Management of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension by the Yorubas in Southwest Nigeria: An Inventory of Useful Ethnobotanicals Tajudeen O. Amusa, Sherif B. Adeyemi, Medinat O. Aiyelero, Olubunmi Atolani, Ngaitad S. Njinga, Bilqis A. Lawal, Moji T. Bakare-Odunola, Farhan J. Moshood, Kaothar K. Azeez Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, 2026 The prevalence and consequential mortality rate of diabetes mellitus and hypertension are concerning; thus, this study explored the traditional knowledge of medicinal plants used in their management by the Yoruba people of Southwest Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted across the six states of the region, involving 180 respondents, comprising herb sellers and traditional medicine practitioners. Using structured questionnaires and key informant interviews, data were documented and analysed with the aid of descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and ethnobotanical indices, viz, Use Value (UV), Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC), and Cultural Importance Index (CII). Fifty-five (55) plant species belonging to 36 families were identified, with Fabaceae and Apocynaceae being predominant. Leaves were the most commonly utilised plant part (43–54%). Frequently cited and culturally significant species included Picralima nitida, Aristolochia ringens, Gymnanthemum amygdalinum, Rauwolfia vomitoria, Pyrus communis, and Garcinia kola. While the Use Value (UV) differed among states (p ≤ 0.05), RFC and CII values were consistent, indicating shared ethnomedicinal traditions. Herbal Knowledge was primarily passed down within families, with women serving as the principal custodians. The majority of respondents advocated for collaboration between traditional and modern healthcare systems and emphasized conservation through cultivation and government protection. The study underscores the ethnobotanical richness of the region and its potential contribution to healthcare and biodiversity management. It provides a baseline for phytochemical and pharmacological validation of priority species and advocates for integration of validated herbal remedies into complementary healthcare systems and conservation frameworks.
Tree Species Composition and Soil Properties in a Disturbed Rainforest Ecosystem, South-West Nigeria Farhan Jimba Moshood, Samuel Olalekan Olajuyigbe Forestist, 2024 This study assessed the tree species composition and soil properties in a disturbed tropical rainforest (Osho Forest Reserve) in Nigeria. A systematic sampling method was adopted for tree species enumeration. Five line transects 1000 m long and 500 m apart were evenly distributed in the forests. Four plots (50 m × 50 m) were laid alternately and at 250 m intervals along each transect. Soil samples were collected at five points from two depths in the different land use types in the forest reserve. Twenty-four tree species belonging to 13 taxonomic families were identified. Lamiaceae had the highest tree population (190 trees). The Simpson, Shannon–Wiener, and Margalef’s indices were 0.788, 2.052, and 4.016, respectively. In the 0–15 cm depth, farmland had the highest bulk density (1.75 ± 0.33 g/cm3 ), while the secondary forest had the least (1.32 ± 0.12 g/cm3 ). Secondary forest had the highest organic carbon content (2.80 ± 0.49%) while farmland had the least (0.95 ± 0.33%). The soil organic carbon content of secondary forest was significantly different from other land uses. In the 15–30 cm depth, farmland had the highest bulk density (1.79 ± 0.65 g/cm3 ), while Tetrapleura tetraptera plantation had the least (1.41 ± 0.54 g/cm3 ). Secondary forest had the highest organic carbon content (2.12 ± 0.75%), while farmland had the least (0.65 ± 0.10%). However, organic carbon did not significantly differ across land use types, except for secondary forest. The textural class in all the land use types was loamy sand. The study concludes that Osho Forest Reserve requires an immediate, intensive, and encompassing intervention to achieve restoration and rehabilitation.
