Medicinal plants and functional foods sold by market vendors and used by their clients for COVID-19 in Gondar City, Ethiopia
Tebaber Chanie Workneh,
Helmut Kloos,
Abyot Endale Gurmu
et al.
Abstract:Background: Many Ethiopians use traditional medicines. However, little is known about the role of open markets as sources of alternative medicines in preventing and treating COVID-19. Objectives. The objectives of this study are to identify medicinal plants and plant products sold by vendors in the markets of Gondar City and used by their clients to treat the COVID-19-related symptoms of fever, cough, and headache. Methods and Materials: Questionnaires were used to interview vendors and clients. Results: The r… Show more
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