Medicinal Plant Diversity and Traditional Knowledge Among Ethnic Groups in Burkina Faso Central-West Region

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Ethnobotanical research reveals therapeutic uses of plants in elderly populations, suggesting rich traditional knowledge.

Euphorbia hirta is the most used medicinal plant, showcasing its significance in traditional practices.
A predominant portion of the population is elderly, with 67% aged 50 years and above, indicating reliance on traditional knowledge.
Decoction and infusion are the main preparation techniques for medicinal plants, varying in dosage and administration.
High illiteracy rates (72.1%) suggest that traditional plant knowledge is orally transmitted across ethnic groups.

KABORE et al. (2025) studied this question.

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