Morphological Responses of Balanities eagyptica (Linnaeus) Del. Seedlings: Unveiling The Interplay Between Physical Factors and Seedlings Architecture KD Salami, KA Adeniyi, AY Abdullahi, FJ Moshood, DA Kankomi Fudma Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology 10 (2), 40-47 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Social and Environmental Impact Assessment of Bodija Plank Market, Southwest Nigeria FJ Moshood, OE Asuquo, WF Oguntola, AA Ademola, JO Urama, ... e-Proceedings of the Faculty of Agriculture International Conference, 110-123 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
KNOWLEDGE, AWARENESS, AND PERCEPTIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AMONG FORESTRY STUDENTS IN NIGERIA. FJ Moshood, AB Onatunji, BA Shittu Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies & Management 17 (2) , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Evaluating urban tree diversity and the “10-20-30” rule of urban forestry in Ilorin metropolis, Nigeria FJ Moshood, MO Muhali, EA Ugbong J. Agric. Environ 20, 177-187 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Climate change literacy among primary school teachers and pupils in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria FJ Moshood, OE Olayemi, TM Ibrahim, MO Muhali, BA Shittu Journal of Research in Forestry, Wildlife and Environment 16 (4), 172-185 , 2024 2024
COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF SIMPSON’S AND SHANNON-WIENER’S INDICES FOR ASSESSING TREE SPECIES DIVERSITY IN ILORIN METROPOLIS, NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA. FJ MOSHOOD Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies & Management 17 (1) , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Tree species composition and soil properties in a disturbed rainforest ecosystem, South-West Nigeria FJ Moshood, SO Olajuyigbe Forestist 74 (1), 35-43 , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
Assessment of carbon sequestration of Teak (Tectona grandis Linn. F.) plantation on the campus of University of Ilorin, Nigeria TO Amusa, M AMINU, F Moshood Reforesta, 27-42 , 2023 2023 Citations: 5
Response of Soil Replenishment on Coppicing Ability and Economic Values of Moringa oleifera Lam Seedlings KJ Ilu, KD Salami, AU Jibo, MS Aminu, FJ Moshood Asian Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 8 (1), 52-58 , 2023 2023
Ethnobotany and chemistry of selected plants in the Rutaceae family FJ Moshood, A Mashood, MO Muhali, MO Yakub, B Saadu e-Proceedings of the Faculty of Agriculture International Conference, 359-366 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
CAUSES OF SECONDARY FOREST LOSS IN A LOWLAND RAINFOREST OF NIGERIA FJ Moshood, SO Olajuyigbe Parks 29 (2), 114-120 , 2023 2023
SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM FJ Moshood, SO Adeleke Al-Hikmah Journal of Education 10 (1), 138-146 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Composition and mapping of tree species in the university of Lagos campus, Yaba Akoka, Nigeria. FJ Moshood, SO Adeleke, EO Olayemi, TM Ibrahim 2023 Citations: 4
Effect of tree canopy cover on urban heat island in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State, north-central, Nigeria. TO Amusa, RA Adebayo, F Moshood, TM Ibrahim 2022 Citations: 6
Species diversity and public perceptions of urban trees in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State FJ Moshood, MO Muhali, CP Ngwuli Forestry and the challenge of insecurity, climate change and covid-19 … , 2022 2022
Impact of urbanization on land cover changes and land surface temperature in Iseyin local government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria SO Adeleke, FJ Moshood Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment 12 (02) , 2022 2022 Citations: 4
Species Diversity and Public Perceptions of Urban Trees in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria CP Moshood, F.J., Muhali, M.O. and Ngwuli 8th Biennial Conference of the Forest and Forest Products Society, 24-32 , 2022 2022 Citations: 4
STABILITY ASSESSMENT OF TREE SPECIES IN THE UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN PERMANENT SITE, NIGERIA KD Moshood, F.J., Ibrahim, T.M. and Salami FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal 7 (1), 370-378 , 2022 2022 Citations: 3
ASSESSMENT AND UTILIZATION OF FUEL WOOD SPECIES IN WARAWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO STATE, NIGERIA MY Ilu, K. J., Salami, K. D., Jibo, A.U., Moshood, F. J. and Karage FUDMA Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology 7 (2), 104-109 , 2021 2021
Comparative evaluation of nutritive values of four fodder plant species in Umudike, Abia State, South-Eastern Nigeria C Ngwuli, FJ Moshood, A Uwaga Unpublished paper or abstract , 2020 2020 Citations: 3
