Conservation and Biodiversity Erosion in Ondo State, Nigeria: (4). Assessing Botanicals Used in the Cure of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Owo Region

Authors

J. Kayode, University of Ado-Ekiti
R. A. Jose, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic
O. E. Ige, Adekule Ajasin University

Abstract

A combination of social survey and direct field observation was used to assess the botanicals used in the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases in Owo region of Ondo State, Nigeria. A total of 33 belonging to 28 families were identified, 14 of which were found to be rare on the abundance scale used in the study. The need for the conservation of these species was stressed.

Recommended Citation

Kayode, J.; Jose, R. A.; and Ige, O. E. (2004) "Conservation and Biodiversity Erosion in Ondo State, Nigeria: (4). Assessing Botanicals Used in the Cure of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Owo Region," Ethnobotanical Leaflets: Vol. 2009: Iss. 6, Article 7.
Available at: https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/ebl/vol2009/iss6/7