Medicinal plants in Uganda as potential therapeutics against neurological disorders

摘要: According to the World Health Organization, the global burden of neurological disorders (NDs) is projected to increase from 92 at present to 103 million Disability Life Adjusted Years (DALYs) by 2030. However, NDs are not prioritized in modern healthcare systems considering the funds allocated and the limited availability of specialized modern health practitioners. The traditional health practitioners are more accessible and culturally acceptable yet not fully recognized in the formal health sector. It stems from fears related to integration arising from mutual suspicion between the two sectors. In this chapter, we present complementary and alternative therapies that could potentially narrow the treatment gap in the management of ND in Uganda. Specifically, plant species from the Ugandan context are presented from ethnobotanical studies. Twenty-three plant species from 14 families were collated from studies …