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Medicinal parts of plants (n = 402)
| Medicinal part | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Root |
349 (38.2) |
| Whole herb |
179 (19.6) |
| Stem |
111 (12.2) |
| Seed |
55 (6.0) |
| Fruit |
47 (5.1) |
| Leaf |
43 (4.7) |
| Bark |
40 (4.4) |
| Pith |
14 (1.5) |
| Flower |
20 (2.2) |
| Latex |
12 (1.3) |
| Bud |
11 (1.2) |
| Other |
33 (3.6) |
| Total | 914 (100) |
Note: the total is 914 because some herbs can be used in more than one medicinal part for medical purposes.
