Medicinal plant diversity and use in the highlands of Dolakha district, Nepal

Shrestha, Prasanna M.; Dhillion, Shivcharn S.

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“…Majority of young generation do not know many plants and their medicinal values. Only few younger are following the medicinal practices and traditional knowledge in Nepal (Joshi and Edington, 1990;Shrestha and Dhillion, 2003). Similar condition was reported in the Bastar (Srivastava et al, 1999).…”

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Ethnobotany in Relation to Health Security in District Bastar of Chhattisgarh State

Sinha¹

2016

Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol.

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A b s t r a c t A r t i c l e I n f oIn present study ethnobotany in relation to health security was investigated in 20 villages of Bastar district. Information regarding the plants used as a medicine was collected by gathering information with the help of questionnaire and by conducting personal interview with the knowledgeable person of the villages. Four hundred tribals (twenty from each village) were selected for the collection of information through interview. The name of medicinal plant, vernacular name and its method of use against the disease were noted by making dialect in their own language. In present study documentation of 118 plants belonging to 47 families were given by the tribals of the village regarding the use against 39 types of health ailments. All the five prominent tribals of the Bastar had a great similarity regarding the use of plants as a medicine; difference was occurred in terms of drug preparation and its administration. This vital knowledge of tribal health security was documented.

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Ethnobotany in Relation to Health Security in District Bastar of Chhattisgarh State

Sinha¹

2016

Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol.

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“…Digestive and respiratory problems are the most frequently treated with medicinal plants according to many studies done on several ethnic groups in various locations around the globe (Bennett & Prance 2000;Almeida & Albuquerque 2002;Amorozo 2002;Di Stasi et al 2002, Shrestha & Dhillion 2003, Pieroni & Quave 2005. However, the most frequent illnesses cited by the interviewees were osteo-muscular problems such as body aches and rheumatism, as well as high blood pressure.…”

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Local knowledge of medicinal plants in three artisanal fishing communities (Itapoá, Southern Brazil), according to gender, age, and urbanization

2010

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-(Local knowledge of medicinal plants in three artisanal fi shing communities (Itapoá, Southern Brazil), according to gender, age, and urbanization). This article analyzes some of the factors affecting the distribution of knowledge about medicinal plants of three artisanal fi shing communities in Itapoá Municipality, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Ninety semi-structured interviews were performed, which resulted in 109 cited plant species. The sample included both men (n=46) and women (n=44), in different age categories: 18-40 years old (n=18), 41-50 (n=21), 51-60 (n=28), and 61+ years old (n=23), and in three different communities: Barra do Saí (n=17), Itapema do Norte (n=31) and Pontal do Norte (n=42). Leaves are the plant parts most used by the communities (62%), and are obtained primarily through cultivation. Cordia curassavica (Jacq.) Roem. & Schult. (Boraginaceae) is the species most cited in the interviews, locally known as 'erva-baleeira' or 'erva-de-baleia'. The elderly have greater knowledge of species, but no gender differences were noticed. Less knowledge of plants was noticed in the more urbanized area when compared to the less urbanized areas. The most used plants are not related to the most frequent ailments. Medicinal plant use is an important resource for the health of these fi shing communities, but it is declining mostly due to the lack of interest on the part of the younger members, and to improved access to public health services. Key words: ethnobotany, artisanal fi sheries, traditional knowledge RESUMO -(Conhecimento local sobre plantas medicinais em três comunidades de pescadores artesanais (Itapoá, sul do Brasil), de acordo com gênero, idade e urbanização). Este artigo analisa alguns dos fatores que afetam a distribuição do conhecimento sobre plantas medicinais em três comunidades de pescadores artesanais do Município de Itapoá, Santa Catarina, Brasil. Noventa entrevistas semi-estruturadas foram realizadas, o que resultou em 109 espécies de plantas citadas. A amostra foi composta por homens (n = 46) e mulheres (n = 44), em diferentes categorias de idade: 18-40 anos (n = 18), 41-50 (n = 21), 51-60 (n = 28), e 61 anos ou mais (n = 23), e em três diferentes comunidades: Barra do Saí (n = 17), Itapema do Norte (n = 31) e Pontal do Norte (n = 42). Folhas são as partes da plantas mais utilizadas (62%), sendo obtidas principalmente por cultivo. Cordia curassavica (Jacq.) Roem. & Schult.(Boraginaceae) é a espécie mais citada nas entrevistas, localmente chamada de "erva-baleeira" ou "erva-de-baleia". Os idosos têm um maior conhecimento sobre as espécies, mas não houve diferenças em relação ao sexo dos entrevistados. Um menor conhecimento sobre as plantas foi observado na área mais urbanizada, quando comparada com as áreas menos urbanizadas. As plantas mais utilizadas não estão relacionadas com as doenças mais freqüentes. As plantas medicinais são um recurso importante para a saúde dessas comunidades de pescadores, mas este conhecimento pode estar se deteriorando devido principalm...

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“…However, the use of various plants for fever has been mentioned in the ethnomedicinal studies in Nepal by various workers (Coburn, 1984;Shrestha, 1985;Manandhar, 1985Manandhar, , 1993Manandhar, , 1998Mahato, 1998;Dangol and Gurung, 2000;Devkota and Karmacharya, 2003;Shrestha and Dhillion, 2003;Oli, 2003;Rai, 2003;Panthi and Chaudhary, 2003;Rai, 2004;Acharya and Rokaya, 2005;Watanabe et al, 2005;Acharya and Pokhrel, 2006;Baral and Kurmi, 2006;Bhattarai et al, 2006Bhattarai et al, , 2009Burlakoti and Kunwar, 2008;Dangol, 2008;Joshi, 2008;Dhami, 2008;Sapkota, 2008;Acharya and Acharya, 2009;Ghimire and Bastakoti, 2009;Joshi and Singh, 2010;Kunwar et al, 2010;Rokaya et al, 2010;Uprety et al, 2010;Joshi et al, 2011;Singh et al, 2011 a, b, c and2012;). Pharsatikar, P. Amuwa, and Devdaha) in Rupandehi district.…”

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Medicinal Plants as a Source of Antipyretic Agent in Terai Region of Western Nepal

Singh

2013

Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol

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The study was conducted during 2009-2011 using semi-structured, open-ended questionnaires, informal interviews, and group discussions with traditional healers and senior citizens having thorough knowledge about plants and plant based remedies. During present study ten phytotherapeutic practices for management of different types of fever using 50 plant species as antipyretic agent were identified and documented. These species may be used for the development of new, cheap, and effective antipyretic agent of herbal origin. Further investigation of these plant species for herbal antipyretic agents will require safety and efficacy testing. There is an urgent need to formulate suitable conservation strategies for wildly growing medicinal plants to overcome their depletion from natural resources.

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Medicinal plant diversity and use in the highlands of Dolakha district, Nepal

Cited by 294 publications

References 37 publications

Ethnobotany in Relation to Health Security in District Bastar of Chhattisgarh State

Ethnobotany in Relation to Health Security in District Bastar of Chhattisgarh State

Local knowledge of medicinal plants in three artisanal fishing communities (Itapoá, Southern Brazil), according to gender, age, and urbanization

Medicinal Plants as a Source of Antipyretic Agent in Terai Region of Western Nepal

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