Herbal product use in urban slum communities of Freetown, Sierra Leone: Consumption patterns, predictors, and ethnomedicinal applications

Herbal products play an essential and multidimensional role in the well-being of slum residents in Freetown. Elevated usage rates, significant community-specific influences, and frequent reliance on sexual stimulants underscore the need for culturally grounded regulation, consumer safety education, and integration strategies that reflect local realities.