“…(66, RE) Rhizome paste ( lepa ) also used for curing burns and boils. (6,2, DE) 74 1∆,2●,3▲,4●,5∆,6●,7●,8●,9●,10●,11●,12∆,13●,14∆,15●,16●,17●,18∆,19●,20●,21●,22●,23●,24●,25∆,26●,27∆,28●,29●,30▲,31●,32●,33●,34▲,35● LF life forms, H herb, S , shrub; T tree, Cl climber GA gastro-intestinal disorders, RE respiratory complaints, FI fever and aches, DE Diseases of the skin, GY women’s health, SK skeletomuscular disorders, DI diabetes, OP ophthalmologic complaints, PB poisonous bite, DP dental problems, HP Hair problems, EC ear complaints, HA head ache, MA mental afflictions, DU different uses (▲) Similar use, (Δ) Dissimilar use, and (●) Not reported 1 [ 35 ]2 [ 31 ]3 [ 30 ]4 [ 41 ]5 [ 43 ] 6 [ 1 ],7 [ 48 ]8 [ 46 ]9 [ 22 ] 10 [ 26 ], 11 [ 49 ] 12 [ 32 ], 13 [ 50 ] 14 [ 51 ]15 [ 52 ], 16 [ 53 ]17 [ 54 ], 18 [ 39 ]19 [ 55 ] 20 [ 56 ]21 [ 57 ] 22 [ 38 ]23 [ 45 ], 24 [ 33 ]25 [ 58 ] 26 [ 29 ] 27 [ 11 ], 28 [ 27 ] 29 [ 59 ], 30 [ 44 ], 31 [ 28 ], 32 [ 36 ], 33 [ 37 ], 34 [ 17 ], 35 [ 18 ] Fig. 3 Number of medicinal plants in different families …”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Low consumption of water, high intensity light, hard work might be one of the important factors causing MA. High ICF values from adjoining areas were recorded for haematological disorder (1.00) [ 26 ], Liver disorder (0.56) [ 27 ], Malaria, Measles, Giddiness (each 1.00) [ 28 ].…”
BackgroundEthnomedicinal knowledge of the Indian Himalayas is very interesting because of the wide range of medicinal plants used in traditional medical practice. However, there is a danger of knowledge being lost because the knowledge sharing is very limited and passed on orally. The present study is the first ethnomedicinal study in Jakholi area of Rudraprayag district of Northwestern India. The aim of present study was to identify traditional medicinal plants used by the inhabitants to treat different ailments and document the associated knowledge of these medicinal plants.MethodsAn ethnomedicinal survey was carried out in 72 of 133 villages and alpine pastures of Jakholi block (800–4000 m asl). Door to door surveys and group discussions, applying semi-structured questionnaires were conducted with traditional healers and villagers in local language (Garhwali). Informant Consensus Factor (ICF) was computed to analyse collected ethnomedicinal data.ResultsA total of 78 species (Gymnosperms 3 species, Monocotyledons 12 and 63 Dicotyledons) belonging to 73 genera in 46 families were identified to treat 14 different ailments categories. Most dominant family is Asteraceae (5 species). In disease treated categories, Diseases of the skin (DE) have the highest proportion (29.55%) followed by Gastro- intestinal disorder (GA) (25.89%). The most life form of plants used was herb (56%) followed by tree (23%) while root was the most frequently used part of the plants and the traditional preparation was mainly applied in the form of paste (37%). The highest ICF value (0.99) was found for hair ailments (HA) followed ophthalmologic complaints (OP) and mental afflictions (MA) (0.98).ConclusionsThe present study provides valuable information about traditional knowledge of medicinal plants of Jakholi Block in the Northwestern Himalaya, India. Local communities still possess large traditional knowledge of plants and their therapeutic uses and that the link of that traditional knowledge to modern research could be of importance for the isolation of new phytotherapeutic compounds leading to the development of novel therapeutic active agents. Some of the ethnomedicinal plants are facing high threats and are becoming rare, and conservation initiatives are needed to conserve them for sustainable management in the region.
