Table 1 Some plants used in malaria treatment in Akure Southwest Nigeria
Botanical name | Local name (Yoruba) | Common name | Part used | Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morinda lucida | Oruwo | Brimstone tree | Leave, bark | Decoction |
Alstonia boonie | Ahun | Stool wood | Leave, bark | Decoction |
Azadirachta indica | Dogoyaro | Neem | Leave, bark | Decoction |
Enantia chlorantia | Osopa | African yellow wood | Bark | Decoction |
Hoppocratea africana | Apoju owiwi | African paddle pod | Bark, root | Decoction |
Khaya grandifoliola | Oganwo | Mahogany | Bark | Decoction |