Systematic review on traditional medicinal plants used for the treatment of malaria in Ethiopia: trends and perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ethiopia is endowed with abundant medicinal plant resources and traditional medicinal practices. However, available research evidence on indigenous anti-malarial plants is highly fragmented in the country. The present systematic review attempted to explore, synthesize and compile ethno-medicinal research evidence on anti-malarial medicinal plants in Ethiopia.

Methods

A systematic web search analysis and review was conducted on research literature pertaining to medicinal plants used for traditional malaria treatment in Ethiopia. Data were collected from a total of 82 Ethiopian studies meeting specific inclusion criteria including published research articles and unpublished thesis reports. SPSS Version 16 was used to summarize relevant ethno-botanical/medicinal info

SUBMITTER: Alebie G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5540187 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature