Ethnomedicinal survey of medicinal plants of Chinglai valley, Buner district, Pakistan

Jan, Hammad Ahmad; Wali, Sher; Ahmad, Latif; Jan, Samin; Ahmad, Nadeem; Ullah, Nafees

doi:10.1016/j.eujim.2017.06.007

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“…Furthermore, according to literacy classification, a decreasing trend was noted in the ethnoveterinary knowledge of informants with an increasing literacy rate. The reason for this is that educated people prefer a more modern healthcare system as compared to the traditional healthcare system (Jan et al 2017). Moreover, the same results were reported by other authors (Bhatia et al 2014;Jan et al 2017).…”

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“…The reason for this is that educated people prefer a more modern healthcare system as compared to the traditional healthcare system (Jan et al 2017). Moreover, the same results were reported by other authors (Bhatia et al 2014;Jan et al 2017). Additionally, it was documented that males and females both have almost equal ethnoveterinary knowledge.…”

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Ethnoveterinary study of the medicinal plants of Dheri, Julagram, Khar, Tari, and Totakan Villages of Tehsil Batkhela, Malakand, Northern Pakistan

Heera

Akhtar

Khalid

et al. 2023

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Background: The current study was conducted to document the medicinal plants used commonly for the treatment of veterinary diseases in the study area.Methods: The snowball sampling method was used for the selection of informants and the informants were interviewed through a semi-structured questionnaire. The documented data was quantified by indices UV (use value) and RFC (Relative Frequency of Citation).Results: During fieldwork, about 51 plant species belonging to the 35 families were collected and ethnoveterinary data was documented for these plants. The most dominant family was Apiaceae and Solanaceae (5 Species each). The most dominant life form was herb (34 Species). The most commonly used plant part was the leaf (16 Species). The most common method of drug preparation was decoction (28 Species). The highest RFC value was calculated for Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague (0.245) and the highest UV value was calculated for Trachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague (0.28). The most commonly treated group of diseases was digestive system disorders.Conclusion: Traditional communities still use medicinal plants for the treatment of various diseases of animals. But the knowledge of ethnoveterinary is at risk because the younger generations have no interest. Furthermore, due to deforestation and urbanization, the local medicinal flora is also at risk.

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Ethnoveterinary study of the medicinal plants of Dheri, Julagram, Khar, Tari, and Totakan Villages of Tehsil Batkhela, Malakand, Northern Pakistan

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Khalid

et al. 2023

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“…Excessive usage of roots or whole plants, especially in the case of threatened species, should however be discouraged because it can have a serious negative influence on population and growth, and can lead to extinction (Ghimire et al 2008). In addition to roots, leaves are commonly used for food and medicines due to the high content of bioactive constituents (Jan et al 2017). The roots are dried, crushed to make powder, the powder is mixed with ghee/butter to make paste which is taken orally.…”

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Ethnopharmacology and phenology of high-altitude medicinal plants in Kashmir, Northern Himalaya

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Yaqoob

Hassan

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Background: Traditional knowledge plays an important role in the conservation of floral diversity and is often used for the treatment of numerous diseases in local medicinal systems. Diverse cultural groups in the Himalayan regions have their own local indigenous healthcare systems, with medicinal plant applications that differ depending on geography and ecology. Therefore, it is important to understand plant ecological behavior for prioritizing conservation efforts and comprehending the impact of climate change on plant phenological traits. Methods: Ethnopharmacological data was collected through interviews and group discussions using semistructured and close-ended questionnaires from different ethnic groups i.e., Gujjar, Bakarwal, and Kashmiri. The data was subjected to hierarchical cluster analysis and ordination techniques (Principal Component Analysis) using multivariate software.Results: The present investigation documented a total of 32 plant species belonging to 31 genera in 23 families.Across the 23 families, the distribution of species was unequal, half of the species belonged to just 6 families (Asteraceae, Berberidaceae, Lamiaceae, Ranunculaceae, Solanaceae and Amaranthaceae) while the remaining half belonged to 17 families. Amongst the parts of plants, roots were the most utilized plant part with 25% of usage followed by whole plant (22%). Gastro-intestinal disorders were treated with most species (18%), followed by pulmonary infections (13%). A heat map showed two distinctly separated clusters based on the degree of intensity of flowering timing of the flora and month. Based on the conservation assessment, out 19% of all species observed fell in the Critically Endangered category of IUCN, followed by 6% in the Vulnerable category.Conclusions: This study provides the ethnopharmacological and ecological scope of the plants of the Kashmir in the northern Himalaya. There is need to develop strategies to conserve and sustainably harvest these plants in order to maintain their long-term benefits in the medicinal field.

