Research Article

Indigenous Uses and Pharmacological Activity of Traditional Medicinal Plants in Mount Taibai, China

Table 3

Informant consensus factor () for different ailment categories.

AilmentNumber of taxa ()Number of use reports ()Informant consensus factor ()

Cough and cold22540.60
Kidney and urethra problems19430.57
Gastrointestinal disorders17470.65
Cuts and wounds14410.68
Dermatological infections10250.63
Fever and headache9210.60
Weakness and dizziness8180.59
Menstrual disorders7150.57
Ophthalmological problems6140.62
Liver complaint6170.69
Respiratory problems5100.56
Heart diseases270.83
Toothache290.88
Total127321ā€‰