Ethnomedicinal Survey of Plants Used for the Management of Hypertension Sold in the Makola Market, Accra, Ghana

Abstract

Hypertension is a highly prevalent public health problem among Africans, including Ghanaians, and it is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as congestive heart failure, kidney disease, and coronary artery disease. Hypertension occurs at a rate of 19% to 48% across Ghana; and because about 70% of the patients are believed to be using herbs to manage this condition, it is important to know the kind of plants that are used in the management of this condition. The aim of this study was therefore to conduct an ethnomedicinal survey to document medicinal plant species which are sold on the open Ghanaian market; and are traditionally used in the treatment of

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