This is ilorin market, central part of the country, many have to travel some distance just to be at this market; and some part of the market is the traditional medicines market home for herbal remedies. The market which is composed of traditional knowledge of various herbs, is very unique and popular as people tend to get solutions and have more in depths of different diseases.
Its no new that more than 70% of african population relies on traditional herbs. Traditional European medicine & traditional Chinese medicine are all practices of natural medicines.
All these practices been in existence over two thousand years ago, and scientific disciplines have been inculcated into traditional medicines which include herbalism,ethnomedicine and so on.
Inappropriate use or practices of traditional can be dangerous with negative effects and the world health organization has help with policies that will strengthen the traditional medicines sector to make it safe for all.
Ayurvedic medicine is one which is widely Accepted in Nigeria, ayurveda which has its historical roots from india has been spreading like wildfire because of its effectiveness.
These have been a first aid treatment of some common diseases.
Ginger,garlic,turmeric and other medicinal seeds.
The demand for these herbs are at the rise, used for varieties of medicines and food items. Interestingly some are used for alcoholic drinks too.
Apart from being medicinal, they spices food.
For example, There is also ginger herbal tea, this is steeped into warm water, there is also ginger wine. The importance of ayurvedic medicines can not be overemphasized, there are numerous importance.
And thats why its been adopted almost everywhere and by everybody.
All these herbalists selling herbs now move massively into the markets selling all sorts of herbs. Infact some of the herbs i've not come across before are being sold, more and more herbs through researches are being discovered.