“…The trend of using more of herbaceous plants in most areas SNNPR can be seen as a benefit because it is easier to cultivate herbs when they are in short supply and availability of more herbaceous plant species as compared to trees (Bekalo et al, 2009). (Mesfin et al, 2014;Giday et al, 2009;Bizuayehu and Assefa, 2017;Andarge et al, 2015;Maryo et al, 2015;Tolossa et al, 2013;Mesfin et al, 2009;Temam and Dillo, 2016;Kebebew and Mohamed, 2017;Bekalo et al, 2009), (B) Proportion of medicinal plants used to treat human, livestock and both human and livestock ailments in the reviewed areas of SNNPR (Giday et al, 2009;Bizuayehu and Assefa, 2017;Andarge et al, 2015;Agisho et al, 2014;Tolossa et al, 2013;Mesfin et al, 2009;Bekalo et al, 2009;Kewessa et al, 2015)…”