Medicinal Plants of Nigeria: Ethnobotanical Survey & Herbal Medicine Guide

“Medicinal Plants of Nigeria: An Ethnobotanical Survey and Plant Album” by Anselm Adodo is a landmark publication serving as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the rich flora and traditional healing practices of Nigeria. Since the release of Nature Power in 2000, there has been a significant demand for a comprehensive visual guide to Nigerian medicinal plants, which this book meticulously addresses.

Key Features & Educational Value:

• Comprehensive Ethnobotanical Survey: This book meticulously documents plants traditionally used by the local population across Nigeria, providing detailed insights into their history of use and the traditional beliefs surrounding their application in ethnomedicine.
• Practical Workbook for Professionals: Designed to serve as an essential workbook for students, teachers, and practitioners in the fields of ethnobotany and ethnomedicine, facilitating deeper learning and practical application.
• Pictorial Identification: Unlike earlier works, this album emphasizes pictorial identification, making it easier for readers, especially herbal medicine practitioners, to accurately identify local plants available throughout Nigeria.
• Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Science: At a time when phytochemical screening often dominates botanical research, this book uniquely preserves the vital link between plants, community, and the philosophy of ethnomedicine, ensuring cultural context is not lost.
• Basic Chemical Constituents: Beyond traditional uses, the book provides fundamental knowledge of the chemical constituents of various plants, offering a preliminary understanding of their pharmacological potential.
• Unique Chapter on Nigerian Grasses: A significant contribution to the existing literature, the dedicated chapter on Nigerian grasses addresses a much-neglected area of research, highlighting the uniqueness and depth of this plant album.
• Welcome Addition to Literature: It stands as a vital addition to the growing body of literature on Nigeria’s diverse plant life and flora.

About the Author:

Anselm Adodo is a respected authority in the field, renowned for his contributions to the study of medicinal plants and ethnomedicine in Nigeria.

Key Themes Explored:

• Ethnobotany and Ethnomedicine in Nigeria
• Identification and Traditional Uses of Nigerian Medicinal Plants
• Cultural Beliefs and History of Plant Use
• Basic Chemical Constituents of Medicinal Plants
• Research on Nigerian Grasses

Publication Details:

• Author: Adodo Anselm
• Publisher: Beacon Academic
• Publication Date: June 18, 2018
• Paperback: 180 pages
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1912356163
• ISBN-13: 978-1912356164
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.5 x 9.2 inches