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Ethnomedicinal Plants Survey used for Pre- and Post-Natal Care in Lapai Communities, Niger State, Nigeria

Yahaya Ibrahim, Fatima Bello, Alhassan Usman Gabi, Salihu Ibrahim Maikudi, Aliyu Danjuma Aliyu, Hamza Usman Ibrahim, Kedigi Ndana Tetengi, Muhammed Habiba Maikudi, Stephen Yage Deborah, Ndayako Hauwa Husseini, Usman Habiba, And Nusa Rabiu Kutiriko.


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Ethnomedicinal Plants Survey used for Pre- and Post-Natal Care in Lapai Communities, Niger State, Nigeria
Yahaya Ibrahim*,1, Fatima Bello1, Alhassan Usman Gabi1, Salihu Ibrahim Maikudi1, Aliyu Danjuma Aliyu1, Hamza Usman Ibrahim2, Kedigi Ndana Tetengi1, Muhammed Habiba Maikudi1, Stephen Yage Deborah1, Ndayako Hauwa Husseini2, Usman Habiba1, and Nusa Rabiu Kutiriko3
1Department of Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai, PMB 11 Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria
Traditional medicinal plants play a crucial role in maternal healthcare, particularly in regions with limited access to modern medical services. This study investigated plant species used for managing pre- and post-natal health conditions in Lapai Local Government Area, Niger State, Nigeria. The objective was to document medicinal plants, their cultura l relevance, preparation methods, and therapeutic applications in maternal care. It is hypothesized that a significant number of local plant species are still actively used in pregnancy and postpartum treatment but do not contain active therapeutical metabolites. Ethnomedicinal data were collected through structured questionnaires and oral interviews administered to 50 respondents, including herbalists, traditional birth attendants, herb sellers, and pharmacognosists. A total of 40 medicinal plants belonging to 24 families were recorded. Fabaceae was the most represented family (17.5%), followed by Combretaceae (10%) and Moraceae (7.5%). Leaves were the most frequently used plant part, and water served as the primary solvent in decoctions, infusions, and concoctions. The plants were used to treat conditions such as delayed placenta expulsion, postpartum haemorrhage, inadequate lactation, miscarriage prevention, anaemia, and umbilical cord infection. Findings confirmed the continued reliance on traditional herbal remedies in maternal health management. In conclusion, the study highlights the importance of Indigenous knowledge in primary healthcare and underscores the need for pharmacological validation, standardization, and conservation of these plant resources.

Key words: Ethnomedicine, decoction, pre-natal care, postpartum treatment, maternal health


 
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Ibrahim Y, Bello F, Gabi AU, Maikudi SI, Aliyu AD, Ibrahim HU, Tetengi KN, Maikudi MH, Deborah SY, Husseini NH, Habiba U, Kutiriko ANR. Ethnomedicinal Plants Survey used for Pre- and Post-Natal Care in Lapai Communities, Niger State, Nigeria . SJACR. 2026; 6(1): 56-67.

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Ibrahim Y, Bello F, Gabi AU, Maikudi SI, Aliyu AD, Ibrahim HU, Tetengi KN, Maikudi MH, Deborah SY, Husseini NH, Habiba U, Kutiriko ANR. Ethnomedicinal Plants Survey used for Pre- and Post-Natal Care in Lapai Communities, Niger State, Nigeria . https://www.sjacrksusta.com/?mno=323791 [Access: June 09, 2026].

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Ibrahim Y, Bello F, Gabi AU, Maikudi SI, Aliyu AD, Ibrahim HU, Tetengi KN, Maikudi MH, Deborah SY, Husseini NH, Habiba U, Kutiriko ANR. Ethnomedicinal Plants Survey used for Pre- and Post-Natal Care in Lapai Communities, Niger State, Nigeria . SJACR. 2026; 6(1): 56-67.


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Ibrahim Y, Bello F, Gabi AU, Maikudi SI, Aliyu AD, Ibrahim HU, Tetengi KN, Maikudi MH, Deborah SY, Husseini NH, Habiba U, Kutiriko ANR. Ethnomedicinal Plants Survey used for Pre- and Post-Natal Care in Lapai Communities, Niger State, Nigeria . SJACR. (2026), [cited June 09, 2026]; 6(1): 56-67.


Harvard Style

Ibrahim, Y., Bello, . F., Gabi, . A. U., Maikudi, . S. I., Aliyu, . A. D., Ibrahim, . H. U., Tetengi, . K. N., Maikudi, . M. H., Deborah, . S. Y., Husseini, . N. H., Habiba, . U. & Kutiriko, . A. N. R. (2026) Ethnomedicinal Plants Survey used for Pre- and Post-Natal Care in Lapai Communities, Niger State, Nigeria . SJACR, 6 (1), 56-67.


Turabian Style

Ibrahim, Yahaya, Fatima Bello, Alhassan Usman Gabi, Salihu Ibrahim Maikudi, Aliyu Danjuma Aliyu, Hamza Usman Ibrahim, Kedigi Ndana Tetengi, Muhammed Habiba Maikudi, Stephen Yage Deborah, Ndayako Hauwa Husseini, Usman Habiba, and And Nusa Rabiu Kutiriko. 2026. Ethnomedicinal Plants Survey used for Pre- and Post-Natal Care in Lapai Communities, Niger State, Nigeria . Science Journal of Advanced and Cognitive Research, 6 (1), 56-67.


Chicago Style

Ibrahim, Yahaya, Fatima Bello, Alhassan Usman Gabi, Salihu Ibrahim Maikudi, Aliyu Danjuma Aliyu, Hamza Usman Ibrahim, Kedigi Ndana Tetengi, Muhammed Habiba Maikudi, Stephen Yage Deborah, Ndayako Hauwa Husseini, Usman Habiba, and And Nusa Rabiu Kutiriko. "Ethnomedicinal Plants Survey used for Pre- and Post-Natal Care in Lapai Communities, Niger State, Nigeria ." Science Journal of Advanced and Cognitive Research 6 (2026), 56-67.


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Ibrahim, Yahaya, Fatima Bello, Alhassan Usman Gabi, Salihu Ibrahim Maikudi, Aliyu Danjuma Aliyu, Hamza Usman Ibrahim, Kedigi Ndana Tetengi, Muhammed Habiba Maikudi, Stephen Yage Deborah, Ndayako Hauwa Husseini, Usman Habiba, and And Nusa Rabiu Kutiriko. "Ethnomedicinal Plants Survey used for Pre- and Post-Natal Care in Lapai Communities, Niger State, Nigeria ." Science Journal of Advanced and Cognitive Research 6.1 (2026), 56-67. Print.


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Ibrahim, Y., Bello, . F., Gabi, . A. U., Maikudi, . S. I., Aliyu, . A. D., Ibrahim, . H. U., Tetengi, . K. N., Maikudi, . M. H., Deborah, . S. Y., Husseini, . N. H., Habiba, . U. & Kutiriko, . A. N. R. (2026) Ethnomedicinal Plants Survey used for Pre- and Post-Natal Care in Lapai Communities, Niger State, Nigeria . Science Journal of Advanced and Cognitive Research, 6 (1), 56-67.


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