The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2020;9(2):102-109 DOI:10.31254/phyto.2020.9205

Research Article

Ethnopharmacological Study on Some Medicinal Plants Used in Ujiji, Kigoma, Tanzania

Rajabu M Kingo^1,2 , Sheila M Maregesi²

Rajabu M Kingo,Sheila M Maregesi

1. Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, The University of Dodoma, P.O. Box 395 Dodoma, Tanzania
2. Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. P.O. Box 65013 Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

Received: 8th April, 2020 / Accepted: 19th April, 2020

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to document medicinal plants used for management of various diseases in Simbo and Ujiji, Kigoma, Tanzania. Structured questionnaires were used to interview the traditional healers on the use of various plants for management of various diseases. Voucher specimens were collected, coded and identification by the Botanist. Previous ethnobotanical literatures were used to compare to the provided information. 54 plant species from 30 families were identified and collected from 5 informants, the family Euphorbiaceae ranked highest (11%) among others. Leaves were the most used plant part and the oral administration predominated. Some of the recorded plants (35.2%) have previously been reported for same use. Study suggests the area as potential site for further ethnopharmacological surveys.