Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plant species in Nensebo District, south-eastern Ethiopia

Abdela, Gemedi; Girma, Zerihun; Awas, Tesfaye

doi:10.32859/era.24.28.1-25

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“…The results indicate that communities tend to rely more on wild-collected medicinal plants than on home gardens. Our results are consistent with the general pattern reported in many ethnobotanical studies conducted in Ethiopia [ 9 , 10 , 34 , 35 ] and elsewhere in the world [ 36 , 37 ]. These findings call for the urgent need of medicinal plants conservation in home gardens or by other approaches.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…In the Suro Barguda district, 98 different medicinal plants were used to treat human ailments [ 1 ]. Usman et al [ 9 ] and Abdela et al [ 10 ] conducted a similar study and recorded 62 and 112 medicinal plants that were used to treat human diseases, respectively. The indigenous people of Ethiopia have reportedly used a number of medicinal plants, which suggests that they have extensive knowledge of these plants and their applications [ 8 ].…”

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Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants Used against Human Diseases in Zuway Dugda District, Ethiopia

Megersa,

Nedi,

Belachew

2023

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Introduction. In Ethiopia, traditional medicine has significantly contributed to the treatment of public health conditions. However, when contrasted with the ethnic diversity of Ethiopians, the number of medicinal plants that have been documented remains limited. As a result, the study aimed to record the medicinal plants used in the Zuway Dugda district communities. Methodology. An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by local people of Zuway Dugda district was carried out from February 2020 to November 2020. Semistructured interviews, a market survey, field observations, and group discussions were used to gather pertinent data. One hundred informants (83 males and 17 females) provided data. 76 informants were chosen at random, while 24 key informants were chosen on the basis of recommendations from local elders. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, preference ranking, paired comparison, and direct matrix ranking. Results. A total of 73 plant species, representing 62 genera and 40 families, were collected and identified. Asteraceae, Fabaceae, and Solanaceae had the most species, with each family having 6 (8.22%) species, followed by Euphorbiaceae, which had 4 (5.48%) species. The wild harvest of approximately 49 medicinal plants (or 67.12%) was used. 31 plant species, or 42.47% herbs, were found to be the most commonly used life forms. The most frequently used plant parts were reported to be the leaves, which accounted for 55 species (41.35%) and then the roots 25(18.80%). Headache, toothache, depression, febrile illness, and fever had the lowest ICF values (0.33), while snake bite-related issues had the highest ICF values (0.93). The results of the preference ranking indicated that locals prefer to treat wounds with Asparagus africanus Lam. The community used Cordia africana Lam. the most, according to direct matrix ranking. Conclusions. It is essential to combine indigenous knowledge with scientific methods in order to extract the most benefit from medicinal plants. The results of the ICF and preference ranking could be used as a prelude to this. Since A. africanus was found to be the most effective wound-healing medicinal plant in the current study, further phytochemical and pharmacological research is recommended.

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confidence: 93%

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confidence: 99%

Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants Used against Human Diseases in Zuway Dugda District, Ethiopia

Megersa,

Nedi,

Belachew

2023

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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“…Gmel. Rosaceae Heexo T Fr Tapeworm Hu Crush its dried flower with bark of Croton macrostachyus and fruit of Embelia schimperi Oral 76 GN-91 Helminthic infections 82 Halleria lucida L Scrophulariaceae Muka dadhi T L Body swelling Hu Decoction Topical 16 GN-54 Evil eye and kidney problem 103 Hypericum quartinianum A.Rich. Hypericaceae Garamba Sh L Hepatitis Hu Its leaves and that of Junipers procera are crushed together and boiled Oral 85 GN- Stomachache for livestock 104 Ilex mitis (L.) Radlk Rubiaceae Amshiqa T Ba Hemorrhoids Hu Fresh bark is crushed and boiled in water Oral 98 GN-161 Rheumatism 71 Juniperus procera Hochst.ex.…”

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confidence: 99%

Medicinal Plants Used by Oromo Community in Kofale District, West-Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Nuro,

