Profile of Some Trace Elements in Selected Traditional Medicines used for Various Aliments in Ebonyi State, Nigeria |Biomedgrid

Background: Traditional medicines have been in use before conventional drugs in Nigeria and Ebonyi State in particular. The use has been on the increase of recent no matter the levels of education and exposure due to the efficacy. They are sometimes considered as dietary supplements once they are found to be rich in one or more elements. The knowledge on concentrations of these trace elements is important for determining the effectiveness of the plants in treating various ailments so as to understand their pharmacological actions.