📄 Research Article
BIAJ Vol. 13, No. 4 (2025)
ETHNOBOTANICAL INSIGHTS INTO MEDICINAL TREES AND THEIR CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE IN KEBBI STATE
Hauwa Ibrahim Sani
Department of Forestry and Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria
Banking and Insurance Academic Journal,
Vol. 13, No. 4 (2025),
pp. 22-27 |
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19856516
Open Access
Peer Reviewed
Research Article
Abstract
This study evaluated the medicinal value and traditional uses of tree species in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Data were gathered through structured questionnaires and direct field observations from 360 respondents across multiple villages. Forty-five medicinal tree species representing 21 families were documented, with the Anacardiaceae family being the most prevalent. Leaves and bark were the most commonly used plant parts, often combined with other ingredients to treat a variety of ailments. The majority of respondents were male, aged 41–50 years, married, predominantly farmers, and had limited formal education. Knowledge of medicinal tree cultivation was largely self-taught; only a small proportion of respondents reported planting trees specifically for medicinal purposes—20.83% in Kebbi South, 22.5% in Kebbi North, and 25% in Kebbi Central. Most trees were planted primarily for environmental protection rather than medicinal use. Preparation methods mainly involved decoctions administered one to three times daily, depending on the ailment. These findings reveal a rich diversity of medicinal trees and extensive traditional knowledge, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation strategies to sustainably manage and preserve this ethnobotanical heritage.
Keywords:
["Medicinal trees","ethnobotany","traditional knowledge","conservation","Kebbi State"]
📑 How to Cite This Article
APA 7th Edition:
Hauwa Ibrahim Sani (2025). ETHNOBOTANICAL INSIGHTS INTO MEDICINAL TREES AND THEIR CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE IN KEBBI STATE. Banking and Insurance Academic Journal, 13(4), 22-27. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19856516
Hauwa Ibrahim Sani (2025). ETHNOBOTANICAL INSIGHTS INTO MEDICINAL TREES AND THEIR CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE IN KEBBI STATE. Banking and Insurance Academic Journal, 13(4), 22-27. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19856516
Vancouver Style:
Hauwa Ibrahim Sani. ETHNOBOTANICAL INSIGHTS INTO MEDICINAL TREES AND THEIR CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE IN KEBBI STATE. Bank. Insur. Acad. J.. 2025;13(4):22-27. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19856516
Hauwa Ibrahim Sani. ETHNOBOTANICAL INSIGHTS INTO MEDICINAL TREES AND THEIR CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE IN KEBBI STATE. Bank. Insur. Acad. J.. 2025;13(4):22-27. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19856516
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