Victoria Moltong Yilwa
Nigerian Defence Academy, Nigeria
Title: Nigerian indigenous plants for the prevention, control and treatment of infectious diseases
Biography
Biography: Victoria Moltong Yilwa
Abstract
Plants have been used, for centuries, in the treatment of both infectious and noninfectious diseases. Every part of a plant can be utilized for medicinal purposes. Many plants have been identified and reported as having antibiotic, antifungal, antihelminthic, anti-inflammatory, etc. and healing properties. Nigeria is a country that has a rich biodiversity of plants that have medicinal properties. These plants have been in use for several centuries with positive results. Some of these plants have been documented. This paper seeks to discuss the importance of using plants and plant products, advantages, challenges and prospects of herbal treatments for the prevention, control and treatment of infectious diseases.