Evaluation of Some Medicinal Plants Diversity and Compendium Information on the Usage in Michika, Adamawa state

Abstract

The study assessed the diversity of the indigenous tree species and also produce of a compendium of information on the various medicinal uses of the indigenous tree species and their parts in Adamawa State, Michika local government seven districts; Bazza, Futu, Garta, Madzi, Michika, Nkafa, Zah. Sample plots method was used in the assessment of the indigenous tree species using questioner. All indigenous Medicinal plants information on ethonomedicinal uses was obtained through oral interviews and the through the questioners. Age group and occupation was considered such as; Local healer, Herbalist, Traditional birth attendance, experienced parents, patients and students were randomly selected for this purpose. Result of the findings indicated that 48 common indigenous medicinal plants species were encountered in all the seven districts inventoried in the study. Results further indicate that Acacia seyal,

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