Medicinal plants used by traditional healers in Sangurur, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya

BACKGROUND: Although herbal medical products are still widely used in Kenya, many of the medicinal plants used by traditional medical practitioners (TMPs) have not been documented, despite several challenges that are now threatening the sustainability of the practice. OBJECTIVE: To document the medicinal plants and healing methods used by TMPs in a region of Kenya with several recognized herbalists for potential research. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Semi-structured interviews, group discussions, and direct observations were used to collect ethnopharmacological information. The participant's bio-data, clinical conditions treated, methods of treatment, medicinal plants used, methods of preparation and administration, and dosage forms were recorded. RESULTS: which is used to prevent muscle injury. CONCLUSIONS: We have documented several plants with potential therapeutic effects. Further research may be conducted to determine their efficacy. SUMMARY: : Number of reported species, TMPs: Traditional medical practitioners.