Department of Microbial, cellular and molecular biology, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Review
Review of Efficacy and Safety Evidences of Ethiopian Medicinal Plants
Traditionally Used For the Treatment of Rabies
Author(s): Yeweynshet Tesera*, Jemal Mohammed, Ayele Bizuneh, Sileshi Degu and Bihonegni Sisay
Background: Where rabies vaccines are physical inaccessible and economically unaffordable, traditional medicinal plants are options for rabies management in different parts of Ethiopia. However, most of these plants have not been scientifically investigated. Objective: This review aims to provide an up-to-date overview of the safety and efficacy data of medicinal plants used traditionally for the management of rabies in Ethiopia. Methods: A website-based search strategy was employed. Databases (PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Science and Google Scholar) have been thoroughly sought. The search items used were “Rabies in Ethiopia” “Traditional medicinal plants”, and “Safety and Efficacy”. Results: The current review revealed that about 80 plant species which belong to 43 families and 68 genera were found to be used in the traditional treatment of rabie.. View More»
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