Review on Medicine Plant Uses in Selected Regions of Ethiopia

Abstract

These reviewing paper assess medicinal plant uses in selected regions of Ethiopia. Over the centuries humans have relied on plants for basic needs. The beginnings of plants use as medicinal were instinctive and Medicinal plants are the “backbone” of traditional medicine. Ethiopia relies on traditional medicine where more than 95% of traditional medicinal preparations are of plant origin. There is a high expectation of enormous traditional knowledge and use of medicinal plant species in Ethiopia due to the existence of diverse cultures, languages and beliefs among the people. However, there is threat to the future well being of the population which has, for generations, relied on these resources to combat the ailments of both human beings and domestic animals.