Indigenous Plant Knowledge for Human Health Care from Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary (Western Himalaya), India

Singh, Bishander; Kishor, Anand; Singh, Bheeshma Pratap

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“…Our findings are also supported by Ahmad et al [ 64 ], Sharif et al [ 65 ], Siddique et al [ 66 ], Anwer et al [ 67 ], and Manduzai et al [ 68 ] from the Pakistan Himalayas; and Debbarma et al [ 45 ] and Krupa et al [ 69 ] from India. Asif et al [ 28 ] and Haq et al [ 48 ] from the Kashmiri Himalayas, India; Pala et al [ 46 ] from the Eastern Himalayas; Singh et al [ 70 ] from the Western Himalayas, India; and Tiwari et al [ 71 ] from the Kumaun Himalayas, India. The collection of plant parts is designed depending upon the availability of plant parts in various pheno-phases following the Tibetan traditional calendar [ 72 ].…”

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Plant Resources Utilization among Different Ethnic Groups of Ladakh in Trans-Himalayan Region

Haq

Yaqoob

Calixto

et al. 2021

Biology

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The nomadic pastoral indigenous communities of the Ladakhi people share roots with Tibetan culture in terms of food, clothing, religion, festivals, and habits, and rely widely on plant resources for survival and livelihood. This survey was conducted during 2019–2021 to document the indigenous knowledge about plant resources of the Balti, Beda, and Brokpa communities of the Ladakh region, trans-Himalayas. Open- and close-ended semi-structured interviews (N = 184) and group discussions (N = 17) were used to collect the data. Quantitative data was further analyzed using various statistical tools. A total of 105 plant species belonging to 82 genera and 39 families were used as medicine, fuel wood, fragrance, oil, food, flavor, fodder, decoration, and dye. Among these, medicinal use was most prevalent, with 70% of use reports, followed by fodder and fuel wood. Leaves (27%) were the most preferred plant part used, followed by roots and flowers. The principal component analysis revealed five clusters of ethnobotanical usage, i.e., food, medicine, fuel wood, fodder, and fragrance, oil, dye, and flavor. The maximum number of plant species used was reported by the Brokpa, while the Beda reported the minimum number of plant species uses. Delphinium brunonianum, Waldheimia tomentosa, and Juniperus indica played a significant role in the cultural and religious ritual aspects, whereas Allium przewalskianum, Waldheimia tomentosa, Juniperus indica, and Hippophae rhamnoides were commonly used as a livelihood source among Ladakhi communities. The local people collected most plants (65%) for self-consumption, while the rest (35%) were sold in markets as a source of income. The sustainable utilization and management of plant resources by local people is a strategy to boost livelihoods and food security and alleviate poverty.

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Plant Resources Utilization among Different Ethnic Groups of Ladakh in Trans-Himalayan Region

Haq

Yaqoob

Calixto

et al. 2021

Biology

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“…[8] Podophyllum hexandrum (Mayapple), Aconitum heterophyllum (Aconite), Saussurea obvallata (Brahma Kamal), Gentiana aligida, Artemisia sp., Oxytropis microphylla, Cremanthodium ellis, and other significant medicinal taxa are among the key species. [9] The distribution of the plant is between 3000 and 4800 metres above sea level. During the middle of the monsoon (July to August), flowers blossom among the hillside's grasses and boulders.…”

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Therapeutic and cultural evaluation of Brahma Kamal (Saussurea obvallata (Dc.) Edgew: An endangered potential herb

Vidhu Singh,

Yashika Singh,

Rishabha Koirala

et al. 2023

J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci

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Background: The essential components of the traditional medical system are plants. A medicinal plant from Uttarakhand known as Saussurea obvallata (DC.) Edgew, is considered to be endangered due to its rich cultural and medical significance. It is found at high altitudes of 3000-4800 meter in the Himalayan region. Many studies have been published on phyto constituents and its traditional uses that shown its therapeutic values. In this article all the published research work and available data on geographical and traditional uses of Brahma Kamal are compiled here. Aim: To increase understanding of S. obvallata's cultural significance, medical uses, and protection against health risks. Methods: Review a list of published original articles and review secondary data from a variety of databases, including PubMed, PubMed Central, Shodhganga, DHARA, Ayush Research Portal, Google Scholar, Medline, Embase, etc., as well as a list of published original papers. Result: Various plant parts of S. obvallata have been used for a variety of ailments, including dysentery, rheumatism, leprosy, bone fractures, nervine debilities, cerebral palsy, paralysis, sexual disorders, lung infections, urinary tract infections, leucoderma, rhinitis, and hyperthermia. Conclusion: The information in review confirms the traditional claims and contributes in providing promising baseline information for the pharmacological use of S. obvallata. The information presented here maybe beneficial for researchers, healthcare professional and pharmaceutical companies to design and develop effective medicines against microorganisms.

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Indigenous Plant Knowledge for Human Health Care from Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary (Western Himalaya), India

Cited by 2 publications

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Plant Resources Utilization among Different Ethnic Groups of Ladakh in Trans-Himalayan Region

Plant Resources Utilization among Different Ethnic Groups of Ladakh in Trans-Himalayan Region

Therapeutic and cultural evaluation of Brahma Kamal (Saussurea obvallata (Dc.) Edgew: An endangered potential herb

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