The pattern of Etlingera elatior cultivation in agroforestry systems and its use as traditional medicines and food by local people of Kabanjahe, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Purwoko, Agus; Turnip, Heltimala; Maser, Wahyu Haryati

doi:10.13057/biodiv/d200728

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“…The CFSI is calculated using the formula: CFSI = QI x AI x FUI x PUI x MFFI x TSAI x FMRI x 10-2 which is QI = Quotation Index; AI = Availability Index; FUI = Frequency of Use Index; PUI = Part Use Index; MFFI = Multi-Function Food Use Index; TSAI = Taste Score Appreciation Index; and FMRI = Food-Medicinal Role Index. The categories used in determining the cultural significance value of food plants are as follows: very high significance (> 100), high significance (50-99), moderate significance (20-49), low significance (5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19), very low significance (1-4), and no significance (0).…”

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“…According to previous study in Sumatra, the utilization of Zingiberaceae as a food ingredient, such as torch ginger (Etlingera elatior), which is consumed by the local community in various processing [5]. Torch ginger generally plays a role as an additional food in various traditional dishes [6]. Another species is Bilongkiang (Zingiber sp.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Ethnobotanical study of Zingiber album Nurainas, an endemic ginger from Sumatra

Syafira,

Nurainas,

Syamsuardi

2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Zingiber album Nurainas is an endemic ginger of Sumatra which was published as a new species in 2017 and have been listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The IUCN assessment informs that there is habitat degradation due to the conversion of land functions accompanied by local community utilization in Simanau, Solok Regency, West Sumatra. This study aimed to explore local utilization patterns of Z. album through an ethnobotanical approach. The methods used include field observations through direct and indirect interviews with 18 respondents, also literature studies to see the performance of species among other species in Zingiberaceae in West Sumatra. Use Value (UV), Cultural Food Significance Index (CFSI), and ethnoalluvial using EthnobotanyR package were used for analysis. The research results revealed that Z. album was traditionally utilized as a vegetable along with traditional treatment for swollen uterus after childbirth, abdominal pain, internal heat, and abdominal swollen known as “panyakik rajo” and “panah gadang” that has a low benefit value (UV; 0.28) and medium cultural importance (CFSI; 45.6) and classified as low utilization among other species. Ethnoalluvial plot shows that the potential use of Zingiber album amid other Zingiberaceae species in West Sumatra suggests that this plant possesses a little importance.

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confidence: 99%

Ethnobotanical study of Zingiber album Nurainas, an endemic ginger from Sumatra

Syafira,

Nurainas,

Syamsuardi

2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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“…elatior is used in traditional medicine by the natives of Gayo and Kabanjahe, Balinese, and local people in Samosir Island to treat cold, fever, cough, digestive (diarrhea) system problems, muscles and joints problems, the reproductive system, ear infections, hypertension, diabetes, antioxidants, anti-proliferative, anticancer, antimicrobial agents, as a shampoo, as eye drops, to increase breast milk production, skin whitening, anti-aging, and to improve maternal fitness postpartum. There are 99 types of essential oils in the leaves, 62 in the rhizomes, 26 in the stem, and 95 in the flowers (Silalahi, 2016(Silalahi, , 2017Hartini and Sahromi, 2016;Purwoko et al, 2019;Saudah et al, 2021). Due to the high antioxidant and flavonoid contents in E. elatior, the powder of the E. elatior flowers can be used as a substitute for making cookies (Sari et al, 2022).…”

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Etlingera (Zingiberaceae) in Bogor Botanic Gardens: Potential Benefits and Its Conservation Status

