Badung, Vivian DalyopFrancis, Ojonugwa OnuOgidi, Ambrose Woyengiemi2023-12-142023-12-142021-04-16Ogidi, A.W. et al. (2021) ASSESSMENT ON THE COMPLEMENTARY ADMINISTRATION OF HERBAL AND CONVENTIONAL MEDICINES IN JOS SOUTH LGA OF PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIAhttps://keffi.nsuk.edu.ng/handle/20.500.14448/7216In spite the development of more researched andformulated orthodox medicines, herbal medicines continue to be widely patronized by persons across the world with some patronages complementarily using both forms, oblivious of the harmful effects that may occur. Hence, this research assesses the complementary administration of herbal and conventional medicines in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. A community based cross-sectional research design was adopted. Primary data were obtained using both quantitative and qualitative methods. In the survey, 375 questionnaires were distributed, of which 362 were retrieved, among the sample size using multi-stage sampling techniques of wards, settlements, households, and individuals. Also, qualitative data were collected using in-depth interview from community leaders, ward heads, and few people within the studied communities. Descriptive and inferential statistics of the data were carried out using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) Windows version 20.0. Results from the study shoM' that the rate of herbal consumption in Jos South is very high. It also showed that, most people consume herbal medicines to complement orthodox medicine for faster results when they are dissatisfied with orthodox mode of treatment. The study also reveal that complementary use of herbal and conventional drugs can lead to drugs-herbs interaction which can have negative effect on the body system. Thus, the study recommends health professionals to always enquire the use of herbal medicine from their patients in order to give adequate administration of drugs, and be able to monitor the kinds of herbs consumed by patients in order to avoid drugs interaction in the body. Also, people should be sensitized on issues of complementary use of herbal and conventional medicinesenComplementary, Conventional Medicines, Herbal Medicines, Interaction, Jos-SouthArticle