Investigating The Potential Implications of Uyayak Plant as Herbal Remedy for The Treatment of Health Issues at Mama Sadia Herbal Centre, Area 7, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria.

This study investigates the potential implications of the Uyayak plant (Tetrapleura tetraptera) as a herbal remedy for the treatment of health issues among clients of Mama Sadia Herbal Centre, Area 7, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria. The study is anchored on two specific objectives: first, to identify the range of health conditions treated with the Uyayak plant at Mama Sadia Herbal Centre; and second, to examine the perceived effectiveness of the Uyayak plant as a herbal remedy among users. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, and data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to 213 respondents drawn from clients and practitioners at the herbal centre using a purposive and systematic sampling technique. The findings revealed that the Uyayak plant is widely applied in treating conditions including diabetes, waist pain, libido, joint and body pain, gastrointestinal disorders etc. A majority of respondents (67.1%) reported the plant to be effective in managing their health conditions, while 18.3% indicated partial effectiveness. Key challenges such as the lack of standardized dosage, limited scientific validation, and risk of adverse reactions were also identified. The study concludes that while the Uyayak plant holds significant therapeutic potential, its utilization as a herbal remedy requires greater scientific investigation, regulatory oversight, and integration into broader healthcare policy. The study recommends documentation of indigenous herbal knowledge, promotion of ethnobotanical research, and collaborative engagement between herbal practitioners and orthodox medical professionals.