Herbal Remedies in Nigeria

Abstract

Herbal medicine involves the use of medicinal plants for treatment of diseases in developing and developed countries. Plants have been used for medical purposes in human history and it's still widely practiced today. Herbal remedies have active constituent/ingredient which is known to have curative effects on the body. They are used as treatment and relief for various diseases such as diabetes, low sperm count, anemia as well as cancer. Herbal remedies in Nigeria have become popular and are majorly classified into monoherbal and polyherbal remedies. The use of herbal remedies tends to affect humanity both positively and negatively. Some positive importance reported includes high level of effectiveness of the herb, cheap and readily availabile with numerous health benefits and vitality. The disadvantages however are the observed side effects, high percentage of alcohol content, and lack of dosage regulation of the herbs.