Ethno-Botanical Survey of Plants with Antidiabetic Properties Used by Traditional Practitioners in Nigeria

This review was an Ethno-botanical survey of plants with Antidiabetic properties used by traditional practitioners in Nigeria. A comprehensive literature review was conducted via consultation of different scientific journals relevant to the study from the internet. With case studies in some geopolitical zones. Twenty-five (25) plants from north central, forty-nine (49) plants from North West, one hundred and thirtyfive (135) plants from south west and five (5) plants from South East For south west only twenty-five of the most ranked plants were presented in this study. In conclusion, this review documented the rich wealth of knowledge and usage of plants for the treatment of diabetes in Nigeria. The paper will not only serve as a source of information but will also help to make the knowledge accessible for further drug screening and development, and at the same time underlines the need for biodiversity conservation of this traditional wealth.