Table 2.
Category of ailments and their informant consensus factor (ICF) according to Heinrich et al. (1998)
| Symptom and ailment categories | TAXONS | Use citations | ICF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth related disorders |
9 |
100 |
0.92 |
| Respiratory system disorders |
52 |
533 |
0.90 |
| Skin disease and disorders |
23 |
209 |
0.89 |
| Genitourinary system disorders |
25 |
189 |
0.87 |
| Physical pain |
51 |
376 |
0.87 |
| Cuts and wounds |
15 |
105 |
0.87 |
| Inflammation |
20 |
114 |
0.83 |
| Gastrointestinal disorders |
56 |
322 |
0.83 |
| Others |
45 |
226 |
0.80 |
| Poisonings |
11 |
52 |
0.80 |
| Nervous system disorders |
34 |
141 |
0.76 |
| Muscular-skeletal disorders |
16 |
48 |
0.68 |
| Circulatory system disorders |
32 |
97 |
0.68 |
| Liver complaints |
14 |
39 |
0.66 |
| Diabetes | 12 | 25 | 0.54 |