Ethnobotanical study of plants used by the traditional healers to treat malaria in Mogovolas district, northern Mozambique.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Malaria is an important parasitic disease that affects mostly the African continent. Traditional medicine is very important in Mozambique and traditional healers play a key role in the primary health care services, particularly in rural areas. We aim to report the results of an ethnobotanical survey undertaken in Mogovolas district, northern region of Mozambique. We recorded and identified the medicinal plants used by traditional healers for treatment of malaria, as well as the mode of preparation and administration.

Methods

The study was conducted in 14 villages from Mogovolas between June and August 2015. Sixteen traditional healers were interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires. Under their guidance, we collected medicinal plants and prepared herbarium

SUBMITTER: Manuel L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7753128 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature