Herbal Materials Used in Management of Oral Conditions in Nairobi, Kenya
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Date
2014-01
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Njagi, E.N.M.
Wanjau, R.N.
Ngari, F.W.
Gikonyo, N.K.
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Aim: This study was carried out to document the medicinal plants used in management of oral health and diseases by traditional medical practitioners in Nairobi County, Kenya.
Methods: An ethnomedicinal survey was conducted using a standard questionnaire and informal discussion to collect information from traditional medical practitioners, traders and vendors of medicinal plants used in oral care practice.
Results: This study identified 35 species from 24 families, commonly used by the traditional medical practitioners in Nairobi to manage oral health and diseases in Nairobi County.
Conclusion; There are various plants that are used by traditional medical practitioners to manage oral diseases either singly or in combination.
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Medicinal plants, Traditional knowledge, Oral hygiene, Oral diseases, Nairobi County
Citation
Journal of Oral Health Community Dentistry,2014;8(1)36-42