Novitasari

2023

JRBA

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Indonesia is one of mega biodiverse countries in the world, with a high global biodiversity index and many vascular plant species. However, not all plant species are known in terms of their uses, potential benefits, and conservation status. One of example is genus Etlingera, where further studies are required. Therefore, this study aimed to provide information on the potential benefits and uses of the genus Etlingera and to investigate its conservation status. The study was conducted using the method of literature study, an inventory of potential uses, and an inventory of the genus Etlingera living in Bogor Botanic Gardens through direct observation. Six species of the genus Etlingera were collected from the Bogor Botanic Gardens, namely Etlingera brevilabrum, E. elatior, E. hemisphaerica, E. loerzingii, E. megalocheilos, and E. walang, conservation status of three species (E. brevilabrum, E. hemisphaerica, and E. megalocheilos) is Least Concern (LC), two species (E. elatior and E. walang) are Data Deficient (DD), and one species (E. loerzingii) is Vulnerable (VU). All species are commonly used as spices, condiments, cosmetics, and traditional medicine to cure various diseases, possibly also as ornamental plants. The secondary metabolites present in some species, namely E. brevilabrum, E. elatior, and E. hemisphaerica can be used as antimicrobial, antifungal, and antioxidant agents.

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“…Some local communities also use shoots and young stems of E. elatior as vegetables. Indigenous peoples of Sabah and Thailand also consume shoots and young stems that are processed into salads or consumed raw with meat (Noweg et al 2003;Chan et al 2013;Purwoko et al 2019;Rachkeeree et al 2018).…”

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“…The use of flower buds in the culinary has been practiced for a long time ago. Flower buds with a distinctive flavor and aroma provide a delicious sensation when added to seafood dishes and coconut milk dishes because they can neutralize the fishy smell of seafood and nausea caused by coconut milk (Purwoko et al 2019). The content of essential oils is very dominant, namely mono and sesquiterpenoids, which are characteristics of flowers of E. elatior because of their volatile nature, therefore, they are often used as a special flavoring of food (Zulak and Bohlmann 2010).…”

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Ethnobotanical knowledge of Etlingera elatior for medicinal and food uses among ethnic groups in Aceh Province, Indonesia

Saudah

ZUMAIDAR²,

Darusman³

et al. 2022

Biodiversitas

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Abstract. Saudah, Zumaidar, Darusman, Fitmawati, Roslim DI, Ernilasari. 2022. Ethnobotanical knowledge of Etlingera elatior for medicinal and food uses among ethnic groups in Aceh Province, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 23: 4361-4370. The tribes in Aceh Province have been using Etlingera elatior for various medicinal purposes and as a spice in their culinary. Nonetheless, detailed information on the uses of E. elatior among communities in Aceh is lacking. Therefore, this research aimed to explore the ethnobotanical knowledge among local tribes in Aceh regarding the uses of E. elatior for food and medicine. This research was conducted on eight ethnic groups in Aceh Province (i.e., Acehnese, Gayo, Alas, Aneuk Jamee, Kluet, Tamiang, Singkil, and Simeulue). The data collection was carried out by using semi-structured interviews and field observation. A total of 240 respondents (135 male and 105 female) were selected purposively to obtain local knowledge on the uses, processing techniques and modes of application of E. elatior for medicinal and food purposes. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data to determine the level of knowledge and plant parts used, both measured in fidelity level (FL). The results showed that men, elderly people and farmers had more knowledge about the uses of E. elatior as medicine and food ingredients. Traditional medicines made from this herb were used to cure coughs, sprains, postpartum and earaches. Makjun sejuk, pareng, lampok and tapal were the concoction used in traditional medicine. Stem and fruit were the most commonly used plant parts for medicinal herbs, while pounding was the most common processing technique followed by squeezing and grinding either singly or in a mixture used by drinking and rubbing. The uses of E. elatior in food were found in several local dishes with the most common use in a curry called Pliék U. Flower buds and fruit was the most commonly used part in food ingredients. Despite the unique and high uses of E. elatior among tribes in Aceh, the gap in knowledge, especially between the older and younger generations, might impact the loss of local wisdom regarding the plant.

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The pattern of Etlingera elatior cultivation in agroforestry systems and its use as traditional medicines and food by local people of Kabanjahe, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Cited by 4 publications

References 17 publications

Ethnobotanical study of Zingiber album Nurainas, an endemic ginger from Sumatra

Ethnobotanical study of Zingiber album Nurainas, an endemic ginger from Sumatra

Etlingera (Zingiberaceae) in Bogor Botanic Gardens: Potential Benefits and Its Conservation Status

Ethnobotanical knowledge of Etlingera elatior for medicinal and food uses among ethnic groups in Aceh Province, Indonesia

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