Table 2.
Informant consensus factor (FIC) for different ailment categories
| Ailment | Number of taxa (Nt) | Number of use reports (Nur) | FIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastro-intestinal & Intestinal parasites | 8 | 21 | 0.65 |
| Fever and headache | 2 | 5 | 0.75 |
| Muscular-skeletal problems | 4 | 10 | 0.66 |
| Weakness and dizziness | 1 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Cuts and wounds | 5 | 19 | 0.77 |
| Cough and cold | 2 | 3 | 0.50 |
| Respiratory problems | 2 | 4 | 0.66 |
| Infectious & Transmitted diseases | 6 | 15 | 0.64 |
| Cardiovascular problems | 1 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Impotence | 8 | 19 | 0.61 |
| Birth problems | 3 | 10 | 0.77 |
| Mental diseases | 6 | 26 | 0.80 |
| Skin infection | 7 | 25 | 0.75 |
| Snake bite | 1 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Swelling | 1 | 3 | 1.00 |
| Neurologic diseases | 8 | 21 | 0.65 |
| Infection and Inflammation | 5 | 9 | 0.50 |