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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
pharmacology, toxicology and pharmaceutics
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants around 'Dheeraa' town, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 112, No. 1, Year 2007
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A study aimed at identifying plant species used and manipulated by the community for medicine was carried out around 'Dheeraa' town, Arsi Zone, Oromia Region, Southeast Ethiopia. The data were collected through a series of fieldworks conducted from October to December 2002. Random and systematic sampling methods were employed to select the study sites as well as the informants. Ethnobotanical methods using semi-structured interviews were employed and a total of 83 species of medicinal plants were recorded. The natural environment yielded larger proportion (76 species, 92%) of the total records followed by home gardens of the area. The studied medicinal plants were those used in traditional health care of humans and livestock. However, only very few individuals of each species were found in the area and this might be attributed to the ongoing habitat modification and loss of natural vegetation. Therefore, it is important to create awareness on sustainable use of the natural vegetation. Paying special attention to the medicinal plants found in the area may help to amplify the role that these plants play in healthcare, poverty alleviation as well as environmental protection. © 2007 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Wondimu, Tigist
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa University
Asfaw, Zemede
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa University
Kelbessa, Ensermu
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa University
Statistics
Citations: 274
Authors: 3
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.jep.2007.02.014
ISSN:
03788741
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Study Locations
Ethiopia