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“…Pakistan has diverse flora comprised of about 6000 flowering plant species [ 12 , 13 ] and about 600 plant species have been identified with medicinal values [ 14 ]. About 80% of the inhabitants of remote areas of Pakistan are still dependent on medicinal plants [ 15 ]. Plant-derived medicines account for about 25% of all medicines available in the modern pharmacies, with many more artificial compounds isolated from plants.…”

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Ethnogynaecological Knowledge of Traditional Medicinal Plants Used by the Indigenous Communities of North Waziristan, Pakistan

Rehman

Iqbal

Qureshi

et al. 2022

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Background. Since the beginning of civilization, medicinal plants have been used in human healthcare systems. Studies have been conducted worldwide to evaluate their efficacy, and some of the results have triggered the development of plant-based medications. Rural women in Pakistan frequently experience gynaecological disorders due to malnutrition and heavy physical work during pregnancy. Due to the low economic status, the remoteness of the area, and the lack of modern health services, herbal therapy for gynaecological disorders is common among the indigenous tribes of the study area. Methods. Field surveys were carried out from April 2018 to October 2020 to collect data regarding medicinal plants used for different gynaecological disorders. A semistructured questionnaire was used to collect ethnogynaecological data. Results. In total, 67 medicinal plant species belonging to 38 families are being used to treat 26 different gynaecological problems. The herbaceous growth form and the Lamiaceae family were recorded with the maximum number of plant species (42 species and 7 species, respectively). Leaves are the most highly utilized plant part, with 16 species. In the case preparation method, decoction was the dominant method (25 species, 36.76%). The informants reported the maximum number of species for the treatment of irregular menstrual flow as 11 species (15.28%). The highest relative frequency of citation (RFC) value was obtained for Acacia modesta (0.37), and the use value (UV) for Tecomella undulata (0.85). The highest informants’ consensus factor (ICF) value (1.0) was obtained for emmenagogue and tonic each after delivery. The highest consensus index (CI%) value was calculated for Acacia modesta (36.92%). The Lamiaceae had the highest family importance value (FIV) (98.46%). Conclusion. This is the first ever quantitative study focusing mainly on ethnogynaecological study conducted in the tribal areas of North Waziristan which highlights the importance of traditional herbal remedies for their basic medical requirements. The results of this study would serve as a baseline for advanced phytochemical and pharmacological screening, as well as conservationists for further studies.

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Ethnomedicinal survey of medicinal plants of Chinglai valley, Buner district, Pakistan

Cited by 167 publications

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Ethnoveterinary study of the medicinal plants of Dheri, Julagram, Khar, Tari, and Totakan Villages of Tehsil Batkhela, Malakand, Northern Pakistan

Ethnoveterinary study of the medicinal plants of Dheri, Julagram, Khar, Tari, and Totakan Villages of Tehsil Batkhela, Malakand, Northern Pakistan

Ethnopharmacology and phenology of high-altitude medicinal plants in Kashmir, Northern Himalaya

Ethnogynaecological Knowledge of Traditional Medicinal Plants Used by the Indigenous Communities of North Waziristan, Pakistan

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