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This study aims to document the medicinal plants and indigenous knowledge in Woleqa, Betto, and Abay National Park.

April 26, 2026Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine1 citationsOpen Access

Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used to treat human ailments in Woleqa, Betto, and Abay National Park and its vicinity, Northeast Ethiopia

BHBanteamlak Habtamu GMGetinet Masresha WMWorku Misganaw

Key Points

This study aims to document the medicinal plants and indigenous knowledge in Woleqa, Betto, and Abay National Park.
Conducted ethnobotanical surveys in Woleqa, Betto, and Abay National Park.
Prioritized community-based conservation and culturally significant plants.
Recommended pharmacological and phytochemical research on important species.
Identified a rich diversity of medicinal plants used by the local community.
Found significant cultural knowledge associated with plant use for treating ailments.
Highlighted the threats to these resources from human activities.

Abstract

The WBANP and surrounding districts harbor rich medicinal plant diversity and indigenous knowledge for treating human ailments. However, anthropogenic pressures threaten these resources and their cultural heritage. Future research should prioritize community-based conservation, pharmacological validation, and phytochemical studies of culturally and therapeutically important species to support evidence-based healthcare integration.

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