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Research Article Volume 13 Issue 1
Ethnobotanical survey of anti-hepatitis b medicinal plants used by the local people in western highlands, Cameroon
Noiha Noumi V, Nyeck B, Awe Djongmo V, Magny Tchounkeu H, Kouam Kamning P, Zapfack L
Received: February 13, 2026 | Published: February 27, 2026
Citation: Noumi NV, Djongmo AV, Tchounkeu MH, et al. Ethnobotanical survey of anti-hepatitis b medicinal plants used by the local people in western highlands, Cameroon. J Lung Pulm Respir Res. 2026;13(1):7-12. DOI: 10.15406/jlprr.2026.13.00337
Abstract
The study conducted in the West Cameroon region has led to identify plants used as adjuvants in the treatment of hepatitis B. Based on the prevalence of hepatitis, a sample of 148 people was selected in 6 sites. The majority of respondents was between 30-59 years old (57 %) and had an average level of education of Bachelor’s degree (87 %). They are of Catholic religion (57 %), married (86.66 %) and acquired their knowledge by inheritance (80 %). At the end of the surveys, 29 species belonging to 16 families and 27 genera were recorded. Alliaceae were the most represented with 13 species. Herbaceous were the most used. The plants are mostly used in their fresh state (64 %) and harvested mainly during the rainy season (73 %). The surveys have led to identify 30 recipes, most of which were made with several species, water being the most common solvent. Decoction is the most common method of preparation (57 %). Phytomedicines are administered orally (per os). This survey contributes to the development of traditional medicine resources in Cameroon and to the implementation of initiatives that could lead to the production of improved phytomedicines in the future.
Keywords: Investigations, Hepatitis B, traditional medicine, phytomedicines, plants
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