关键词：
Asteraceae
cosmetics
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
information
survey
traditional
摘要：
Context: Phytocosmetic is an important aspect of folklore medicine of many cultures whose records and information are scanty. Objectives: This study inventoried the various plants used as folklore cosmetics in some parts of Oyo, Ogun, Ekiti, and Lagos States of Nigeria by administering semi-structured questionnaires. Materials and methods: The survey was carried out between February 2010 and August 2013 through a semi-structured interview;questionnaires were given to obtain information on the local names, morphological parts used, and part(s) of the body where cosmetic preparations are applied. Result: In this study, 80 species belonging to 39 families were identified with members of the Fabaceae, Asteraceae, and Euphorbiaceae most often mentioned. Conclusion: This study is able to record the remaining available information on phytocosmetics in traditional medicine orally passed down through generations in South West Nigeria.
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