Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies

Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies

Vol. 14, Issue No.2, December 2025

Discipline: Multidisciplinary Studies

Publisher: Misamis University

ISSN 2350-7020 (Print)
ISSN 2362-9436 (Online)

ABSTRACT

https://doi.org/10.62249/jmds.2013.2455

Ethno-Medicinal Evaluation of Daniellia oliveri in Ayetoro and Imeko Afon, Ogun State, Nigeria

1 M.A. Kolapo, 2 A.T. Oladele, 1 M.G. Adesanya

1 Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, College of Agricultural Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo
University, Ayetoro Campus, Ogun State, Nigeria.
2 Department of Environmental Forestry and Wildlife Management, Faculty of Agriculture,
University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Corresponding author: M.A. Kolapo, email: abosede.kolapo@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng

This study examines the socio-economic characteristics, traditional knowledge, and medicinal uses of Daniellia oliveri ((Rolfe) Hutch. & Dalziel) among the inhabitants of Yewa North (Ayetoro) and Imeko Afon Local Government Areas in Ogun State, Nigeria Structured questionnaires were used to elicit information from respondents who comprised of Traditional Healers, Elderly and Knowledgeable individuals with minimum of five (5) years residency in the study area. Plant parts collected were air dried and screened for bioactive compounds at the Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy laboratory using standard method. The study places considerable emphasis on the extensive traditional knowledge and medicinal applications of Daniellia oliveri. Notably, 100% of the respondents are acquainted with the plant, underscoring its deep-rooted presence in the study areas. The primary medicinal use identified is the treatment of skin conditions (71.31%), highlighting potentials in addressing dermatological issues within the area. Various preparation methods are documented, with decoction emerging as the most preferred technique (78.70%). The perceived efficacy of Daniellia oliveri is unanimously high, with all respondents reporting substantial benefits and no adverse effects. Phytochemical analysis of Daniellia oliveri conducted as part of this study reveals a rich composition of bioactive compounds, including alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, and glycosides. These compounds are known for their therapeutic properties, which likely contribute to the plant's effectiveness in treating various ailments. The study highlights the importance of preserving ethnobotanical knowledge and integrating it into contemporary healthcare practices to improve health care deliveries and support sustainable development.

Keywords :   Daniella oliveri, Ethno-medicinal, Phytochemical analysis

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