AN ETHNO-SURVEY OF MEDICINAL TREES OF KABOBI VILLAGE, NORTHERN KATSINA, NIGERIA
Journal Title: Academic Research International - Year 2013, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
The use of trees or parts as remedies of certain illnesses is not only common practice but fundamental to health care regime of millions of people all over the World. The aim of the study is to determine the medicinal applications of trees of Kabobi village in Katsina State Nigeria for an improved health system. The study is a survey type where a total of 29 respondents were drawn from four (4) vegetation user groups of the area using systematic sampling technique. Semi-structured interview schedule was used to collect data which was presented in tables and bar graphs and discussed appropriately. The study found out that there are eight (8) illness categories which are treated using 32 medicinal trees of the area. It is therefore recommended that the seedlings of medicinal trees should be provided to user groups of the area for planting in order to maintain the resource base.
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M. N. Danjuma, H. Darda’u
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