The genus Mentha comprises several aromatic species, which are cultivated world‐over due
to their distinct aroma and commercial value. In addition to traditional food flavoring uses …

Background Ethiopia is endowed with abundant medicinal plant resources and traditional
medicinal practices. However, available research evidence on indigenous anti-malarial …

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 …

Abstract Background Medicinal plants (MPs) used by traditional healers (THs) were
investigated in Megera and adjacent subdistricts (kebeles) of Dalle District, Sidama Zone …

Abstract Background The Ethiopian people have been dependent on traditional medicine,
mainly medicinal plants, from time immemorial for control of human and animal health …

Abstract Background In the Himalayas, traditional knowledge and biodiversity are strongly
linked due to the symbiotic interaction between plant and cultural diversity, as well as the …

Ethnobotanical study on traditional medicinal plants were conducted between April and
May, 2013 in Tabiya Gemeda district and documented different types of traditional medicinal …

Abstract Background In Ethiopia, medicinal plants have continued to play vital role in
fulfilling human and livestock healthcare needs of different communities. However, these …

Background Traditional medicines remained as the most affordable and easily accessible
source of treatment in the primary health care system among diverse communities in …

Abstract Background The Afar people inhabit the sub-arid and arid part of Ethiopia.
Recurrent drought and invasive encroaching plants are taking out plants that have cultural …