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A Comparative Study of Medicinal Plants Used in Rural Areas of Namibia and Zimbabwe

Publication Year: 2015

Author(s): Maroyi A, Cheikhyoussef A

Abstract:

Herbal medicines prepared from wild plants play an important role in the primary healthcare needs of people living in developing countries. A comparative ethnobotanical study was undertaken to document medicinal plants used in rural areas of Namibia and Zimbabwe. In order to document medicinal plants used for primary healthcare in rural areas of Namibia and Zimbabwe, 56 traditional healers were identified using the Participatory Rapid Appraisal (PRA) approach. A total of 16 medicinal species belonging to 14 genera and 11 families were recorded in both Namibia and Zimbabwe.

Source of Publication: Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge

Vol/Issue: 14(3),401-406pp.

Country: Namibia

Publisher/Organisation: NISCAIR-CSIR

URL:
https://nopr.niscpr.res.in/bitstream/123456789/32100/1/IJTK%2014%283%29%20401-406.pdf

Theme: Traditional/ Indigenous Knowledge | Subtheme:

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