Abstract

In this study, a searchlight was beamed at herbal remedies, plant parts, dosage and category of users of users of herbal treatment for malaria in Benue State. The result revealed that the most frequently used herbal remedies are neem (38.4%), guava (26.3%), and lime orange (24.2%). The sources of herbal treatments preferred by the respondents are; forest (26.3%), herb vendors in the market (11.1%), herbal homes (13.1%), home environment (49.5%). The study also showed that the amount expended on treatment varied from between NGN 0-NGN 1500. The distribution of the plant parts used in order of frequency is:...................................................................................