Ethnobotanical Survey and Documentation of Medicinal Plants Used to Manage Snakebite Envenomation in Nyatike Subcounty, Migori County, Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Ethnobotanical relevance

Traditional medicine plays a crucial role in managing snakebite envenomation (SBE) among the people of Nyatike subcounty. This region is particularly important for such a study due to its high incidence of snakebite cases, limited access to healthcare facilities, and strong reliance on indigenous knowledge systems. However, the medicinal plants used for this purpose remain largely undocumented, leading to a lack of scientific investigation. The absence of proper documentation poses a risk of losing this valuable knowledge, as it is primarily passed down orally within trusted families. There is a growing concern that this traditional wisdom may be lost over time due to death, aging of knowledge holders, or declining interest among younger generations.

Aim

SUBMITTER: Ojuka P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12615033 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature