Medicinal plants used for the management of diabetes mellitus in Zaria, Kaduna state, Nigeria
Journal: Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research (Vol.5, No. 3)Publication Date: 2017-06-30
Authors : Umar S. Abubakar; Sani Abdullahi; Victoria Ayuba; Shettima Kaigama; Usman S. Halidu; Muhammad K. Ayuba;
Page : 156-164
Keywords : decoction; diabetes mellitus; medicinal plants; traditional healers;
Abstract
Context: The knowledge of traditional uses of medicinal plants in the management of diabetes mellitus in Zaria is still intact with the traditional medicine practitioners. Aims: To collect, identify and document medicinal plants used traditionally for the management of diabetes mellitus in Zaria city. Methods: Open-ended informal interviews and general conversation were administered to twenty-two (22) traditional medicine practitioners (TMPs) and herb sellers. The data collected included the local names of plants, parts used, method of preparations and mode of administration. Results: Twenty-six (26) species of plants belonging to eighteen (18) families were identified. Herbal remedies were mostly prepared from freshly collected plants, while decoction was the main method of preparation. Leaves and stem bark formed the major parts of plants for herbal preparations. Conclusions: The study has documented different traditional practices used for the management of diabetes mellitus in the study area. Further studies should be conducted to evaluate the antidiabetic activity of plant species that have not yet been studied and to identify the bioactive compounds responsible for the antidiabetic activity as claimed by the traditional healers.
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