A SURVEY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN YOLA ECOLOGICAL ZONE

A survey of medicinal plants in Yola ecological zone was conducted between March and August, 2004. A total of 6o plant species belonging to 29 families were observed. They are mostly trees, a few are shrubs and the remaining are herbs. These species of plants were identified, parts used and the diseases they cure were obtained from ten re-known herbalists by means of oral interview. The result of investigation is summarised in a table where the Fulfulde, Hausa, English (for few) botanical, family names, parts used and the diseases they cure were all presented.