J. J. Azila-Plant Taxonomist and systematist

TREATMENT OF CHRONIC TYPHOID FEVER
Botanical Name: Croton zambesicus
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Hausa name: Kimbar dutse
Yoruba: Àjẹ́ kò bàlé (or Ajekobale/Ajekofole)

Plant Part Used: Stem bark

Preparation of Crude Drug:
The stem bark is collected from mature plants, cleaned, and air-dried at room temperature under shade to preserve thermo-labile constituents. The dried bark is then pulverised using a mechanical grinder, and the resulting material is passed through a fine mesh sieve to obtain a uniform powdered drug.

Method of Administration:
A measured quantity (1 tablespoon) of the sieved bark powder is introduced into a glass containing freshly boiled water. The mixture is allowed to cool to room temperature, then stirred to ensure complete dispersion of the powder. The preparation is administered orally on an empty stomach.

Dosage and Restrictions:
Following administration, the patient should abstain from food and drink for a minimum of 6 hours to enhance absorption and therapeutic effect.

Traditional Indication:
Used in for the management of chronic typhoid fever.

HUERNIA NIGERIANA Lavranos, belongs to Apocynaceae family. A succulent herb with pink, bell-shaped flowers having crimson spots and dark purple centers.

Endemism: Plateau state

Distribution: Jos Wildlife Park, Sherehills Jos, Mangu LGA and W.S.W. of Bauch.

ALOË SCHWEINFURTHII Bark, belongs to
ASPHODELACEAE. This perennial herb has fleshy grey-green leaves up to 2 ft long and 3 in. broad (narrower than other West African species), with toothed margins. The leaf surface is mottled and turns red in the dry season. The stem can grow up to 21/4 in. diameter and 2 ft. long, usually falling over and producing several suckers. Perianth dull pink or red; found on rocky hills of Sherehills Jos Plateau state Nigeria.

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