SOME LOCAL HERBS SPECIES IN CURING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND IT'S MEDICINAL VALUES IN ONDO WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ONDO STATE.

ABSТВАСТ Tnis research investigates the efficacy of some local herbs in treating high bood pressurе and iheir medicinal values. High bood pressure is a common and serious healih condition ihat can lead to serious health problems, such as heart disease and stroke. Many people rely on local herbs jor treatmen, but there is litle research on their effcacy. This study aims to iI that gap by providing scientijic evidence jor the use ofocal herbs in treating nigh bood pressure. This study used a questionnaire to gather data jrom local herbs sellers in Ondo West Local Government area in Ondo Siate. The data was analyzed using simple теап percentage technique. Convenience sampling was used to select participants for the study. Thе indigs of this study suggest that local herbs are perceived to be effective in treating high bood pressure, bu here are concerns abou hei sajety and еїПсасу. Ths suggests that /urther research is needed to fuly understand the potential benefits and risks of using local herbs jor the treatment of high blood pressure. ln conclusion, this study provides valuable insigfuts into the perceptions and attitudes of local herbs sellers about the use of local herbs jor treating high blood pressure. While further research is needed to fully understand the potentalbenefis and risks, it is clear that there is interest in using local herbs as a treatment opton. Based on the /indings of this study, i is recommended that future research shoula jocus on investigating the safety and efflcacy of’ocal herbs jor treating high blood pressure.