ETHNOTHERAPEUTIC EVALUATION AND ANTI-NUTRIENT CONTENT OF COMMON PLANTS USED FOR MANAGEMENT OF KIDNEY AND LIVER DISORDERS IN ODEDA COMMUNITIES, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

  • M Kadiri Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria
  • A W Ojewumi Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria
  • I O Bada Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria

Abstract

A survey study was carried out on plants used to manage kidney and liver diseases in Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria. A total of hundred (100) questionnaire were administered using stratified sampling method on traditional herbal practitioners. Ethnobotanical data such as, plants and plant parts and methods of extraction used were sought. Anti-nutrients of the frequently mentioned plants were also evaluated. Data were subjected to Analysis of variance (ANOVA) with probability set at p<0.05 and descriptive statistics. Results revealed that 55.5% of the respondents were females while 45.5% were males. Largest percentage (47.9%) were between the ages 41-60years.  Twenty six 26(26.0%) of the respondents were herbalists, 34(34.0%) were herb sellers, 21(21.0%) were Traditional practitioners while 19 (19.0%) were Traditional practitioners and herb sellers. Twenty three (23) of the respondents had 1-5years, 35 had 6-10 years while 42 of them had being in the herbal profession for more than 10 years. Seventy four percent (74%) of plants collated during this study were available both in home garden and markets. Fifty 50 plants species belonging to 37 families were reported being used to manage kidney and liver diseases. Malvaceae and meliaceae were the most frequently mentioned families. Largest number of plants 20(40%) collated were trees, followed by herbs 19(38%) while vegetable 1(2%) was vegetable. The most commonly used plants part were Leaves, barks roots, fruits, seeds bulbs and combination of any of these parts. Decoction, soaking, infusion, grinding, strong heating paste and combination(s) of any of these methods were employed for preparing herbal remedies of these diseases. No significant difference (P>0.05) was recorded in the phytate content of Khaya ivorensis and Kigelia africana leaves. Similar observation was recorded in the oxalate and cyanide content of Chasmantheran dependens and Kigelia africana leaves.. Polyphenol and tannins were significantly different across the leaves of plants under this investigation. No significantly different (P>0.05) was recorded in the quantity of phytate present in Chasmantheran dependens and Kigelia africana, oxalate of  Chasmantheran dependens, Kigelia africana and Azadirachta  indica, and cyanide in root of the plants. Highest phytate (13.00) was recorded in Azadirachta  indica, oxalate (12.33), Polyphenol (9.00) and cyanide (4.33) in Ficus exasperate while tannins (16.00) were recorded in the leaves of Chasmantheran dependens.

Keywords: Ethnobotanical data , Anti-nutrient content, Kidney and Liver disorders

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M Kadiri, Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria

Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria

A W Ojewumi, Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria

Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria

I O Bada, Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria

Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria

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Kadiri M, Ojewumi A, Bada I. ETHNOTHERAPEUTIC EVALUATION AND ANTI-NUTRIENT CONTENT OF COMMON PLANTS USED FOR MANAGEMENT OF KIDNEY AND LIVER DISORDERS IN ODEDA COMMUNITIES, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA. JDDT [Internet]. 15May2015 [cited 29Mar.2024];5(3):24-2. Available from: https://jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/1143