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. 2020 Dec 30;42(6):479–487. doi: 10.1016/j.pld.2020.12.004

Table 3.

Frequently cited plant species from the study regions.

Region Species RFC Use
Kiang'ondu Rauvolfia mannii 1 Treats cough and toothache
Kiamuriuki Ludia mauritiana 1 Treats malaria
Kiamuriuki Zanthoxylum gilletii 1 Treats malaria and cold
Mitheru Zanthoxylum gilletii 0.8 Treats cold, cough, malaria, and prostate cancer
Mitheru Prunus africana 0.8 Treats cold, cough, malaria, and prostate cancer
Chogoria Ocotea usambarensis 0.6 Treats cold
Kiagu Tamarindus indica 0.75 Trade and edible
Kiagu Berchemia bicolor 0.75 Edible
Magutuni Carissa spinarum 0.89 Edible, treats malaria and aids digestion
Kathangacini Adansonia digitata 0.67 Edible, treats backache, stomachache and anthelmintic
Ntugi Sclerocarya birrea 0.75 Treats backache, cough and STI's
Kijege Sclerocarya birrea 0.8 Treats cough