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
DEVELOPMENT OF REGRESSION MODELS FOR PREDICTING YIELD OF Triplochiton scleroxylon (K. Schum) STAND IN ONIGAMBARI FOREST RESERVE, OYO STATE, NIGERIA FA Adeyemi, A.A and Moshood Journal of Research in Forestry, Wildlife & Environment 11 (4), 88-89 , 2019 2019 Citations: 7
Effect of tree canopy cover on urban heat island in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State, north-central, Nigeria. TO Amusa, RA Adebayo, F Moshood, TM Ibrahim 2022 Citations: 6
Assessment of carbon sequestration of Teak (Tectona grandis Linn. F.) plantation on the campus of University of Ilorin, Nigeria TO Amusa, M AMINU, F Moshood Reforesta, 27-42 , 2023 2023 Citations: 5
Composition and mapping of tree species in the university of Lagos campus, Yaba Akoka, Nigeria. FJ Moshood, SO Adeleke, EO Olayemi, TM Ibrahim 2023 Citations: 4
Impact of urbanization on land cover changes and land surface temperature in Iseyin local government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria SO Adeleke, FJ Moshood Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment 12 (02) , 2022 2022 Citations: 4
Species Diversity and Public Perceptions of Urban Trees in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria CP Moshood, F.J., Muhali, M.O. and Ngwuli 8th Biennial Conference of the Forest and Forest Products Society, 24-32 , 2022 2022 Citations: 4
Tree species composition and soil properties in a disturbed rainforest ecosystem, South-West Nigeria FJ Moshood, SO Olajuyigbe Forestist 74 (1), 35-43 , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
Ethnobotany and chemistry of selected plants in the Rutaceae family FJ Moshood, A Mashood, MO Muhali, MO Yakub, B Saadu e-Proceedings of the Faculty of Agriculture International Conference, 359-366 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
STABILITY ASSESSMENT OF TREE SPECIES IN THE UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN PERMANENT SITE, NIGERIA KD Moshood, F.J., Ibrahim, T.M. and Salami FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal 7 (1), 370-378 , 2022 2022 Citations: 3
Comparative evaluation of nutritive values of four fodder plant species in Umudike, Abia State, South-Eastern Nigeria C Ngwuli, FJ Moshood, A Uwaga Unpublished paper or abstract , 2020 2020 Citations: 3
Morphological Responses of Balanities eagyptica (Linnaeus) Del. Seedlings: Unveiling The Interplay Between Physical Factors and Seedlings Architecture KD Salami, KA Adeniyi, AY Abdullahi, FJ Moshood, DA Kankomi Fudma Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology 10 (2), 40-47 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Social and Environmental Impact Assessment of Bodija Plank Market, Southwest Nigeria FJ Moshood, OE Asuquo, WF Oguntola, AA Ademola, JO Urama, ... e-Proceedings of the Faculty of Agriculture International Conference, 110-123 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
KNOWLEDGE, AWARENESS, AND PERCEPTIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AMONG FORESTRY STUDENTS IN NIGERIA. FJ Moshood, AB Onatunji, BA Shittu Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies & Management 17 (2) , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Evaluating urban tree diversity and the “10-20-30” rule of urban forestry in Ilorin metropolis, Nigeria FJ Moshood, MO Muhali, EA Ugbong J. Agric. Environ 20, 177-187 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF SIMPSON’S AND SHANNON-WIENER’S INDICES FOR ASSESSING TREE SPECIES DIVERSITY IN ILORIN METROPOLIS, NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA. FJ MOSHOOD Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies & Management 17 (1) , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA USING GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM FJ Moshood, SO Adeleke Al-Hikmah Journal of Education 10 (1), 138-146 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Climate change literacy among primary school teachers and pupils in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria FJ Moshood, OE Olayemi, TM Ibrahim, MO Muhali, BA Shittu Journal of Research in Forestry, Wildlife and Environment 16 (4), 172-185 , 2024 2024
Response of Soil Replenishment on Coppicing Ability and Economic Values of Moringa oleifera Lam Seedlings KJ Ilu, KD Salami, AU Jibo, MS Aminu, FJ Moshood Asian Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 8 (1), 52-58 , 2023 2023
CAUSES OF SECONDARY FOREST LOSS IN A LOWLAND RAINFOREST OF NIGERIA FJ Moshood, SO Olajuyigbe Parks 29 (2), 114-120 , 2023 2023
Species diversity and public perceptions of urban trees in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State FJ Moshood, MO Muhali, CP Ngwuli Forestry and the challenge of insecurity, climate change and covid-19 … , 2022 2022
