Table 3 Diseases categories with Informant Consensus Factor in the study area
Diseases category | Number of plant species (Nt) | Number of use citation (Nur) | ICF |
|---|---|---|---|
Malaria, fever, Sudden sickness, discomfort and headache | 10 | 82 | 0.88 |
Gastrointestinal disorder(dry stomach, abdominal problem and diarrhea) | 8 | 97 | 0.92 |
Allergic reaction, ecto-parasites, itching & skin ulcer | 9 | 82 | 0.90 |
Snake bite, rabies and harmful insects bite | 6 | 63 | 0.91 |
Evil spirit, epilepsy and evil eye | 8 | 60 | 0.88 |
Tapeworm, ringworm, leeches and ascaris | 7 | 56 | 0.89 |
Respiration problem and tonsillitis | 5 | 41 | 0.90 |
Tuberculosis, common cold, blackleg/anthrax, & Pneumonia | 8 | 82 | 0.91 |
Reproductive problem (Placental retention, menstrual problem, gonorrhea) | 5 | 72 | 0.94 |
Dental (Tooth ache, teeth brushing and gum bleeding) | 7 | 50 | 0.87 |
Hemorrhoid, wound and swelling | 6 | 62 | 0.91 |