Medicinal survey of plant in selected council wards in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State

Abstract

A survey of medicinal plants species in home gardens in selected Council Wards in Otukpo Local Government Area, Benue State to identify plants that are used for medicinal purposes in the area. Applying a multi-stage sampling technique, 150 household members were sampled and interviewed to elicit data. These were analysed using descriptive statistics. The result showed Scent leaves and Guava had 99% respectively as the highest., Aloe vera, Moringa, Ugwu and Pawpaw respectively come second each with 90%. Other plant species were Sweet potato (64%), Mango (61%), Garden egg (59.33%) respectively. The least prevalent plant species mentioned were (Ogblichi tree (18%), Jerusalem leaf (13.33%), Egbe (12%), Enache (7.33%) and Ichinkla (6%) respectively. Comprising 20 leaves, 2 stem, 5 barks, 7 fruits and 5 roots show leaves recorded the highest use value. The various diseases are diabetes, stomatitis, cough, sore throat, tooth, tooth decay, jaundice, Cough/dry throat, Skin infection, Antidote against poison, Headache, Asthma, Urinary disease, Stomach-ache, to reduce obesity and used as digestive, Hypertension, Constipation, Sexual disorder, Skin-disorder, Blood supplements.