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Hussaina Project

This document outlines a project proposal for an ethnobotanical survey and phytochemical analysis of medicinal plants used by traditional healers in Yola North, Adamawa State, Nigeria. The study aims to document traditional medicinal knowledge, analyze the phytochemical composition of selected plants, and assess conservation threats. The methodology includes interviews with traditional healers, field visits for plant collection, and various phytochemical analyses to bridge traditional and modern medicine.

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Hussaina Project

This document outlines a project proposal for an ethnobotanical survey and phytochemical analysis of medicinal plants used by traditional healers in Yola North, Adamawa State, Nigeria. The study aims to document traditional medicinal knowledge, analyze the phytochemical composition of selected plants, and assess conservation threats. The methodology includes interviews with traditional healers, field visits for plant collection, and various phytochemical analyses to bridge traditional and modern medicine.

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AN ETHNOBOTANICAL SURVEY AND

PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF MEDICINAL PLANTS


USED BY TRADITIONAL HEALERS IN YOLA NORTH
LGA OF ADAMAWA STATE.

PLS 497 PROJECT I


(PROPOSAL PRESENTATION)

BY
HUSSAINA MUHAMMAD BELLO
PLS/20U/3153

SUPERVISOR:
Mr E.D. Philip

DEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCE, FACULTY OF LIFE


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SCIENCES MODIBBO ADAMA UNIVERSITY YOLA
INTRODUCTION
 Ethnobotany explores the relationship between people
and plants, with medicinal plants playing a crucial role in
traditional healthcare, especially where modern medicine
is limited; however, this knowledge is at risk due to
modernization and deforestation (WHO, 2003; Dambatta
and Aliyu, 2011).

 Ethnobotanical surveys document traditional medicinal


knowledge, while phytochemical studies analyze plant
compounds for potential drug discovery, bridging the gap
between traditional and modern medicine (Lawal et al.,
2022; Benarba et al., 2015; Sundararajan and
Preamkumar, 2018).
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Stetement of Problem
 Lack of scientific documentation, loss of oral
knowledge, environmental degradation, and
declining interest among younger generations
threaten the preservation of medicinal plant use
(Dambatta and Aliyu, 2011; Lawal et al., 2022).

 Phytochemical and pharmacological studies are


essential to verify the efficacy of medicinal plants,
bridge traditional and modern medicine, and
promote sustainable utilization (Benarba et al.,
2015; Sundararajan and Preamkumar, 2018).
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Aim and Objectives of the Study

Aim
 to conduct an ethnobotanical survey and phytochemical
extraction of medicinal plants used by traditional healers
in Jimeta-Yola North L.G.A, Adamawa state, Nigeria.
Objectives
 To identify and document medicinal plants used by
traditional healers in Yola North L. G. A. including their
local names, therapeutic applications, and preparation
methods.
 To analyze the phytochemical composition of selected
medicinal plants to determine their bioactive constituents.
 To assess the conservation status and threats to the
availability of these medicinal plants.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Study Area
 The research will be carried out in Yola North Local
Government Area of Adamawa State. It is located at
Latitude 9018I 42” N and Longitude 12028I 12” E (Collins
Map, 2002).

 According to National Population Commission Census


(2006) the population of the Local Government is 199,
674. It shared borders in the North and East by Girei and
South by Yola South Local Government Area respectively.

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Method of data collection
 Questionnaire, Interviews and Observations:
Questionnaires will be distributed to 10 traditional
healers within the study area.
 Semi-structured interviews with traditional healers
to document local plant names, parts used,
preparation methods, and treated ailments;
participatory observation to understand herbal
remedy applications.
 Field Visits and Plant Collection: Guided tours
with healers to identify, collect, and document
medicinal plants in their natural habitat.
Phytochemical Extraction and Analysis
 Selection and Preparation of Plant Extracts:
Medicinal plants will be selected based on usage
frequency and availability, placed in a polythene bag and
will be transported to plant science department
laboratory for phytochemical analysis.
 Collected plant parts (leaves, roots, bark) will be washed,
air-dried (7–14 days), and grounded into fine powder.
 Extraction Methods: Solvent extraction using ethanol,
methanol, or aqueous solutions will be carried out to
isolate bioactive compounds.
 Phytochemical Analysis: Standard tests will be
conducted to detect flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids,
steroids, saponins, phenols, and terpenoids. 7
Statistical Analysis

 Descriptive Statistics: Analysis of plant species


frequency, classification by local uses (medicinal,
nutritional, cultural), and demographic factors (age,
gender, knowledge sources).

 Phytochemical Analysis: Descriptive statistics on


phytochemical yields (alkaloids, flavonoids, etc.)
and ANOVA to compare content across species or
extracts.
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REFERENCE
Benarba B, Belabid L and Bekkar AA (2015)
Ethnopharmacology of medicinal plants: Bioactive
compounds and potential applications. Journal of
Ethnopharmacology 172(1): 88-101.
Dambatta SH and Aliyu BS (2011) A survey of major
ethnobotanicals used by the Hausa-Fulani people in northern
Nigeria. African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, and
Alternative Medicines 8(2): 121-134.
Preamkumar, K., and Sundararajan, G. (2018). Medicinal
Plants used by the Malayali Tribe of Servarayan Hills ,
Yercaud , Salem District , Tamil Nadu , India.
World Health Organization (2003) Traditional medicine:
Growing needs and potential. WHO Policy Perspectives on
Medicines. WHO, Geneva. 9
Thanks For Listening

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