Abstract:
Traditional knowledge of medicinal plants and their use by indigenous cultures are not only useful for
conservation of traditions and biodiversity, but also for healthcare and drug development in the present
and future generation. The main objective of this study was to identify and document medicinal plant
species used by Menja community to treat human and livestock disease in Gimbo District, Keffa Zone of
Southwestern Regional state of Ethiopia. A total of 92 sample respondents were selected by using simple
random sampling technique. The data were collected by using semi-structured interview, focus group
discussion with the selected 16 key informants and field observation. The collected data were analyzed by
descriptive statistics, preference ranking, direct matrix ranking, Informants consensus and informant
Consensus Factor
