Background Ethiopia is one of the species-rich countries in the world and the center of origin
with regard to the diversity of many plant species. Ethnobotanical studies are vital to …

The medicinal plants have continued to be the most affordable and easily accessible source
for the treatment of several human and livestock ailments in Ethiopia. The data were …

Like many other parts of Ethiopia, people in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and
Peoples' Region (SNNPR) do have indigenous knowledge on the preparation and use of …

Traditional medicine encompasses knowledge, skills, and practices derived from indigenous
cultures, used to maintain health, prevent, diagnose, improve, or treat various diseases. In …

Echinops kebericho is a narrow‐range multipurpose medicinal plant confined to Ethiopia.
Intense land use change and overharvesting for traditional medicine have resulted in narrow …

In Ethiopia, medicinal plants had been used since ancient time and became an important
source of health care. Though majority of the people in the study area depend on …

Abstract Background: Many Ethiopians use traditional medicines. However, little is known
about the role of open markets as sources of alternative medicines in preventing and …

Many studies on medicinal plants have been taking place in different parts of Ethiopia and
the people use them for the preparation of traditional herbal medicine. The purpose of the …

The use of plants, mostly wild plants, for medicinal purposes in Ethiopia, a practice relied
upon by an estimated 80% of the population, may not be sustainable. The decline in the …

The conservation of medicinal plants must be an all-inclusive endeavor that factors in the
contribution of all stakeholders, both formal and informal. This paper highlights the …