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Ethnobotanical Study on Assessment of Indigenous Knowledge on Traditional Plant Medicine Use among People of Wonchi District in Southwest Shewa Zone, Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia

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  • Gadisa Melkamu Bulcha

    (University of Gondar College of Natural and Computational Sciences Department of Biology, Ethiopia)

  • Kebebush Zepre

    (Wolkite University college of medicine and health science, Wolkite Ethiopia)

Abstract

Incomplete coverage of the modern medical system, shortage of pharmaceuticals, and unaffordable prices of modern drugs, make the majority of Ethiopians still depend on traditional plant medicine. Therefore, this study is aimed to assess the current status of indigenous knowledge of traditional plant medicine used among communities of Won chi District. Method: A total of 198 informants (27 key and 171 general) were selected purposively based on the availability of key informants and vegetation richness of the District. semi-structured interview, observation, and guided field walk with informants were data collection methods. Ethnobotanical scoring and ranking methods like informant consensus, paired-wise comparison, and preference ranking were used to analyze the collected data. The findings were displayed using tables and figures. Result: A total of 93 medicinal plant species were identified. Out of these,50 species (53.76%)were noted to treat only human ailments, 3(2.23%) species were used to treat livestock ailments and the rest 40 (43.01%) were used to treat both. Nearly two-thirds of the study participants have good knowledge about traditional plant medicine use. most medicinal plants were reported by elders (94.62%) than younger age group, traditional medicinal plant healers almost know all (96.77%), regarding religion waqefata (60.21%) know than other religion. More medicinal plants were reported by males (86.02%)than females, while regarding educational status illiterate (61.29%)know and mention more Medicinal plants than literate. Therefore, all stakeholders should work together in changing the current situation in order to sustainably benefit from traditional plant medicine.

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  • Gadisa Melkamu Bulcha & Kebebush Zepre, 2021. "Ethnobotanical Study on Assessment of Indigenous Knowledge on Traditional Plant Medicine Use among People of Wonchi District in Southwest Shewa Zone, Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia," International Journal of Healthcare and Medical Sciences, Academic Research Publishing Group, vol. 7(4), pages 87-97, 10-2021.
    • Handle: RePEc:arp:ijohms:2021:p:87-97
    DOI: 10.32861/ijhms.74.87.97
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    1. Hareya Fassil, 2003. "A Qualitative Understanding of Local Traditional Knowledge and Medicinal Plant Use," World Bank Publications - Reports 10785, The World Bank Group.
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