Tolossa,

Giday

2024

JEP

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Purpose The purpose of this study was to record the utilization of medicinal plants by the Oromo people in the Kofale District, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia, to control human and animal health problems. Methods Data regarding the use of medicinal plants were collected using ethnobotanical methods from 84 traditional medicine practitioners and 304 general informants sampled employing purposive and systematic random sampling methods, respectively, in the Kofale District. Data were analyzed using different indices, including a preference ranking exercise, informant consensus factor (ICF), fidelity level (FL) and relative popularity level (RPL). Results In the district, 106 medicinal plants were claimed to be used for the treatment of 43 human and 18 livestock illnesses, of which 75 (71%) were used to manage human health problems, 23 (21.5%) were used to treat both human and livestock ailments and eight (7.5%) were utilized to treat manage livestock health problems. Most (76.4%) plants were harvested from the wild. Leaves were the most commonly used plant part (55.6%) in remedy preparations. Skin diseases scored the highest ICF value (0.97), followed by gastrointestinal disorders (ICF = 0.95), cancer (ICF = 0.93), and hemorrhoids (ICF = 0.91). Medicinal plants that record the highest fidelity level (FL) (100%) and rank order priority (ROP) (100%) values included Justicia schimperiana, Embelia schimperi, Ekebergia capensis and Datura stramonium , which have been used to treat liver disorders, tapeworm infections, babesiosis, and rabies, respectively. There were significant differences ( p <0.05) in the mean numbers of medicinal plants claimed by different social groups: older, illiterate, and traditional medicine practitioners reported higher mean numbers of medicinal plants than younger, literate, and general informants, respectively. Conclusion This study indicated the richness of medicinal plant species in Kofale District. Medicinal plants with the highest FL and ROP values and those used to treat disease categories with the highest ICF values should be prioritized in future phytochemical and pharmacological investigations.

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“… 20 In Ethiopia, it is locally known as Buri (Afan Oromo) and Gesherit (Amharic). It is used for stomach problems, 25 fire burn, 19 inflammation, 26 cellulitis 27 and wound. 28 Anthraquinones, naphthoquinone, triterpenoid saponins, phytosteroids, flavonoids, coumarins, phenolic acids, anthocyanins and volatile oils were isolated from the genus Impatiens .…”

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Evaluation of Analgesics and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of the Root Extract of Impatiens rothii (Balsaminaceae) in Rodents

Ashagrie¹,

Girmaw²,

Tarekegn³

et al. 2023

JEP

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Background The roots of Impatiens rothii has been used as a traditional remedy for painful conditions, rheumatism, isthmus and crural aches. However, the analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of this plant have yet to be scientifically confirmed. The purpose of this study was to explore possible analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities 80% methanolic root extract of Impatiens rothii . Methods To obtain the crude extract, the roots of Impatiens rothii that had been dried and ground up were macerated in 80% methanol. The analgesic activity was determined using acetic acid-induced writhing and hot plate tests in mice, whereas the anti-inflammatory activity was analyzed using carrageenan-induced paw edema model in rats. The extract was orally administered at a dose of 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg. Results All tested doses of Impatiens rothii extract showed significant analgesic activity (p<0.05) at observations of 30 to 120 minutes compared to the negative control in the hot plate test. In acetic acid-induced writhing test all tested doses of the 80% methanol extract of Impatiens rothii significantly (p < 0.001) reduced the number of writhing. In comparison to the control group, all tested doses displayed a significant decrease in paw edema, which appeared 2–5 hours after induction (p<0.05). Conclusion From the results of this study, it can be stated that 80% methanolic extract of Impatiens rothii possessed substantial analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities, hence providing scientific basis for the use of this plant in the treatment of pain and inflammatory diseases.

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Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plant species in Nensebo District, south-eastern Ethiopia

Cited by 7 publications

References 26 publications

Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants Used against Human Diseases in Zuway Dugda District, Ethiopia

Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants Used against Human Diseases in Zuway Dugda District, Ethiopia

Medicinal Plants Used by Oromo Community in Kofale District, West-Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Evaluation of Analgesics and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of the Root Extract of Impatiens rothii (Balsaminaceae) in Rodents

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