Table 9 Fidelity level (Fl %) of frequently cited plant species with major uses
Botanical name | Categories | Citation for particular disease (use report) | Fidelity level (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Abroma augustum (L.) L.f. (Sterculiaceae) | Menstrual disorder | 63 | 90 |
Geophila repens (L.) I.M. Johnst. (Rubiaceae) | Skin infections | 61 | 87.15 |
Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa (Rutaceae) | Dysentery | 60 | 85.72 |
Abrus precatorius L. (Fabaceae) | Malaria | 50 | 71.42 |
Cheilocostus speciosus (J.Koenig) C.D. Specht (Costaceae) | Helminthiasis | 45 | 64.29 |
Baccaurea ramiflora Lour. (Phyllanthaceae) | Scurvy | 40 | 57.15 |
Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels (Myrtaceae) | Haemorrhoids | 35 | 50 |
Amaranthus spinosus L. (Amaranthaceae) | Insect stings and bites | 62 | 88.57 |