Medicinal plant species used in the treatment of skin diseases in Katabi Sub- County, Wakiso District, Uganda
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2019-06-23Author
Maud, Kamatenesi Mugisha
Cissy, Nambejja
Patience, Tugume
Clement, Nyakoojo
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Background: The use of medicinal plants in primary healthcare is central among rural communities in Uganda due to the expensive and often inaccessible conventional health care. Skin diseases pose a serious health risk given the challenge of HIV-AIDS whose opportunist infections manifest themselves as skin complications. The study investigated, identified and documented plant species used to manage skin infections, the plant parts used, methods of preparation and administration of herbal remedies.