Ethnobotanical investigation of medicinal plants utilized by indigenous communities in the Fofa and Toaba sub-districts of the Yem Zone, Central Ethiopian Region

The study area is home to a wide variety of potential medicinal plants along with valuable indigenous knowledge. To address the growing anthropogenic threats and safeguard these plants and their associated knowledge, it is essential to adopt effective conservation strategies and promote responsible use. Additionally, the medicinal properties of these plants should be scientifically validated to harmonize local knowledge with modern medicine effectively.