“…(66, RE) Rhizome paste ( lepa ) also used for curing burns and boils. (6,2, DE) 74 1∆,2●,3▲,4●,5∆,6●,7●,8●,9●,10●,11●,12∆,13●,14∆,15●,16●,17●,18∆,19●,20●,21●,22●,23●,24●,25∆,26●,27∆,28●,29●,30▲,31●,32●,33●,34▲,35● LF life forms, H herb, S , shrub; T tree, Cl climber GA gastro-intestinal disorders, RE respiratory complaints, FI fever and aches, DE Diseases of the skin, GY women’s health, SK skeletomuscular disorders, DI diabetes, OP ophthalmologic complaints, PB poisonous bite, DP dental problems, HP Hair problems, EC ear complaints, HA head ache, MA mental afflictions, DU different uses (▲) Similar use, (Δ) Dissimilar use, and (●) Not reported 1 [ 35 ]2 [ 31 ]3 [ 30 ]4 [ 41 ]5 [ 43 ] 6 [ 1 ],7 [ 48 ]8 [ 46 ]9 [ 22 ] 10 [ 26 ], 11 [ 49 ] 12 [ 32 ], 13 [ 50 ] 14 [ 51 ]15 [ 52 ], 16 [ 53 ]17 [ 54 ], 18 [ 39 ]19 [ 55 ] 20 [ 56 ]21 [ 57 ] 22 [ 38 ]23 [ 45 ], 24 [ 33 ]25 [ 58 ] 26 [ 29 ] 27 [ 11 ], 28 [ 27 ] 29 [ 59 ], 30 [ 44 ], 31 [ 28 ], 32 [ 36 ], 33 [ 37 ], 34 [ 17 ], 35 [ 18 ] Fig. 3 Number of medicinal plants in different families …”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Low consumption of water, high intensity light, hard work might be one of the important factors causing MA. High ICF values from adjoining areas were recorded for haematological disorder (1.00) [ 26 ], Liver disorder (0.56) [ 27 ], Malaria, Measles, Giddiness (each 1.00) [ 28 ].…”
BackgroundEthnomedicinal knowledge of the Indian Himalayas is very interesting because of the wide range of medicinal plants used in traditional medical practice. However, there is a danger of knowledge being lost because the knowledge sharing is very limited and passed on orally. The present study is the first ethnomedicinal study in Jakholi area of Rudraprayag district of Northwestern India. The aim of present study was to identify traditional medicinal plants used by the inhabitants to treat different ailments and document the associated knowledge of these medicinal plants.MethodsAn ethnomedicinal survey was carried out in 72 of 133 villages and alpine pastures of Jakholi block (800–4000 m asl). Door to door surveys and group discussions, applying semi-structured questionnaires were conducted with traditional healers and villagers in local language (Garhwali). Informant Consensus Factor (ICF) was computed to analyse collected ethnomedicinal data.ResultsA total of 78 species (Gymnosperms 3 species, Monocotyledons 12 and 63 Dicotyledons) belonging to 73 genera in 46 families were identified to treat 14 different ailments categories. Most dominant family is Asteraceae (5 species). In disease treated categories, Diseases of the skin (DE) have the highest proportion (29.55%) followed by Gastro- intestinal disorder (GA) (25.89%). The most life form of plants used was herb (56%) followed by tree (23%) while root was the most frequently used part of the plants and the traditional preparation was mainly applied in the form of paste (37%). The highest ICF value (0.99) was found for hair ailments (HA) followed ophthalmologic complaints (OP) and mental afflictions (MA) (0.98).ConclusionsThe present study provides valuable information about traditional knowledge of medicinal plants of Jakholi Block in the Northwestern Himalaya, India. Local communities still possess large traditional knowledge of plants and their therapeutic uses and that the link of that traditional knowledge to modern research could be of importance for the isolation of new phytotherapeutic compounds leading to the development of novel therapeutic active agents. Some of the ethnomedicinal plants are facing high threats and are becoming rare, and conservation initiatives are needed to conserve them for sustainable management in the region.
