Healing Plants of Nigeria: Ethnomedicine & Therapeutic Applications

Uncover the profound knowledge of herbal medicine in West Africa with “Healing Plants of Nigeria: Ethnomedicine and Therapeutic Applications.” Co-authored by esteemed experts Anselm Adodo and Maurice M. Iwu, this comprehensive book bridges the gap between traditional ethnomedicine and modern phytotherapy. It offers invaluable insights into the therapeutic applications of common plants found in Nigeria and the broader West African region.

This groundbreaking work combines an evidence-based, ethnobotanical perspective with a rigorous pharmacological and pharmaceutical approach, highlighting the active compounds of herbal plants for potential clinical drug development. It emphasizes community-oriented approaches and local uses, demonstrating how the invaluable framework of African traditional medicine can be preserved and integrated into a contemporary clinical context.

About the Book:

“Healing Plants of Nigeria” delves into the history and cultural beliefs surrounding the traditional use of herbs by local populations, alongside their contemporary application in phytotherapy across Nigeria and West Africa. It provides a critical assessment of the scientific rationale underpinning the use of these plants in ethnomedicine, presenting a composite catalogue of phytotherapeutic and wellness agents. The book meticulously details the safety profile, efficacy, and scientific integrity of plants traditionally used to support health and well-being.

What You Will Get & Features:

• Medicinal Value of Common Plants: Comprehensive information on the medicinal properties of plants found around homes in tropical Africa.
• Clear Explanations: Understand the therapeutic value of plants with clear, concise explanations.
• Botanical & Common Names: Detailed information including both botanical and common names where applicable.
• Large Collection of Medicinal Plants: A vast catalogue of medicinal plants, including common fruits with medicinal value.
• Impressive Presentation: A well-organized and visually appealing catalogue of plants.
• Ethnobotanical Survey: Over 200 full-color photographs of Nigerian and West African plants, aiding in identification.
• Unique Interdisciplinary Approach: A rare blend of ethnobotany and pharmacognosy, fostering a holistic understanding of herbal medicine research.
• Contextual Discussion: In-depth discussion of the therapeutic potential of Nigerian herbal medicine.
• Knowledge Preservation: Offers a framework to differentiate between superstitious aspects of ethnomedicine and invaluable culturally inherited knowledge.

Target Audience:

This handbook is an essential resource for herbal and natural medicine practitioners, African thinkers, scientists, healthcare providers, and students of pharmacology and ethnomedicine.

Product Details:

• Authors: Anselm Adodo, Maurice M. Iwu
• Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition
• Publication Date: March 17, 2020 (Print edition: January 24, 2022)
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 332 pages
• ISBN-10: 1032248750
• ISBN-13: 978-1032248752