Table 13 Mode of preparation of medicinal plants
Types of preparation | Frequency of preparation | Percentages |
|---|---|---|
Crushing | 118 | 35.01 |
Grinding, concoction and creaming | 50 | 14.80 |
Boiling, heating, burning and fumigation | 49 | 14.50 |
Chewing, spitting and absorbing fluid/juice | 32 | 9.50 |
Rubbing and squeezing | 24 | 7.10 |
Using unprocessed plant part | 23 | 6.80 |
Pounding and making infusion | 23 | 6.80 |
Chopping and breaking | 18 | 5.30 |