Data set: Social Demographic Determinants of Ethnobotanical Knowledge and Utilisation of Medicinal Plants in an Urbanising Region
Published: 9 February 2026| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/2jmwfnbsv6.1
Contributors:
Nana Opuni-Frimpong, , , Description
Medicinal plants were recorded in field data collection, showing local/scientific names, family, life form, parts used, therapeutic uses, preparation/admin methods, and IUCN/GISD/ISSG conservation status, with standardised names and harmonised categories.
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Respondents listed at least three medicinal plants they use or know, including parts used, modes of preparation and administration, and ailments they treat. Scientific names, families, and conservation status (IUCN/GISD/ISSG) were verified.
Institutions
- University of Energy and Natural ResourcesBono, Sunyani
Categories
Medicinal Use of Plants, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Wild Collection of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants