Herbal Medicine: Education and Occupation Influences Its Practice among Residents of Port Harcourt, South-South Nigeria

Moke, Emuesiri Goodies; Umukoro, Emuesiri Kohworho; Asiwe, Jerome Ndudi; Omogbiya, A.I.; Erhirhie, Earnest Oghenesuvwe; Ben‐Azu, Benneth; Anieh, Fortune Ufuoma

doi:10.51847/ojxvscmh9y

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“…Therefore, data was not differentiated in terms of gender, age, education and occupation. In contrast, however, several studies have indicated that gender (Bano et al 2014;Wiryono et al 2019), age (Bano et al 2014;Pérez-Nicolás et al 2017;Wiryono et al 2019), education (Bano et al 2014;Pérez-Nicolás et al 2017;Rahayu et al 2020) and occupation (Moke et al 2021;Rahayu et al 2020) do influence the transmission of traditional knowledge about medicinal plants' therapeutic uses in many ethnic communities.…”

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Diversity and use of traditional medicinal plant species in Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park, Indonesia

HUSAINI

MAULANY²,

NASRI³

et al. 2022

Biodiversitas

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Abstract. Husaini IPA, Maulany RI, Nasri N, Ngakan PO. 2022. Diversity and use of traditional medicinal plant species in Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 23: 5539-5550. The people of Minasatene (Pangkep District) in Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park, South Sulawesi (Indonesia) have used traditional medicinal plants for many centuries. However, this local knowledge has not been recorded. This study aims to examine the diversity of plant species used to treat various ailments in the area. A set of semi-structured questionnaires was distributed to 60 respondents, consisting of traditional healers, elderly people, herb sellers and local people of Minasatene. This was used to obtain a demographic profile, vernacular names of plants and their uses, plant parts used, modes of preparation and methods of application. The diversity and use of the medicinal plant species in a traditional context were descriptively analyzed. The data were further extrapolated using Use Value (UV) to analyze the relative importance of plant species based on the number of uses; Fidelity Level (FL) to determine the specific uses of each plant species and preference over other species, and Informant Consensus Factor (ICF) to investigate an agreement between each group of diseases and related remedies. The study reveals that there were 74 species of medicinal plants belonging to 65 genera and 44 families being used as traditional medicines, which have been known to treat 54 ailments. Among the plant species, soursop (Annona muricata) had the highest UV (0,95), while the fig tree species, Ficus septica (100%) had the highest FL with the most frequent citation. From the data gained, it was found that skeletomuscular disorders had the highest ICF value (0,92).

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confidence: 97%

Diversity and use of traditional medicinal plant species in Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park, Indonesia

HUSAINI

MAULANY²,

NASRI³

et al. 2022

Biodiversitas

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“…Medicinal plants have also been reported to be effective in the management of diabetic state (Asiwe et al, 2023;Moke et al, 2023a).…”

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Coexistence of hypertension with diabetes mellitus and its pharmacotherapy

Moke,

Demaki,

Daubry

et al. 2023

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Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are common comorbidities, as hypertension is reported to be twice as frequent in diabetic patients as people who are non- diabetics. In diabetic condition, the risk and progression of cardiac disease, peripheral vascular disease, stroke, retinopathy, and nephropathy is greatly increased in the presence of hypertension. Persistent increase in blood pressure termed hypertension, can be either primary hypertension (essential hypertension) or secondary hypertension in nature. Primary or essential hypertension is characterized by elevated blood pressure caused by inherited factors which are characteristic of essential hypertension whereas identifiable causes such as chronic kidney diseases, endocrine disorders, constriction of the kidney arteries, or the use of drugs are among the etiology of secondary hypertension. Diabetes causes hyperinsulinemia which increases the risk of hypertension. This condition increases the amount of sodium that the body absorbs. It also promotes the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. Treatment of both conditions is crucial as they are considered risk factors for coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, renal failure and congestive heart failure. In any age group, a considerable increase in systolic blood pressure causes a significant increase in cardiovascular disease. To achieve sufficient blood pressure control, most people with hypertension and diabetes require more than one medication. This review is aimed to discuss hypertension and diabetes mellitus comorbidities and their treatment.

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“…According to Belachew et al, 23.83% of respondents believe complementary and alternative treatment is more beneficial than traditional therapy [19]. Nalini et al informed that Malaysian consumers have a favorable attitude toward medicinal plant intake [22,23]. Furthermore, El-Olemy et al stated that 46% of respondents in their study feel that complementary and traditional medicine is safe and medically effective, with 87% of those who have previously used complementary and traditional medicine have not experienced any complications [16].…”

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The Public Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Using Herbal Medicines in Makkah Province

Alharbi¹,

Haseeb²,

Elrggal³

et al. 2022

Arch Pharm Pract

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Herbal medications are being widely used as dietary supplements worldwide. A large percentage of the population uses medicinal herbs to treat certain diseases or symptoms. This study is aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the general population. This cross-sectional study was carried out in Makkah Province from November 30th to December 31st, 2021. Data were collected and analyzed using an online questionnaire, and the survey questionnaire was validated. Response to questions was analyzed with the SPSS program. A total of 391 participants participated. Most participants were male (54.7%), and the average age was between 35-44 years old. 78.6% had college or higher education, and 66% of the participants were from Makkah. Only 13.9% of the participants said they have very good knowledge of herbal medicine. In terms of attitude, more than 91% of the respondents agreed that herbal drugs have some value in treating diseases. 65% of the participants get their knowledge from social media and the internet; the rest are about friends, TV, the medical journal, and others. the study showed that most respondents had low experience in herbal medicine and relied heavily on the internet for information. On the other hand, there was a positive attitude toward using herbal medicine. The government and Food and Drug Administration must encourage institutions to devote functionally dedicated programs and activities to enhance public awareness of herbal medicine use.

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Herbal Medicine: Education and Occupation Influences Its Practice among Residents of Port Harcourt, South-South Nigeria

Cited by 5 publications

References 24 publications

Diversity and use of traditional medicinal plant species in Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park, Indonesia

Diversity and use of traditional medicinal plant species in Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park, Indonesia

Coexistence of hypertension with diabetes mellitus and its pharmacotherapy

The Public Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Using Herbal Medicines in Makkah Province

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