Stem Barks and Roots Extravitism in Ekiti State Nigeria: Need for Conservation as a Sustainable Innovation in Healthcare Management in Rural Areas

Joshua Kayode · 2015 · American Journal of BioScience

Summary. Rural communities in Ekiti State, Nigeria rely heavily on botanical stem and root extracts for healthcare, viewing them as safer and cheaper than conventional medicine. However, most medicinal species are wild-harvested unsustainably and face depletion from deforestation. The paper argues that conservation of these indigenous species is essential to maintain rural healthcare access and sustainability.

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  title   = {Stem Barks and Roots Extravitism in Ekiti State Nigeria: Need for Conservation as a Sustainable Innovation in Healthcare Management in Rural Areas},
  author  = {Joshua Kayode},
  journal = {American Journal of BioScience},
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  doi     = {10.11648/j.ajbio.20150302.11},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajbio.20150302.11}
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DOI

10.11648/j.ajbio.20150302.11

Countries

Nigeria

Regions

Africa

Categories

rural-healthcare, indigenous-innovation, climate-and-environment

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2026-04-28