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Ethnobotanical survey of plants used in the management of obesity in Ibadan, south-western Nigeria
Background: Until recent times, being obese was considered to be an evidence of wealth in the South-Western part of Nigeria. As a result of a combination of wrong attitudes, ignorance and carefree lifestyle, a sizeable percentage of the population has become predisposed to obesity an emerging proble...
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| 720 | |a Ajayi, T. O. |e author | ||
| 720 | |a Moody, J. O. |e author | ||
| 260 | |c 2015 | ||
| 520 | |a Background: Until recent times, being obese was considered to be an evidence of wealth in the South-Western part of Nigeria. As a result of a combination of wrong attitudes, ignorance and carefree lifestyle, a sizeable percentage of the population has become predisposed to obesity an emerging problem in developing economies of the world. Objective: To identify and document medicinal plants used in ethno-medical management of obesity in selected rural and urban communities within Ibadan metropolis. This is with the aim of contributing to a database of plants for future systematic biological and chemical evaluation for possible source of anti-obesity agents and drug leads. Materials and methods: An inventory of plant species/natural remedies used in folk medicine to manage obesity in two Local Government Areas of Oyo State was undertaken. Interviews using semi-structured questionnaires and open-ended conversations were conducted among eighty (80) respondents (30% men and 70% women) aged 25 years and above to obtain relevant information.. Results: A total of fifteen (15) plants belonging to twelve (12) genera and twelve (12) families were identified. The usage profiles of the plants were quantified by the quotation frequency/mention index. Respondents from the urban rely more on finished products from local and foreign blends which are mostly multi-component remedies. Conclusion: The study revealed that Ibadan is a rich source of plants indicated in management of obesity. More scientific work especially biological studies are needed to ascertain the efficacy, toxicity, safety and appropriate dosage regimen of these ethno-medicinal remedies. | ||
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| 024 | 8 | |a ui_art_ajayi_ethnobotanical_2015 | |
| 024 | 8 | |a Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 11(1) , pp.22-31 | |
| 024 | 8 | |a https://repository.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/12127 | |
| 653 | |a Obesity | ||
| 653 | |a Citrullus lanatus | ||
| 653 | |a Overweight | ||
| 245 | 0 | 0 | |a Ethnobotanical survey of plants used in the management of obesity in Ibadan, south-western Nigeria |