Ethnobotanical Survey on the Knowledge and Use of Medicinal Plants for Malaria Management among University Students

Authors

  • Felista W. Mwingira Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE), University of Dar es Salaam, P. O. Box 2329, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • Deokary J. Matiya Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE), University of Dar es Salaam, P. O. Box 2329, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • Neema G. Mogha Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE), University of Dar es Salaam, P. O. Box 2329, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4314/tjs.v49i3.2

Keywords:

Malaria, Medicinal plants, Ethnomedicine, Antimalaria, Tanzania

Abstract

Malaria remains a public health problem in Tanzania, escalated by the emergence of both parasite and vector resistance. Plant-based traditional medicines have been widely utilized as alternatives to malaria management. However, proper documentation is minimal, especially among the younger generation. This study assessed the knowledge of medicinal plants for malaria management among 532 Dar es Salaam University College of Education students. Overall, twenty-four plant species, most belonging to the family Asteraceae, were identified with Azaradichta indica being the most dominant species. These results reveal a substantial knowledge of medicinal plants for malaria management among university students.

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Published

2023-10-21

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 3 (2023)

Section

Biological Sciences Section

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