Ethnoveterinary botanical survey of medicinal plants in Abergelle, Sekota and Lalibela districts of Amhara region, Northern Ethiopia

Bahiru, Adane

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2017.11.024

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“…Most of the participants were unable to read and write (52.6%) and the remaining have completed primary school (21.1%), can read and write (21.1%), and completed secondary education (5.3%). is is due to the low coverage of education in the area compared to another part of the country [4]. Most of the interviewed individuals were males (63.2%), whereas 36.8% were females.…”

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Prioritization of Economically Important Cattle Diseases Using Participatory Epidemiology Tools in Lalibela, Sekota, and Ziquala Districts of Amhara Region, Northern Ethiopia

Bahiru¹

2020

Veterinary Medicine International

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Ethiopia’s livestock resource is one of the largest globally. It is estimated at around 59.5 million cattle, about 30.5 million sheep, and 30.2 million goats. The sector is irreplaceable in the means of livelihood of the population as a source of meat, milk, drought power, and income. Yet, the country is unable to exploit the sector entirely because of highly prevalent infectious diseases and lack of appropriate disease control policy. These constraints are worse in districts of Lalibela, Sekota, and Ziquala, where this specific study was carried out. Despite the availability of scanty animal health services in these areas, information on animal health, especially cattle, was never a significant focus of research. This study was conducted with the objectives of identifying and prioritizing primary cattle disease with the aid of participatory epidemiology tools. Focus group discussions (FGD) and questionnaires were used in prioritizing the top economically important cattle diseases of the selected areas. Accordingly, the result of FGD indicated that ectoparasites, CBPP, FMD, blackleg, bloody diarrhea, and pasteurellosis were the major diseases affecting cattle production in the area. These areas can be representative of most of the countries where a mixed farming system is practiced. Therefore, this result can be used as a basis for broader planning of prevention and control strategies for these kinds of diseases. However, a laboratory-supported extensive investigation of these diseases is highly recommended to validate findings of such types of prioritization of diseases.

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“…Sekota district is also found in the Waghemira administrative zone of the Amhara region located between 12°23′ and 130°16′ north longitudes and 38°44′ and 39°21′ east latitudes. e district represents hot to warm submoist agroecology having an altitude of 1800-2200 masl [4].…”

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Prioritization of Economically Important Cattle Diseases Using Participatory Epidemiology Tools in Lalibela, Sekota, and Ziquala Districts of Amhara Region, Northern Ethiopia

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2020

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“…Cultivated medicinal species are dominant and thus, in contrast to other more pristine mountain regions (e.g. [56] in Himalaya or [57] in Ethiopian Highlands), overexploitation is not a current issue in South…”

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Traditional medicinal plants in South Tyrol (Northern Italy, Southern Alps) – Biodiversity and use

Petelka

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Background: Worldwide mountain regions are recognized as hotspots of ethnopharmacologically relevant species diversity. In South Tyrol (Southern Alps, Italy), and due to the region’s high plant diversity and isolated population, a unique traditional botanical knowledge of medicinal plants has flourished, which traces its history back to prehistoric times. However, changes in rural life and culture may threaten this unique biodiversity and cultural heritage. Our study aims to collect and analyze information on native plants used in traditional folk medicine, focusing on the preservation of botanical and cultural diversity.Methods: Data were collected through a review of published material that documents traditionally used medicinal plants of South Tyrol in order to capture the total diversity of plants and their usage. We evaluated different parameters, comprising the ethnobotanicity index (EI), ethnophytonomic index (EPI), relative frequency of citation (RFC), red list status, and regional legislation with regard to the plant species. Results: A total of 276 species, including 3 mushrooms and 3 lichens, were identified. These belonged to 72 families, most frequently to the Asteraceae, Rosaceae, and Lamiaceae. The most frequently cited species were Hypericum perforatum L., Urtica dioica L., and Plantago lanceolata L. According to 12 ICPC-2 disease categories, the most frequently treated human health symptoms were from the digestive and respiratory systems as well as the skin. A total of 27 species were listed as endangered, of which 16 are not protected and two are now already extinct. Among the 59 predominantly alpine species, 11 species are restricted to the high altitudes of the Alps and may be threatened by global warming. Conclusions: Our research revealed that the ethnobotanical richness of South Tyrol is among the highest in Italy and throughout the Alps. Nevertheless, it is evident that biodiversity and traditional knowledge have been heavily eroded. Furthermore, we point out particularly sensitive species that should be reconsidered for stronger protections in legal regulations.

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“…[55] in Himalaya or [56] in Ethiopian Highlands) overexploitation is not a current issue in South Tyrol. This has been also reported for other region with a long phytomedicinal tradition (e.g [57] from Central China or [58] from the Balkan Mountains).…”

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Traditional medicinal plants in South Tyrol (Northern Italy, Southern Alps) – biodiversity and use

Petelka

Plagg

Säumel

et al. 2020

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Background: Worldwide mountain regions are recognized as hotspots of ethnopharmacologically relevant species diversity. The high plant diversity and isolated population of South Tyrol (Southern Alps, Italy) have prospered a unique traditional botanical knowledge of medicinal plants, which dates back to prehistoric times. However, changes in rural life and culture may threaten the unique biodiversity and cultural heritage. Our study aims to collect and analyze information on native plants used in traditional folk medicine, focusing on the preservation of botanical and cultural diversity.Methods: Data was collected by a review of published material documenting traditionally used medicinal plants of South Tyrol, to capture the total diversity of plants and their usage. We evaluated different parameters, comprising the Ethnobotanicity Index (EI), Ethnophytonomic Index (EPI), relative frequency of citation (RFC), Red List status, and regional legislation with regard to the plant species.Results: A total of 275 species, including 3 mushrooms and 3 lichens were identified, belonging to 72 families, most frequently to the Asteraceae, Rosaceae, and Lamiaceae. Most cited species were Hypericum perforatum L., Urtica dioica L., and Plantago lanceolata L. According to 12 ICPC-2 disease categories most frequently treated for human health were digestive and respiratory systems as well as the skin. A total of 27 species were listed as endangered, of which 16 are not protected and two are already extinct. Among the 59 predominantly Alpine species, 11 species are restricted to the high altitudes of the Alps and might be threatened by global warming.Conclusions: Our research revealed that ethnobotanical richness of South Tyrol is among the highest in Italy and throughout the Alps. Nevertheless, it is evident that biodiversity and traditional knowledge have been heavily eroded. Furthermore, we point out particularly sensitive species that should be reconsidered in legal regulations for stronger protection.

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Ethnoveterinary botanical survey of medicinal plants in Abergelle, Sekota and Lalibela districts of Amhara region, Northern Ethiopia

Cited by 32 publications

References 37 publications

Prioritization of Economically Important Cattle Diseases Using Participatory Epidemiology Tools in Lalibela, Sekota, and Ziquala Districts of Amhara Region, Northern Ethiopia

Prioritization of Economically Important Cattle Diseases Using Participatory Epidemiology Tools in Lalibela, Sekota, and Ziquala Districts of Amhara Region, Northern Ethiopia

Traditional medicinal plants in South Tyrol (Northern Italy, Southern Alps) – Biodiversity and use

Traditional medicinal plants in South Tyrol (Northern Italy, Southern Alps) – biodiversity and use

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