Traditionally used medicinal plants for human ailments and their threats in Guraferda District, Benchi-Sheko zone, Southwest Ethiopia
The study highlighted the importance of traditional medicinal plants in treating ailments but noted threats like overharvesting, habitat destruction, and climate change. Conservation efforts and sustainable harvesting practices are crucial to ensure the availability of these plants for future generations. Further research is needed to explore their potential for modern medicine and develop sustainable use strategies.
Authors
- Ashebir Awoke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8408-9360)
- P. Shanmugasundaram (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2961-0665)
- Girma Gudesho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4225-5039)
- Fetku Akmel
Institutions
- Mizan Tepi University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine
- Published
- 2024-09-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-024-00709-5
- Citations
- 20
- Primary Topic
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 11.99