“…In this ethnobotanical study, the part of plant most frequently utilized is was leaves (41%), and seeds and roots (10%) ( Table 4). Leaves were used as main part of plant, it has been stated within different ethnomedicinal research of Thailand, India, Bangladesh, Colombia, Pakistan, and China [45][46][47][48][49][50][51]. Leaves are the dominantly used plant part because it is easily attainable plant part and requires small effort to collect as compared to other plant parts [43].…”
In this research study, we have scientifically assessed medicinal species and herbal preparations used by inhabitants of Northern Pakistan to treat joint pain, hypertension, skin diseases and glottis infections. The aim of the study is to document and highlight the ethnopharmacological significance and compare the uses of medicinal herbs for curing prevalent ailments in Northern Pakistan. Ethnomedicinal data were collected from 180 informants using semi-structured interviews and group meetings. A total of 80 plant species in 54 families were reported for the treatment of various health conditions. Heliotropium lasiocarpum, Geranium wallichianum, Parkinsonia aculeata, Rubia cordifolia and Salvadora persica were the favored plants for curing these diseases. Highest RFC was recorded for Neolitsea chinensis (0.956), Rubia cordifolia (0.928). The similarity of the informer's knowledge about used medicines was found in Aesculus indica and Abies pindrow with high UV. Cuscuta reflexa and Lawsonia inermis had 98-99% fidelity level for management of joint pain, skin diseases, glottis infection and hypertension respectively. In Northern Pakistan, a rich diversity of medicinal plants was used in curing various diseases. The results of this study help us in screening of herbal plants for further phytochemical and pharmacological study which leads to discovery of natural drug and development with global interest for cure of various ailments.
“…Information on uses and conservation status of the medicinal plants in nearby Himalayan countries of South Asia are available [ 3 , 18 , 19 ] but there is very limited study conducted for medicinal plants in Bhutan. The imposing ruggedness of the Himalayas and the very limited human resources with associated agencies have not only made policing and enforcement of management and conservation regulations more difficult but also pose serious challenges in conducting scientific studies.…”
BackgroundHuman beings use plants for a multitude of purposes of which a prominent one across the globe is for their medicinal values. Medicinal plants serve as one of the major sources of income for high altitude inhabitants in the Himalaya, particularly in countries like Nepal, and Bhutan. People here harvest huge volumes of medicinal plants indiscriminately, risking their sustainability. This paper attempts to identify some of the priority medicinal plant species harvested in the wild and assess their ecological status for their judicious utilization, and to help provide policy guidance for possible domestication and support strategic conservation frameworks.ResultsOut of the 16 priority species identified by the expert group, collectors’ perception on ecological status of the priority species differed from survey findings. Chrysosplenium nudicaule (clumps) ranked as most threatened species followed by Corydalis dubia, and Meconopsis simplicifolia. Onosma hookeri, Corydalis crispa and Delphinium glaciale were some of the species ranked as threatened species followed by Halenia elliptica (not in priority list). Percent relative abundance showed irregular pattern of species distribution. High species evenness was recorded among Nardostachys grandiflora, Chrysosplenium nudicaule, Saussurea gossypiphora and Aconitum orochryseum with average species density of 8 plant m−2. Rhodiola crenulata, and Dactylorhiza hatagirea followed by Meconopsis horridula and Meconopsis simplicifolia were ranked as most threatened species with average species density of 0.4, 0.4, 5.6 and 6.0 plant m−2, respectively. The most abundant (common) species was Onosma hookeri (plant m−2). Species composition and density also differed with vegetation, altitude, slope and its aspects.ConclusionPriority species identified by expert group were found vulnerable and patchy in distribution. Survey results and collectors’ perceptions tally to an extent. Some of the species (Dactylorhiza hatagirea, Rhodiola crenulata, Meconopsis simplicifolia and Meconopsis horridula) were critically low in plant density with less than a plant per m2 while Delphinium glaciale, Fritillaria delavayi and Aconitum orochryseum were confined to narrow altitude range. Collectors were aware that most species identified in priority list are threatened and existing harvesting plan are hardly implemented as it is not pragmatic. Moreover, major chunk of medicinal plants harvested remain unaccounted as illegal harvest and marketing seemed to occur across the borders. Policing and monitoring would continue to be a challenge given the rugged terrain and harsh climate. In-depth study and further monitoring of low density species is suggested to ensure its sustainability through long term strategy development.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12898-016-0100-1) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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