Table-4.
Informant consensus factor by categories of diseases in the study districts.
| Category of disease | Number of plant species | Number of informant cited | ICF |
|---|---|---|---|
| External parasite and skin problem | 10 | 29 | 0.68 |
| Diarrhea and dysentery | 9 | 24 | 0.65 |
| Internal parasite, nasal bot and leech | 8 | 20 | 0.63 |
| Snake poisoning | 4 | 9 | 0.63 |
| Bloat and constipation | 8 | 18 | 0.59 |
| Mastitis and poor mothering | 7 | 15 | 0.57 |
| Pneumonia | 4 | 7 | 0.50 |
| Eye problem | 3 | 5 | 0.50 |
| Anthrax, black leg and 3-day sickness | 8 | 14 | 0.46 |
| Others | 14 | 19 | 0.28 |
ICF=Informant consensus factor