The use of trees or parts as remedies of certain illnesses is not only common practice
but fundamental to health care regime of millions of people all over the World. The
aim of the study is to determine the medicinal applications of trees of Kabobi village
in Katsina State Nigeria for an improved health system. The study is a survey type
where a total of 29 respondents were drawn from four (4) vegetation user groups of
the area using systematic sampling technique. Semi-structured interview schedule
was used to collect data which was presented in tables and bar graphs and discussed
appropriately. The study found out that there are eight (8) illness categories which
are treated using 32 medicinal trees of the area. It is therefore recommended that the
seedlings of medicinal trees should be provided to user groups of the area for
planting in order to maintain the resource base.